How long will it take
How much will it cost?
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How long will it take?
Lonely Planet offers delivery options in most regions. Schedules are based on delivery times to capital cities - please allow extra time for delivery to regional & remote areas. Processing times vary from warehouse to warehouse.
See below for delivery times in your region.
Please also allow extra days for processing when we have a store-wide sale!
Estimated delivery times:
Please note: Due to inconsistent postal standards we are unable to guarantee delivery times on standard mail parcels, but we work closely with all our couriers to make sure all issues are resolved as quickly as possible. These timelines are estimates.
UK orders - Usually 3-7 business days; tracked via Royal Mail
Netherlands - Usually 1-2 business days; tracked
Germany - Usually 2-4 business days; tracked
Italy - Usually 4-6 business days; tracked
Switzerland - Usually 3-5 business days; tracked
Spain - Usually 5-7 business days; tracked
Poland - Usually 4-6 business days; tracked
France - Usually 2-8 business days; tracked
Portugal - Usually 5-7 business days; tracked
Belgium - Usually 2-3 business days; tracked
Ireland - Usually 10 business days; tracked
Malta - Usually 5-25 business days; tracked
Other Europe orders - Usually 3-25 business days; tracked
Africa orders - Usually 10-20 business days; tracked
Middle East orders - Usually 10-20 business days; tracked
Shipped from our Europe warehouses
North America orders - Usually 1-8 business days (after a 5-7 business day processing timeframe); tracked; we are unable to ship to APO, FPO, or DPO military addresses
Central America orders - Usually 10-14 business days (after a 5-7 business day processing timeframe); tracked
South America orders - Usually 10-14 business days (after a 5-7 business day processing timeframe); tracked
Shipped from our United States warehouses
Australia orders - Usually 2-7 business days; tracked via Australia Post
New Zealand orders - Usually 1-2 business days; tracked via DHL
Asia orders - Usually 2 - 4 business days; tracked via DHL
Pacific region orders - Usually 2 - 4 business days; tracked via DHL
Shipped from our Australia warehouse
Please note: Due to inconsistent postal standards we are unable to guarantee delivery times on standard mail parcels, but we work closely with all our couriers to make sure all issues are resolved as quickly as possible. These timelines are estimates.
How much will it cost?
We have three main hubs spread across the globe . Shipping charges vary slightly from each and are based on weight and distance, which we think is fair. Before confirming your transaction just check to make sure you are happy to pay these costs.
Shipping offers cannot be used with other deals/promotions.
Currently, we offer free shipping!