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Send a Parcel To Ethiopia Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to Ethiopia from £40.95 in 2 working days
     
  • Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 100kg when booking a courier collection
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service, you’ll need to print parcel labels and customs documents; weigh and measure your own packaging
     
  • Free boxes & envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,200 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services available when booking a collection online or by phone 
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
     

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the ‘Horn of Africa’, bordered by Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti and Kenya. Ethiopia is known as one of the oldest countries in the world, founded in the 10th Century (BC) yet it has evolved into a flourishing country with a rich history and promising future. The coffee bean originated in Ethiopia, with coffee now being one of it’s largest exports. From the capital, Addis Ababa, all the way to Harar, DHL Express will deliver your parcel quickly and securely. 

You can send a parcel to Ethiopia with DHL Express’ secure and fast delivery network, knowing that it will reach its destination safely and on time. DHL Express is one of the world’s leading courier services delivering to locations in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, you can trust us with your parcel.

Parcel delivery to Ethiopia with DHL takes as little as 2 working days. We also provide door-to-door delivery service and ensure parcels are signed for. You can also track your package’s journey for free via WhatsApp chat or online. WhatsApp calls are not supported. You don't need to open an account to make use of DHL Express services. 
 


How do I send a parcel to Ethiopia?

Choose from three sending methods. You can book a parcel collection at DHL Express online, or by speaking to Customer Service. Alternatively, you can drop off your parcel at a DHL Service Point location near you. Simply complete your parcel details online and present your confirmation code when you are in store. Pack your items into the free packaging provided and pay to send your parcel. Look at what you can and can't send and what to keep in mind when sending gifts to avoid delays. Accurate content descriptions are very important and remember Customs duties and taxes are always payable by the receiver.

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National Holidays 2025*
  • 7 January, Tuesday - Ethiopian Christmas
  • 19 January, Sunday - Timket
  • 2 March, Sunday - Adwa Victory Day
  • 31 March, Monday - Eid al-Fitr
  • 18 April, Friday - Siklet
  • 20 April, Sunday - Ethiopian Easter Sunday
  • 1 May, Thursday - Labour Day
  • 5 May, Monday - Patriots' Victory Day
  • 28 May, Wednesday - Derg Downfall Day
  • 7 June, Saturday - Eid al-Adha
  • 5 September, Friday - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
  • 11 September, Thursday - Ethiopian New Year
  • 27 September, Saturday - Meskel


* Public holidays in Ethiopia may affect our estimated transit times.

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Ethiopia country facts
  • The calendar in Ethiopia doesn’t follow the Western 12 months a year, it actually has 13 months meaning their years are longer so they are 8 years behind Western time.
  • There are over 80 languages spoken in Ethiopia, with English being the main language for the educational systems.
  • The African national to win an Olympic Gold medal was an Ethiopian runner called Abebe Bikila, running the race in 1960 at the Rome olympics.
  • Ethiopian days are different to the Western world with a change in times, the day runs from dawn until dusk 6am - 5.59pm and their nighttime begins at 6:00pm and ends at 5:59am.
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Flag of Ethiopia with horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and red, featuring a blue circle with a yellow star in the center.
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We will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please call us on

0844 248 0828**

Our opening hours are 07:30 - 20:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 - 14:00 on Saturday.

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