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.
Processing times (the amount of time to prepare and package your order, not the delivery time (see below):
UK orders - 1-2 business days
Europe orders - 1-2 business days
Africa orders - 1-2 business days
Middle East orders - 1-2 business days
North America orders - 1-2 business days
Central America orders - 1-2 business days
South America orders - 1-2 business days
Australia orders - 1-2 business days
New Zealand orders - 1-2 business days
Asia orders - 1-2 business days
Pacific region orders -1-2 business days
Delivery times (based on the date of dispatch from the warehouse, not the time of ordering):
Shipped from our London,UK warehouse:
UK orders - Usually 2-7 business days; untracked
Europe orders - Usually 10-20 business days for full delivery; shipping carrier varies; tracking may not be available in some countries
Africa orders - Usually 10-20 business days for full delivery; shipping carrier varies; tracking may not be available in some countries
Middle East orders - Usually 10-20 business days for full delivery; shipping carrier varies; tracking may not be available in some countries
Shipped from our Lebanon, IN (United States) warehouse:
North America orders - Usually 1-8 business days; tracked via USPS, UPS, or Purolator; we are unable to ship to APO, FPO, or DPO military addresses
Central America orders - Usually 1-8 business days; tracked via USPS or UPS
South America orders - Usually 1-8 business days; tracked via UPS
Shipped from our Melbourne, Australia warehouse:
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
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.
How much will it cost?
We have three main hubs spread across the globe - Melbourne (Australia), Grantham (UK) and Lebanon (Indiana, USA). 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. If you are located in Europe, there may be customs fees to pay at time of order pickup. Click here for more information on this.
We currently offer free shipping when your order total is $50 or more. Just enter the code FREESHIP at checkout.
Shipping offer cannot be used with other deals/promotions.