Delivery across all 36 states
Delivery to all 36 Nigerian states. That’s the promise behind every match we make — whether your goods are heading to a Lekki flat, a family compound in Enugu, or a shop stall in Kano’s Kantin Kwari market. Collection can be arranged across East London and the East of England, and the operator handles everything from there: UK export, the freight leg, Nigerian customs and the final drive to the door.
Where you’re sending to changes two things: how long the last leg takes, and what it costs. This page names the cities we’re asked about most, then lists every state by zone, so you can see exactly where your delivery fits before you ask for a price.
Cargo to Lagos
Lagos is the corridor’s front door. Air cargo lands at Murtala Muhammed International; sea containers berth at Apapa and Tin Can Island. Because every operator runs Lagos as their primary route, it carries the keenest guide prices — air from ~£5/kg and sea at £2.50–£3.50/kg (typical market rates — your exact quote depends on the operator, weight and destination).
Door delivery covers the Island and the Mainland alike: Ikeja, Surulere, Yaba, Festac, Ikorodu, Lekki, Ajah and everywhere in between. Barrels for family, stock for Balogun or Trade Fair traders, personal effects landing ahead of Detty December — Lagos handles all of it. Compare current guide figures on the price list.
Cargo to Abuja
Abuja shipments fly into Nnamdi Azikiwe International, or arrive by sea through Lagos with a road leg of typically 2–4 days to follow. Air guide prices start from ~£6/kg. Operators deliver across the FCT — Wuse, Garki, Maitama, Gwarinpa, Kubwa, Lugbe and the satellite towns — so nobody in your family has to travel to Lagos to collect a box.
Cargo to Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt receives air cargo in 5–7 working days (from ~£6/kg as a guide) and sea freight via Lagos or Onne. Deliveries run through GRA, Trans-Amadi, Rumuokoro and the wider Rivers axis. It’s a busy lane in both directions: family barrels one week, work equipment for the oil-and-gas belt the next.
The South East: Enugu, Onitsha, Aba and Owerri
This is trader country. Operators deliver to Enugu, to Onitsha — including consignments bound for Onitsha Main Market — to Aba and its Ariaria traders, and to Owerri. Sea freight is the workhorse here: goods clear in Lagos, then travel east, typically adding 3–5 days of inland transit. Air freight reaches Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International in 5–9 working days when speed matters more than price.
The South South: Benin City, Warri, Asaba, Uyo and Calabar
Benin City, Warri, Asaba, Uyo and Calabar are all standard door-to-door destinations. Most cargo arrives by sea through Lagos and moves onward by road, with an inland leg of roughly 2–5 days after clearing depending on the town. Asaba and Benin City sit on the main east–west corridor, so they’re usually at the quicker end of that range.
Northern Nigeria: Kano, Kaduna, Jos, Maiduguri and Sokoto
The North is fully covered — Kano (including deliveries into the Kantin Kwari textile market), Kaduna, Jos, Maiduguri and Sokoto. Air is usually the sensible choice: 5–9 working days door to door, against a long road journey after sea clearance in Lagos. For heavy or bulky consignments where sea still wins on cost, operators quote the sea-plus-road option case by case.
Ibadan and the South West
Ibadan sits about three hours up the expressway from Lagos, which makes it one of the quickest onward deliveries — often just 1–2 days after goods clear. Abeokuta, Osogbo, Akure, Ado-Ekiti and the rest of the South West follow the same pattern: cleared in Lagos, then delivered to the door within days.
Every state, grouped by zone
Wherever home is, it’s on this list:
- South West: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti
- South East: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo
- South South: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Rivers
- North Central: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau — plus the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
- North East: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe
- North West: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara
If your delivery address is a smaller town or village within one of these states, say so in your enquiry — the operator will confirm the final-leg arrangement and any extra days before you commit.
Transit times at a glance
| Destination | Air freight | Sea freight |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 5–7 working days | 4–8 weeks to port, door delivery usually within 2–3 days of clearing |
| Abuja | 5–7 working days | 4–8 weeks, plus typically 2–4 days inland |
| Port Harcourt | 5–7 working days | 4–8 weeks, plus typically 2–4 days inland |
| Other major cities (Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City, Onitsha…) | 5–9 working days | 4–8 weeks, plus typically 3–5 days inland |
| Everywhere else in the 36 states | 5–9 working days | 4–8 weeks, plus up to 7 days inland |
All figures are working-day estimates, not guarantees. Sea times in particular can stretch when Apapa or Tin Can get congested or customs inspections queue up — good operators build this into their estimates, but the December peak is the classic pinch point. If your goods must arrive for Christmas, book sea freight by early October and treat air as the backstop.
Getting a price for your destination
Two ways, both free. Fill in the quote form with your destination city and state, or WhatsApp 07587484631 with what you’re sending and where it’s going — we aim to reply the same day. For the routes themselves, see air freight to Nigeria, sea freight to Nigeria and door-to-door delivery, or check the price list for current guide ranges.
Delivery questions, answered
Do you deliver outside the big cities, or only to places like Lagos and Abuja?
Every one of the 36 states is covered, including smaller towns and villages. The final leg beyond a major city typically adds 2–5 days and a modest extra cost, which the operator confirms in your quote before you commit. Name the exact town in your enquiry and we’ll match accordingly.
How long does cargo take to reach Lagos from the UK?
Air cargo typically arrives in 5–7 working days door to door. Sea freight takes 4–8 weeks to port, with door delivery usually within 2–3 days of customs clearance. Port congestion at Apapa or Tin Can can add time, especially in the run-up to December — plan ahead for Christmas.
How long does air cargo take to cities other than Lagos?
Abuja and Port Harcourt sit in the 5–7 working day band alongside Lagos. Other cities — Kano, Enugu, Ibadan, Benin City and the rest — typically take 5–9 working days door to door, because the final delivery leg runs onward from the arrival airport. These are typical estimates, not guarantees.
Can my relative collect the shipment instead of waiting for door delivery?
Often, yes. Door-to-door is the default we arrange, but some operators also offer collection from their Lagos premises, which can shave 1–3 days off the final leg. Mention the preference in your enquiry and we’ll factor it into the match and the guide price.
Is delivery to northern states slower or more expensive?
A little of both, honestly. Air guide prices for states beyond Lagos start from ~£6/kg rather than ~£5/kg, and northern deliveries sit at the 5–9 working day end for air. Sea freight to the North adds a long road leg after Lagos clearance, so operators often recommend air for the region.
Does the person receiving the goods in Nigeria have to pay anything?
For typical door-to-door barrel and box shipments, the price quoted in the UK covers delivery — the recipient just signs. High-value, commercial or unusual items can attract Nigerian customs duty, and the operator will flag this before anything ships, so there are no surprise charges at the door.