Courier to Sri Lanka
from India

India to Sri Lanka courier charges start from ₹1,451/kg (Delhi reference hub) for express air freight booked through UBT Express. Final cost depends on chargeable weight (actual vs volumetric), service type (express vs economy), and pickup city. Use the calculator above for an instant quote.

Yes — UBT Express is typically cheaper than booking DHL or FedEx directly for India to Sri Lanka courier at reference weight. At 1 kg, UBT Economy is ₹1,451. DHL Express is ₹3,398 (save ₹1,947 with UBT). FedEx International is ₹3,024 (save ₹1,573 with UBT). UBT also includes free doorstep pickup across major Indian cities and customs-ready export paperwork.

Typical door-to-door transit from India to Sri Lanka is 6-8 Working Days for express air services. Economy lanes may take 7–12 business days. Customs clearance in Sri Lanka can add 1–2 days for document checks.

Yes. UBT Express offers free doorstep pickup across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and 8+ more Indian cities. For other locations, schedule pickup via our quote form or call +91-9650754902.

Essential documents include: sender KYC (Aadhaar/PAN/passport), receiver details, commercial invoice or proforma invoice, packing list, and airway bill. Sri Lanka customs department may require additional certificates depending on contents. UBT prepares export paperwork before pickup.

Import duties and taxes in Sri Lanka are levied by Sri Lanka customs department, not UBT Express. You can choose DDU (receiver pays duties) or DDP (duties prepaid) where available. We advise on likely duty categories before dispatch.

The cheapest option is usually UBT Economy or consolidated air freight for non-urgent parcels. Tips: use compact packaging to reduce volumetric weight, ship during non-peak weeks, and compare rates across DHL, FedEx, and UBT Economy on this page.

Yes — free doorstep pickup is included in major Indian cities. Book online, share weight and contents, and our logistics partner collects from your home or office. No need to visit a courier branch.

Every shipment receives an AWB tracking number. Track live on ubtpro.in/tracking or via email/SMS alerts at key milestones: picked up, departed India, arrived in Sri Lanka, out for delivery.

Prohibited items typically include explosives, flammable liquids, weapons, counterfeit goods, and certain batteries. Restricted items (food, medicines, electronics) need proper documentation. See our restricted items guide and Sri Lanka quarantine and food import regulations for Sri Lanka.

Non-perishable packaged foods (spices, snacks, sweets) can often be shipped with proper labelling and invoices. Perishable items and meat products face strict health and quarantine authorities in Sri Lanka rules. Contact UBT before booking food shipments to Sri Lanka.

Chargeable weight = higher of actual weight or volumetric weight. Formula: (Length × Width × Height in cm) ÷ 5000 = volumetric kg. Carriers bill on whichever is greater — efficient packaging saves money.

Yes, personal-use prescription medicines can be couriered with valid doctor prescription, pharmacy invoice, and compliance with health and quarantine authorities in Sri Lanka import rules. See our dedicated India to Sri Lanka medicine courier guide for full documentation.

Yes. UBT handles B2B and commercial samples with GST invoices, IEC (if applicable), and commercial airway bills. Volume shippers receive dedicated account support and discounted per-kg rates.

We accept UPI, bank transfer, credit/debit cards, and cash on pickup in select cities. Full payment is required before dispatch unless you have a corporate credit account with UBT Express.

Optional transit insurance is available for high-value shipments. Declare accurate item value on the commercial invoice. Standard carrier liability may be limited — ask UBT for insurance options when booking.