Does Amazon deliver to Cyprus? 2026 shipping guide

Whilst Cyprus offers a vibrant local market with unique regional products, the selection of overseas brands can sometimes be limited due to the island’s size, juxtaposition and supply logistics. As a result, many expats rely on international online retailers to access products they love, but cannot find locally. In 2026 Amazon still remains the most popular online marketplace amongst Cypriot buyers, offering a wide range of goods, numerous warehouse locations and delivery options. In this article we are offering a detailed guide on how to shop on Amazon and get your purchase delivered to Cyprus efficiently. Let's dig into it!

Does Amazon ship to Cyprus? The official answer

Amazon still ships to Cyprus in 2026 and remains one of the most popular international online marketplaces, with most orders coming from Amazon Germany and other European platforms.

However, some Amazon sellers do not ship directly to Cyprus. In fact, official stats suggest that around two-thirds of Amazon marketplace sellers only ship domestically, reducing the number of items available for Amazon delivery to Cyprus. In those cases, global freight forwarding services come to the rescue and often become sound delivery alternatives.

There are also some item category limitations that apply. For example, bulky items either cannot be shipped at all, or are very tricky to ship to Cyprus, while certain goods, such as batteries, liquids, and electronics may also be restricted.

Which Amazon site is best for Cyprus: .de vs .co.uk vs .com

Amazon.de & Amazon.co.uk: the EU advantage

Let's review and compare the two most popular Amazon marketplaces amongst Cypriot online shoppers:

1. Amazon UK. Thanks to historical ties and a large number of UK expats residing in Cyprus, Amazon UK is still one of the top choices when it comes to shopping on Amazon. It features many UK brands and products that cannot be found locally, as well as an extensive selection of books, fashion and cosmetics at reasonable prices.
2. However, after Brexit, ordering from Amazon UK site has gotten a little more challenging due to import VAT, additional customs processing times and fees, handling charges and longer delivery times.
3. Amazon Germany. Compared to Amazon UK site, Amazon Germany allows customers to enjoy the benefits of shopping within the EU ecosystem with no import customs fees, transparent VAT rules (tax is already included in the price), simpler returns policy and consumer protection. Being one of Amazon’s biggest EU marketplaces, Amazon Germany features one of the largest selections of products and brands across various categories, including sound electronics and tech options. Compared to the UK site, it also boasts faster Amazon delivery across Europe as items ship directly from EU warehouses.

However, there are some downsides too. For example, some sellers might ship only within Germany, so it's always important to check the available Amazon shipping locations. Due to higher German VAT rates, some items might end up being slightly more expensive than from the UK Amazon site.

Interestingly enough, due to increased demand, Amazon Germany has recently started shipping to Cyprus more frequently with standard delivery times of about 5–15 business days, whilst expedited delivery usually takes no more than 2–5 business days. So, if you want faster and smoother delivery, Amazon Germany is definitely Cyprus’s number one choice.

Amazon.com — the global store

Amazon.com — is a true global Amazon hub with the widest choice of goods: from gadgets and appliances to books and health supplements at reasonable prices. Plus, being a US-based online store, Amazon Global has the best selection for US brands that aren't locally sold at Cyprus retail stores. People normally shop here for niche electronics, specific US brands, special editions (books and gadgets), hobby equipment, cosmetics and supplements.

In addition to a wide product range, some items on Amazon.com are eligible for Amazon Global international shipping. This option enables calculating Amazon shipping and import fees at the time of checkout. Even if the package is shipped internationally, customs is often pre-paid through Amazon. The major drawback, however, is that many Amazon Global items do not ship internationally. Most sellers will ship only inside the US, whilst only a small portion of items will offer Amazon Global shipping.

But, even if global shipping is allowed, the global Amazon shipping costs may catch you by surprise, with even a small parcel costing about 13–40 US dollars to ship and an estimated arrival time of 7–12 days, and possibly longer.

On top of that, imports to Cyprus from the USA are subject to a 19% VAT rate, as well as important taxes for items worth over 150 USD.

How to order directly from Amazon to Cyprus? A step-by-step guide

Step 1: Set your delivery address to Cyprus

To make your Amazon shopping more convenient, it is recommended to set your delivery location at the time of creating your account. This will allow Amazon to automatically filter out items that cannot be shipped to Cyprus, saving you time and trouble when browsing through numerous product options. To do that, just follow these easy steps:

1. Sign in to your Amazon account.
2. Navigate to «Your Addresses» in account settings.
3. Add your Cyprus address with your full name, street address, city and postcode.
4. Select this address as your default delivery location.
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Step 2: Find products that ship directly

If you are signed in to your Amazon account, you can easily find out whether the item can be shipped to your location. Just watch out for cues like «Ships to Cyprus» or «Delivers to Cyprus» on the product description. «Dispatches from Amazon» or «Sold by Amazon» can also signal the possibility of international shipping. If you see «This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location», it's best to continue searching for another seller, who might be more flexible. In addition, if you are browsing anonymously, Amazon will still filter items based on your device location or IP address.

Step 3: Understanding shipping costs and times at checkout

Shipping costs may vary depending on many factors, such as the weight of the item, the package size, number of items, product category, shipping speed and the country of origin.

The delivery times also depend on the warehouse location. When purchasing from Amazon you would normally get an option of a standard delivery or expedited (express) delivery. Please note that all delivery times are estimated in working days and exclude weekends or public holidays. The standard delivery usually takes twice as long as the expedited one. However, it is significantly cheaper. The express delivery, on the other hand, can cost twice as much as it mainly relies on international courier services, such as DHL, UPS and FedEx.

Step 4: Checkout and pre-paying VAT/import fees

The typical checkout total for items shipping to Cyprus includes:

1. A total item cost
2. Shipping costs
3. «Import Fees Deposit» — if you are buying from outside the EU zone. The Import Fees Deposit is the estimate of taxes and duties, including VAT, customs fees and handling, collected in advance in order to speed up the customs clearance. It also creates transparency and saves you from getting startled by unexpectedly high import costs upon item pick-up.

If the actual import cost is lower, Amazon will refund the difference automatically into your account.

Useful to know: If the item is delivered from outside the EU zone, a flat 19% VAT rate will apply to the total price of your Amazon purchase. In addition, customs duties of up to 17% of the item price may apply, depending on a product category and the total checkout price.

Amazon shipping costs and delivery times to Cyprus explained

As mentioned earlier, Amazon's shipping costs vary, depending on the following factors:

1. Weight and size of the package — the heavier the package, the more it would cost to ship.
2. The number of items — multiple items may increase the final weight, and consequently the shipping fee.
3. Shipping options — expedited delivery costs more than standard shipping.
4. Origin warehouse – shipments from EU warehouses are usually cheaper than those from Amazon UK or the United States.

For these reasons, the customers usually find out the exact shipping fees only at the time of the checkout.

Shipping cost

Nevertheless, below are the rough estimates for the typical order types:

From EU Amazon

1. Small parcel: from 8—20 euro
2. Medium parcel: about 20—35 euro
3. Large or heavy items: 40 euro or more.

From Amazon UK

1. For small packages — from 12 to 20 GBP on average
2. For medium parcels — roughly 20—30 GBP or more.

From Amazon US (Amazon Global)

1. Economy shipping: starts at 13 to 20 USD
2. Expedited courier shipping can reach up to 30—40 USD and higher.

Amazon delivery times

For EU-based warehouses, the standard Amazon delivery may take up to 5—9 working days, while expedited delivery is faster — only 2–5 working days. For Amazon UK items, standard Amazon delivery times are 5 to 10 working days, and expedited — roughly 3—5 working days. However, it's important to note that Brexit customs procedures may sometimes slow down deliveries. From Amazon Global (US warehouse), economy delivery times start from 7—12 business days, whilst priority courier will deliver your order within 2—4 business days. To sum it up, standard deliveries from outside of the EU might take a little longer, depending on transport and customs procedures. At the same time, express deliveries take up to 2 to 4 business days on average from all locations, however, the prices will vary based on the courier type and distance.

What to do if an item doesn't ship to Cyprus

Using a freight-forwarder solution

Sometimes we find the item that we’ve been long searching for only to discover it doesn't ship to Cyprus. But, there is no need to panic — there is still a way to bring your coveted Amazon purchase to Cyprus via a «freight forwarding» or «package forwarding» service. Basically, such companies act as intermediaries, receiving the item in another country on your behalf and then shipping it to Cyprus. Luckily, there are a number of reputable package forwarding providers, delivering Amazon items to Cyprus.

How package forwarding works

Let's examine the package forwarding process in more detail. Below is a typical roadmap of delivering your package:

1. First, you have to sign up and create an account with a forwarding company.
2. The forwarding company will then provide you with the warehouse street address in the third country and your customer ID.
3. Upon checking out on Amazon, fill in the forwarding company’s address in the delivery address field. Also, don’t forget to include your customer ID, so the freight company can identify your package.
4. Once the forwarding company receives the parcel, it will register it in your account.
5. And, finally, the freight service will send the package to your address in Cyprus via an international courier. Some companies offer the option of home delivery or
6. collection from a local pickup point.

Many package forwarding services also offer package tracking, storage for a limited time and package consolidation options.

Recommended package forwarding companies for Cyprus

EshopWedrop is one of the largest and most popular package forwarding services around the world, including Cyprus. With warehouse locations across Germany, Italy, France, Greece, and the US, the company offers a variety of delivery options at affordable prices. According to the company's official site, the delivery fees start from as low as 3,99 euro. In Cyprus, the delivery process is facilitated through Kronos Express with tracking service throughout the delivery process.

MyUS is another well-known global forwarding service, specialising in delivering packages from US and UK to online stores to Cyprus. They offer package consolidation services and

international courier shipping worldwide at affordable rates, starting from 16,81 USD.

Aramex (Shop & Ship service) offers reliable and streamlined package forwarding to Cyprus. With addresses in many countries across US, UK and EU, provides international courier delivery, tracking and consolidation options.

Whilst the above services mainly concentrate on package deliveries from EU and US Amazon stores, there are other freight companies that ship items from other countries. For example, shoppers from Amazon Australia, can try using services, such as AUSFF and Interparcel. Although, due to the long-distance, the delivery times can be considerably longer.

Good to know: some package forwarding services might offer special deals on the first parcel delivery, such as free first delivery upon sign-up (up to a certain value), discounted shipping or bonus credit (conditions may apply).

Potential drawbacks and costs of forwarding

Whilst package forwarding services can be extremely helpful and convenient, they can significantly raise the shipping costs and delay the delivery time. Below are some extra expenses, typically associated with using freight-forwarding services:

1. Extra service fees, including handling fees, storage fees, package consolidation fees and insurance fees.
2. Higher shipping costs — as an intermediary, a package forwarding service usually adds an extra shipping stage, increasing the total shipping costs.

In addition, package forwarding is a multi-step process, which adds a few extra days on top of standard delivery times.

Typically the average package journey looks like this:

1. The package is dispatched from the Amazon store to the forwarding warehouse, which can take up to 1–4 working days to arrive.
2. Processing at the warehouse can take another 1–2 business days.
3. Shipping from the warehouse to Cyprus can take approximately 3—7 working days or longer, depending on the location of the freight company.

This way, the package delivery can take much longer, compared to direct delivery. On the upside, freight-forwarding can be a true lifesaver if the product of your choice doesn't deliver to Cyprus.

Sometimes, package forwarding service can be a good alternative when shipping directly to Cyprus is extremely expensive. And, it can actually be worth it if you want to combine several orders into one shipment.

Important distinction: delivery to the Republic of Cyprus vs Northern Cyprus

When choosing Cyprus as your delivery location on Amazon, one might think that the delivery conditions and fees will apply to the whole island. In reality, online shopping from South vs Northern Cyprus can differ dramatically and result in two totally disparate experiences. Let's compare the pros and cons of these locations in terms of Amazon shopping experience.

Shipping to the Republic of Cyprus

As a member of the European Union, the Republic of Cyprus is fully integrated into the international postal and courier networks, with a plethora of services available, like FedEx and DHL, just to name a few. It is also officially recognized by all the global e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, making online shopping smooth and convenient. South Cyprus also benefits from clear and transparent customs rules and fees, with no customs duties, no import VAT and no customs clearance fees, if ordering from the European Amazon online stores.

Challenges of delivering to Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus is officially called the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Recognized only by Turkey, it is considered an «occupied territory» under international law. Delivering goods to this part of the island can be rather tricky and complicated. Let's review some of the major drawbacks:

1. Limited direct courier services. With many courier services not operating in Northern Cyprus, parcels may need additional transfer or re-routing.
2. Most parcels have to travel via Turkey before they can be forwarded to Northern Cyprus, which significantly slows the delivery time, compared to standard shipments.
3. Postal address differences. Most addresses in Northern Cyprus include an additional line — «Mersin 10, Turkey», which is quite often rejected by global online marketplaces, including Amazon.
4. Shipping re-routing. Many global e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, do not recognise Northern Cyprus as an official shipping destination. This forces buyers to look for alternatives, such as shipping to the Republic of Cyprus first, and then forwarding the parcel across the island or using package forwarding services.
5. However, when shipping via the Republic of Cyprus it's important to keep in mind that Green Line crossing points are strictly regulated, forbidding the transfer of certain goods. The possibility of customs checks also contributes to longer delivery times.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Can I use Amazon Prime for free shipping to Cyprus?

Usually no. Whilst Amazon Prime offers free shipping benefits within the country where it was registered, international deliveries, including shipping to Cyprus, normally still include shipping charges. However, occasional promotions offering free shipping might be available for certain items.

Do I have to pay customs on Amazon orders to Cyprus?

When ordering from within the EU, there are no additional customs fees and the VAT is typically already included in the price. However, when ordering from Amazon.co.uk and other global Amazon stores, 19% import VAT may apply, as well as additional customs duties for items worth more than 150 euro. Quite often, Amazon consolidates those charges as the Import Fees Deposit at the time of checkout.

What is the cheapest way to ship from Amazon to Cyprus?

The cheapest way to shop on Amazon for Cypriot customers is through the EU-based Amazon sites. This way you can benefit from lower shipping costs, streamlined delivery process and no additional customs fees.

Can I return an item from Cyprus to Amazon?

Amazon usually allows returns from Cyprus for eligible items. However, you may be asked by Amazon to provide a prepaid international return label for some items. Refunds are typically issued after the returned parcel is received.

In the midst of global uncertainty and air traffic delays, Cyprus remains the regional logistics hub with regular Amazon deliveries from the EU, UK and US. So, if there's a specific product or brand that you cannot find at the island's retail stores, you can always hop online and order it from one of Amazon's stores to be delivered right to your door.

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