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Airmail

You can send Airmail from over 11,000 Post Office® branches and over 100,000 Postboxes.

Fast delivery

We aim to deliver to European destinations within three to five working days, major cities worldwide within five days and other destinations within seven.

International Mail Checklist

There are a few things to bear in mind when sending mail overseas. Use our checklist to make sure you've covered everything.

Letters and Small Packets

You can send letters and Small Packets weighing up to 2kg by Airmail.

Printed Papers

You can send 'Printed Papers' up to 5kg by Airmail.  'Printed Papers' include books, magazines, newspapers, leaflets and pamphlets. You can include a letter relating to the contents, but no other personalised correspondence. When using this service, please write ‘PRINTED PAPERS’ in the top left corner on the front.

Packing and posting

When you’re sending items through the post, it’s important to wrap and pack them well to ensure they arrive securely and safely. See our wrapping guidelines.

Clearly addressing the item will also help us deliver it faster and more accurately. Learn more about our overseas addressing guidelines.

Some goods are prohibited or restricted – find out what you can and cannot send.

Business customers

If you’re a business customer you can send Airmail with your usual business collection, via a meter machine or account. Find out more.
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