International Removals from Ireland (2026)
Moving abroad from Ireland is a big step, and getting your home there safely is the part that keeps most people awake at night. Whether you are relocating from Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick, Flyto Relocation plans and runs the whole journey door-to-door: from packing your belongings in Ireland to unloading them in your new home overseas. We are a European international mover trusted by more than 500 families and professionals, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating, fully insured shipments, and a single English-speaking coordinator who stays with your move from the first quote to the final box.
This page explains how an international move from Ireland actually works, where we can take you, what drives the cost, and how long shipping realistically takes so you can plan with confidence.
How Flyto works
Flyto is an honest hubs-and-partners operation, and that model is our strength. We run our own logistics hubs across Northern, Central and Southern Europe, and we operate proven door-to-door services out of Ireland. We do not pretend to have an office on every corner in Dublin; instead, we combine our European road-and-ferry network with carefully vetted local partners at each destination so that the same standard of care follows your shipment the whole way.
For moves within Europe, our own crews and ferry-linked road network carry your consignment from Ireland straight to your new address. For overseas destinations, we book and manage your sea or air freight and hand off to trusted destination agents who handle customs clearance, local delivery and unpacking. You get one point of contact in Ireland coordinating every link in that chain, rather than a patchwork of companies pointing at each other when something needs sorting.
Where we move you
We handle two broad categories of outbound moves from Ireland, and they work quite differently.
Ireland to Europe by road and ferry. Because Ireland and the destination are both in the EU, your household goods move under EU free movement of goods, so there are no customs duties or import declarations for personal effects. We collect in Ireland, ferry across, and drive door-to-door to destinations such as Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and the Nordics. This is our home turf, and it is typically the fastest and most cost-effective type of international move from Ireland.
Ireland to overseas by sea or air. For long-haul destinations we ship by ocean container or, for smaller and more urgent consignments, by air freight. The main routes we serve are Ireland to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Your goods leave from Irish ports such as Dublin or Cork, cross by deep-sea vessel, and are cleared and delivered by our destination partner.
What an international move from Ireland costs
We never quote a price we cannot stand behind, so rather than invent figures, here is what actually drives the cost of a move so you can understand your quote.
- Volume and container type. A full house usually justifies a sole-use container (FCL, in 20ft or 40ft sizes). A smaller load is cheaper shipped as part-container: LCL or groupage, where you share space and pay only for the room your goods take up.
- Destination and port. East-coast ports such as Halifax or the US Eastern Seaboard are closer and cheaper than west-coast or deep-Pacific destinations like Vancouver, Australia or New Zealand.
- Transit distance and weeks at sea. Longer ocean legs cost more and take more time.
- Access and services. Packing, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, parking and lift access in Ireland, storage, and insurance cover all factor in.
- Sea versus air. Air freight is far quicker but priced by weight, so it suits smaller or time-critical shipments rather than a whole household.
Your Flyto quote sets these out transparently, and your coordinator will help you decide between FCL, LCL and groupage based on how much you are actually shipping.
Customs and paperwork at destination
Import rules differ sharply by destination, and getting the paperwork right is what prevents costly delays. Here is the honest summary; your destination partner prepares and lodges these for you.
- Europe (EU): no customs duties or import paperwork for personal effects, thanks to EU free movement of goods.
- USA: personal effects are declared to US Customs and Border Protection using CBP Form 3299, the Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles.
- Canada: new residents complete form BSF186 (with BSF186A for goods-to-follow) to import personal effects, typically duty-free.
- Australia: strict biosecurity applies. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) assesses your declaration and packing list, and anything with soil, seeds, timber or animal traces can be flagged for inspection or treatment.
- New Zealand: equally strict. You complete Customs form NZCS 218 plus an MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) supplementary declaration, and outdoor gear, footwear and garden items are commonly inspected.
- UAE: clearance generally requires your residence visa or Emirates ID, and certain goods are restricted, so your consignment is cleared once your residency documents are in order.
Why choose Flyto
Families and professionals moving abroad from Ireland choose us because we combine scale with genuine care:
- 4.9 out of 5 from more than 500 reviews — a track record built on moves that actually went smoothly.
- Fully insured, door-to-door — cover from collection in Ireland to delivery at your new address.
- English-speaking throughout — no language barrier at any stage of your move.
- One coordinator, whole chain — a single person owns your move across our European hubs and destination partners, so nothing falls through the cracks.
How long it takes
Timings depend heavily on whether you are staying in Europe or crossing an ocean.
Ireland to Europe: road-and-ferry moves are typically the quickest, often completed within days to a couple of weeks depending on distance and scheduling.
Deep-sea destinations are measured in weeks of ocean transit plus port handling, customs and final delivery. As a general guide for door-to-door service: the USA East Coast is often around three to five weeks; Canada ranges from roughly three to four weeks to Halifax up to six to eight weeks for Vancouver; and Australia and New Zealand are typically six to eight weeks by full container, longer for shared or groupage shipments. Vessel schedules and customs inspections can shift these, which is why your coordinator gives you a realistic window for your specific route.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Ireland to the USA take?
For a door-to-door container move, plan on roughly three to five weeks in total. The ocean leg to the US East Coast is around 10 to 15 days, with the balance being port handling, CBP clearance and inland delivery.
How long does shipping from Ireland to Canada take?
It depends on the port. Halifax on the east coast is among the fastest at around three to four weeks door-to-door, while Toronto is often five to seven weeks and Vancouver on the west coast six to eight weeks.
How long does shipping from Ireland to New Zealand or Australia take?
A full container (FCL) generally allows around six to eight weeks door-to-door. A shared or groupage shipment is cheaper but slower, often ten to twelve weeks, because it waits for consolidation.
What is the difference between a full container and a shared container?
A full container (FCL) is for your sole use, ideal for a whole house, and moves on its own schedule. A shared container (LCL or groupage) means you pay only for the space your goods occupy, which is cheaper for smaller loads but takes longer because the container is consolidated with other shipments.
Do I need to be in Ireland when you collect, and in the destination when you deliver?
You or a nominated representative should be present for collection and delivery so items can be checked and access arranged, but your coordinator schedules both ends around your travel dates and can advise on storage if there is a gap.
Is my move insured?
Yes. We arrange transit insurance covering your belongings door-to-door, and your coordinator will explain the cover and valuation options before your shipment leaves Ireland.
Get your quote
Tell us what you are moving and where, and we will build an honest, transparent plan for your move abroad from Ireland — the right container option, a realistic timeline and clear paperwork for your destination.
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