Delivery Times
Average Delivery Times - Lonely Planet Shop
Based on delivery times to capital cities - please allow extra time for delivery to regional & remote areas *
Africa & the Middle EastDispatched from London
| Destination | Carrier | Average delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Africa & The Middle East | First Class Post | 15-20 Business Days To major delivery centers |
The AmericasDispatched from California
| Destination | Carrier | Average delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Military such as APO/FPO and PO Boxes) | Fed Ex Ground | 4-6 Business Days Deliveries Mon-Fri only |
| For Post Box, APO and FPO deliveries in the USA, as well as deliveries to Hawaii and Alaska | USPS First Class | 5-7 Business Days To major delivery centres |
| United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Military such as APO/FPO and PO Boxes) | Fed Ex 2nd Day | 2 Business Days Deliveries Mon-Sat only |
| United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Military such as APO/FPO and PO Boxes) | Fed Ex Overnight | Next Business Day Deliveries Mon-Fri only |
| Canada, Central and South America | Standard Mail | 1-4 Weeks for Deliveries to Canada; 4-5 weeks for Deliveries to Central and South America |
| Canada, Central and South America | Fed Ex International Priority | 2-4 Business Days FedEx may contact you regarding any possible duties or address verification |
AustraliaDispatched from Melbourne
| Destination | Carrier | Average delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Cities | Australia Post Standard | 3 - 4 Business Days |
| Australian Capital Cities | Australia Post Express | Next Business Day Deliveries Mon-Fri only |
| East Coast Australia Regional | Australia Post Standard | 4 - 5 Business Days |
| East Coast Australia Regional | Australia Post Express | 1 - 2 Business Days |
| Other Australian Cities & Perth | Australia Post Standard | 6 - 7 Business Days |
| Other Australian Cities & Perth | Australia Post Express | 1 - 3 Business Days |
| Out Back Australia | Australia Post Standard | 7 - 10 Business Days |
| Out Back Australia | Australia Post Express | 5 - 7 Business Days |
Asia & the Pacific regionsDispatched from Melbourne
| Destination | Carrier | Average delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Asia & The Pacific (Capital Cities) | Airmail | 15 - 25 Business Days |
| Asia & The Pacific (Capital Cities) | Fedex | 4 - 5 Business Days |
EuropeDispatched from London
| Destination | Carrier | Average delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Within the United Kingdom | First Class Post | 2-5 Business Days |
| Western Europe | First Class Post | 5-15 Business Days |
| Eastern Europe and Iceland | First Class Post | 10-20 Business Days |
New ZealandDispatched from Melbourne
| Destination | Carrier | Average delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (Capital Cities) | Australia Post Standard | 10 - 15 Business Days |
| New Zealand (Capital Cities) | Australia Post Express | 3 - 4 Business Days |
* 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.