The world's largest international express network — fastest to almost every destination, premium price.
DHL Express is the world's largest international express courier network, operating in 220+ countries and territories. Part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, DHL Express specialises in time-definite international deliveries — guaranteeing specific delivery times to major cities worldwide. From Portugal, DHL Express operates from Lisbon and Porto with direct air connections to DHL's Frankfurt and East Midlands hubs. DHL is the gold standard for urgent international shipments and is often the fastest option for non-EU destinations (USA, Brazil, UAE, Asia). Within the EU, DHL competes with road carriers like GLS and DPD at a premium — for non-urgent EU shipments, road services offer similar reliability at 40–70% lower cost.
DHL's flagship international express service. Time-definite delivery to major cities in 220+ countries. Includes proactive tracking, On Demand Delivery and money-back guarantee.
Time-definite express with noon delivery guarantee to major cities. Available to most EU destinations and key international cities. Premium price, ideal for urgent B2B shipments.
Next-morning delivery to select European cities. Highest-tier express service for critical business shipments. Very premium pricing.
Road-based economy service for EU destinations. Lower cost than DHL Express Worldwide while staying within the DHL network. Less time-definite than express.
Budget road economy service for lighter parcels within the EU. Priced competitively against GLS and DPD. Suitable for non-urgent e-commerce shipments.
| Destination | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2–3 days | Next day |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3–5 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇫🇷 France | 3–5 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 3–5 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3–5 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇺🇸 USA | — | 2–3 days |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | — | 3–5 days |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | — | 2–3 days |
Transit times are business days. EU destinations do not require customs clearance.
DHL Express rates from Portugal start at approximately €15–€25 for small parcels to neighbouring EU countries, rising to €40–€80 for larger parcels and €80–€180 for non-EU destinations like the USA or Brazil. Volumetric weight applies. Compare live DHL rates alongside GLS, DPD and UPS on Cargosender to find the best price for your specific shipment.
DHL Express delivers to most European countries in 1–2 business days from Portugal, next-day to Spain. To the USA: 2–3 business days. To Brazil: 3–5 business days. To UAE and Gulf states: 2–3 days. DHL Express guarantees specific delivery times on its time-definite services — you know exactly when your parcel will arrive.
Yes. Cargosender compares DHL rates alongside FedEx, UPS, DPD and GLS for your specific shipment. Enter your parcel details and destination to see live DHL rates and book with door-to-door collection from any Portuguese address.
DHL Express is rarely the cheapest option for EU shipments — road carriers like GLS and DPD are typically 40–70% cheaper for non-urgent EU parcels. DHL is most price-competitive for non-EU express destinations (USA, UAE, Asia) where road carriers are not available. Always compare on Cargosender before booking.
Yes. DHL Express includes customs clearance as part of their international express service. DHL has dedicated customs clearance teams at major hubs who proactively resolve customs queries before delivery — this is one of DHL's biggest advantages over cheaper carriers for complex international routes.
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