4–6 days by road via Spain and France, 1–2 days express — no EU customs.
Shipping from Portugal to Italy takes 4–6 business days by economy road, routing through Spain, southern France, and into northern Italy via the Alps. Both countries are EU members so there is no customs clearance. Milan, Rome, Turin and Bologna are major carrier hubs. Italy's geography — long peninsula with islands — means delivery times vary: northern Italy (Milan, Turin) is 1–2 days faster than the deep south (Calabria, Sicily). Sicily and Sardinia add extra time due to sea crossings.
| Carrier | Economy | Express | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days | DHL Express Worldwide. Milan Malpensa hub. |
| FedEx | — | 1–2 days | International Priority. Milan hub. |
| UPS | 3–5 days | 1–2 days | Standard road or Express Saver. |
| DPD | 4–6 days | — | Road via France — good northern Italy coverage. |
| GLS | 4–6 days | — | Road — GLS Italy has excellent national coverage. |
Times are business days. Customs clearance time (if applicable) is additional and variable.
No customs clearance is required between Portugal and Italy — both are EU member states. Goods move freely without import declarations or duties. Include a commercial invoice with the Italian company's P.IVA (Partita IVA) for B2B shipments. Italian IVA (22%) applies to B2C imports under the EU OSS scheme.
Northern Italy (Milan, Turin, Bologna, Verona) is reached 1–2 days faster than southern Italy (Naples, Bari, Palermo) due to road distance.
GLS has an especially strong Italian network through its GLS Italy subsidiary — one of the most reliable for last-mile delivery nationwide.
Sicily and Sardinia add 2–3 extra days for economy services due to ferry crossings. Express services still reach islands in 1–2 days.
For B2B shipments to Italian companies, always include the P.IVA (Partita IVA) number on the commercial invoice for EU reverse charge VAT.
Italian recipients sometimes prefer delivery to a pickup point or BRT locker — check if your carrier offers this option for better delivery success.
Economy road services (DPD, GLS): 4–6 business days for northern Italy, 5–7 days for southern Italy. UPS Standard: 3–5 business days. Express air (DHL Express, FedEx): 1–2 business days nationwide.
No. Portugal and Italy are both EU member states. No customs declarations, import duties, or border checks are required. Include a commercial invoice with the Italian P.IVA number for B2B shipments.
DPD and GLS offer the most competitive road rates to Italy. A 5 kg parcel to northern Italy typically costs €12–€20 via economy road (4–5 days). Southern Italy may cost slightly more. Compare live rates on Cargosender.
Milan is the fastest Italian destination from Portugal. Economy road (DPD, GLS): 4–5 business days. UPS Standard: 3–4 days. DHL Express: 1–2 business days via Milan Malpensa hub.
Yes. All major carriers ship to Sicily and Sardinia. Economy road adds 2–3 extra days compared to the Italian mainland due to sea crossings (ferry from mainland to island). Express services (DHL, FedEx) still deliver in 1–2 days.
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