Shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait: Alfaris International Shipping moves furniture, cars, cartons and goods by road door to door โ via the Khafji border on the coast for shipments from the Eastern Province and Al-Ahsa, or the Ruqi border inland for shipments from Riyadh, Qassim and Jeddah. Shipments reach Kuwait City in one to two days from Riyadh, the east and Qassim, and 3โ5 days from Jeddah. A small parcel starts from SAR 65, a carton up to 10 kg from SAR 135, a bedroom set from SAR 1,090, a small apartment from SAR 1,390 and a car from SAR 910. Call 0565967337.
Your Saudi city โ Khafji border (Nuwaiseeb) or Ruqi border (Salmi) โ Kuwait City and every governorate ยท from Dammam about 420 km ยท from Riyadh about 690 km ยท 0565967337
Shipping to Kuwait in eight lines
- Two borders: Khafji facing Nuwaiseeb on the coast, and Ruqi facing Salmi near Hafar Al-Batin.
- Which one for you: Khafji for Dammam, Khobar, Jubail and Al-Ahsa; Ruqi for Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Madinah and Jeddah.
- Transit: usually one day from the east, one to two days from Riyadh, Qassim and Al-Ahsa, 3โ5 days from Jeddah.
- Cartons: parcel up to 5 kg from 65, carton up to 10 kg from 135, up to 20 kg from 205 SAR.
- Furniture: bedroom 1,090, small apartment 1,390, three-room apartment 2,290, villa 3,690 SAR.
- Cars: from SAR 910 from Riyadh, the east and Qassim; from 1,820 from Jeddah and Madinah.
- Goods: SAR 7.3 per kg over 100 kg, 545 per pallet, 730 per cubic metre.
- Customs: Kuwait is in the GCC customs union with no VAT; used personal effects are usually exempt.
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What do we ship from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait?
Kuwait is one of the most requested Gulf destinations from the Kingdom: families relocating for work or returning home, students, traders supplying Kuwaiti markets, and car owners moving vehicles with their furniture. We serve all of them with closed trucks and car carriers, with clearance at both borders and delivery in all six governorates.
Khafji or Ruqi border?
There are two main land crossings between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Choosing the one nearest the pickup city saves hundreds of kilometres and decides where the shipment enters Kuwait.
| Criterion | Khafji โ Nuwaiseeb | Ruqi โ Salmi |
|---|---|---|
| Location | On the Gulf coast north of Jubail | Inland near Hafar Al-Batin |
| Serves | Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Qatif and Al-Ahsa | Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Madinah, Jeddah and Makkah |
| Border to Kuwait City | about 130 km | about 150 km |
| Enters Kuwait from | The south, near Ahmadi and Fahaheel | The west, near Jahra |
| Best for delivery in | Ahmadi, Mubarak Al-Kabeer and the south of the capital | Jahra, Farwaniya and the west of the capital |
โน๏ธ The border is not chosen by city alone
We also choose by the delivery address in Kuwait. A Riyadh shipment to Fahaheel may suit Khafji better, and an Al-Ahsa shipment to Jahra may suit Ruqi. We plan the whole road, not half of it.
Distances and transit times to Kuwait from every Saudi city
| Pickup city | Usual border | Distance to Kuwait City | Transit by truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran | Khafji | about 420 km | Usually one day |
| Jubail | Khafji | about 330 km | One day |
| Al-Ahsa | Khafji | about 560 km | One to two days |
| Riyadh | Ruqi | about 690 km | One to two days |
| Qassim | Ruqi | about 650 km | One to two days |
| Madinah | Ruqi | about 1,100 km | 2โ4 days |
| Jeddah and Makkah | Ruqi | about 1,500 km | 3โ5 days |
๐ก How can your shipment arrive the same day?
From Dammam and Khobar, a private truck loaded early in the morning usually reaches Kuwait City the same evening if papers are ready and the border is not busy.
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait cost?
Prices start from SAR 65 for a small parcel and depend on shipment type, size, pickup city and truck type. All prices are in riyals door to door.
| Shipment | From | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Small parcel 1โ5 kg | SAR 65 | 1โ5 days |
| Carton up to 10 kg | SAR 135 | 1โ5 days |
| Carton 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 | 1โ5 days |
| Personal effects over 20 kg | SAR 13.5 per kg | 1โ5 days |
| Furniture item or appliance | SAR 415 | 1โ4 days |
| Sofa set | SAR 1,190 | 1โ4 days |
| Bedroom set with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Studio or small apartment | SAR 1,390 | 1โ3 days |
| Three-room apartment | SAR 2,290 | 1โ3 days |
| Villa by private truck | SAR 3,690 | 1โ3 days |
| Full packing | SAR 415 per home | โ |
| Dismantling and assembly | SAR 275 per home | โ |
| Cars and trucks | From |
|---|---|
| Sedan on a shared carrier from Riyadh, the east, Qassim and Al-Ahsa | SAR 910 |
| SUV on a shared carrier from the same cities | SAR 1,290 |
| Sedan on a shared carrier from Jeddah and Madinah | SAR 1,820 |
| Private flatbed for one car | SAR 2,050 |
| Enclosed carrier for luxury cars | SAR 3,690 |
| Direct dyna | SAR 1,390 |
| Small closed truck | SAR 3,690 |
| Trailer | SAR 5,500 |
โ ๏ธ Ask what the price includes before comparing
Some offers look cheaper because they end at the border or exclude dismantling, packing or unloading. Our prices are door to door, and extras such as full packing and assembly are written into the itemised price before booking.
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How to estimate your cost to Kuwait
| Case | Calculation | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Five 15 kg cartons | 5 ร 205 | about SAR 1,025 |
| A small apartment and a sedan from Riyadh | 1,390 + 910 | about SAR 2,300 |
| Three-room apartment with packing, dismantling and assembly | 2,290 + 415 + 275 | about SAR 2,980 |
| Four pallets of goods | 4 ร 545 | about SAR 2,180 |
๐ก Send photos and we do the maths
Send room photos or a list of the large pieces on WhatsApp, and we send the itemised price and the right truck within hours.
Furniture and home moves from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Moving a home to Kuwait has five stages: survey, dismantling and packing, orderly loading, the border crossing, then unloading and assembly. The difference between a good and a bad move usually shows in the packing and the order inside the truck.
| Stage | What we do |
|---|---|
| Survey | Free at home or by photos, to set the truck size and crew |
| Dismantling | A carpenter takes apart beds, wardrobes and tables, screws in numbered bags |
| Packing | Blankets and film for wood, bubble wrap and corners for glass, wooden crates for valuables |
| Loading | Heavy at the bottom, glass and mirrors upright, straps between rows |
| Delivery | Unloading to rooms, assembly, arranging and checking the list |
โน๏ธ From Najdโs summer to Kuwaitโs humidity
Kuwait is very hot in summer and humid on the coast. We wrap wooden furniture only once dry, add moisture absorbers to appliances, and avoid plastic directly on real leather.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
| Option | Suits | From |
|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier for a sedan | Family cars from Riyadh, the east and Qassim | SAR 910 |
| Shared carrier for an SUV | SUVs and pickups | SAR 1,290 |
| Shared carrier from Jeddah and Madinah | The longer western road | SAR 1,820 |
| Private flatbed | One car leaving without waiting | SAR 2,050 |
| Enclosed carrier | Luxury and classic cars | SAR 3,690 |
โ ๏ธ Car registration conditions in Kuwait
To register an imported car in Kuwait, the authorities usually require it to be no more than five years from first registration, with 5% customs duty on its value depending on origin; right-hand-drive, rebuilt, flood-damaged or major-accident cars are not accepted. Check your car before shipping, or ask about temporary entry for a visit.
Shipping cartons, parcels and personal belongings
| What you send | From |
|---|---|
| Small parcel up to 5 kg | SAR 65 |
| Carton up to 10 kg | SAR 135 |
| Carton 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 |
| Weight over 20 kg to the same address | SAR 13.5 per kg |
| A single item such as a screen or washer | SAR 415 |
๐ก Spread weight over medium cartons
A carton over 20 kg is hard to lift and tears faster. Split heavy items across medium cartons; extra weight to the same address is charged by the kilo anyway.
Commercial goods shipping to Kuwait
| Option | Suits | From |
|---|---|---|
| Part load by the kilo | Goods over 100 kg | SAR 7.3 per kg |
| Part load by the pallet | A few pallets | SAR 545 per pallet |
| Part load by cubic metre | Light, bulky goods | SAR 730 |
| Direct dyna | A small urgent load | SAR 1,390 |
| Full trailer | A full truckload | SAR 5,500 |
โน๏ธ A certificate of origin saves you duty
Goods of GCC origin are exempt from customs duty in Kuwait within the customs union, with a certificate of origin. Goods of foreign origin pay 5% of their value, and Kuwait has no VAT.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | From SAR 48 per chargeable kg |
| Transit | 24โ48 hours to Kuwait International Airport |
| Chargeable weight | The greater of actual and volumetric (L ร W ร H รท 6,000) |
| Best for | Documents, personal medicines, small devices and urgent parcels |
Documents required for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
| Shipment | Documents |
|---|---|
| Furniture and personal items | ID, iqama or passport, a detailed contents list, a Fasah authorisation, and the recipientโs Kuwaiti details and number |
| Car | Registration, owner ID, export plates and certificate or transit permit, and a bank letter for financed cars |
| Commercial goods | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, commercial registration and the importer number in Kuwait |
| Food and medicine in commercial quantities | Health certificates and approvals from the relevant Kuwaiti authorities |
Prohibited and restricted items for Kuwait
| Prohibited | Restricted with conditions |
|---|---|
| Flammables and gas cylinders | Personal medicines with a prescription in personal quantities |
| Weapons and their parts | Wireless devices |
| Narcotics and banned substances | Packaged food in household quantities |
| Printed matter against regulations | Large quantities of one item are treated as goods |
โ ๏ธ Valuables and originals stay with you
Cash, gold, jewellery and original documents such as passports and certificates do not go in cartons; they travel with you.
Insurance and tracking
Every shipment has a number you follow on Track Your Shipment, with updates at the border and at delivery. Insurance is optional, calculated as a percentage of the declared value, and written into the price before loading.
Delivery across Kuwaiti cities
| Governorate | Main areas | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuwait City, Shuwaikh, Dasma, Kaifan, Shamiya | Towers and villas, parking coordinated |
| Hawalli | Salmiya, Hawalli, Jabriya, Rumaithiya, Bayan | Many apartments with lifts |
| Farwaniya | Farwaniya, Khaitan, Ardiya, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh | Near the Ruqi road |
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer | Sabah Al-Salem, Adan, Qurain, Messila | Villas and residential districts |
| Ahmadi | Fahaheel, Mangaf, Mahboula, Sabah Al-Ahmad | Near the Khafji road |
| Jahra | Jahra, Saad Al-Abdullah, Al-Oyoun | First reached from Ruqi |
๐ก Before the truck reaches your building
Book the lift with building management, set where the truck parks, and send us your map location and two contact numbers.
Booking steps with Alfaris
- Message 0565967337 with your Saudi city, your Kuwait address and the shipment type.
- Send photos or book a free survey.
- Receive the itemised price and pickup date.
- Prepare documents and grant the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup day: dismantling, packing, numbering and the contents list.
- Follow the shipment by its number until delivery.
- Receive, check the list, then sign.
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Road, sea or air to Kuwait?
| Mode | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Road | One to five days by city | Furniture, cars, cartons and goods |
| Sea | By the ship schedule to Shuwaikh or Shuaiba | Large commercial containers |
| Air | 24โ48 hours | Urgent documents and parcels |
With Kuwait so close to the Kingdom, road remains the fastest and cheapest option for most shipments.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Mistakes that delay a shipment at the border
Why Alfaris for Kuwait?
Shipping to Kuwait from your city
- Furniture shipping company from Riyadh to Kuwait: the road via Hafar Al-Batin and Ruqi.
- Furniture shipping company from Dammam to Kuwait: the quick crossing via Khafji.
- Furniture shipping company from Jeddah to Kuwait: the longest route and how we prepare.
- Shipping company from Qassim to Kuwait: Buraidah, Unaizah and dates.
- Shipping company from Al-Ahsa to Kuwait: equipment and furniture.
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FAQ: shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
How long does a shipment take from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait?
Usually one day from Dammam and Khobar, one to two days from Riyadh, Qassim and Al-Ahsa, and 3โ5 days from Jeddah.
Which border does the shipment cross?
Khafji then Nuwaiseeb for the east and Al-Ahsa; Ruqi then Salmi for Riyadh, Qassim and the west.
How much is a carton to Kuwait?
A parcel up to 5 kg from SAR 65, a carton up to 10 kg from 135, and up to 20 kg from 205.
How much does moving furniture to Kuwait cost?
A bedroom set from SAR 1,090, a small apartment from 1,390, a three-room apartment from 2,290 and a villa from 3,690.
How much does car shipping to Kuwait cost?
From SAR 910 on a shared carrier from Riyadh, the east and Qassim, from 1,820 from Jeddah, and a private flatbed from 2,050.
Is there VAT in Kuwait?
No; used personal effects are usually exempt, and foreign-origin goods pay 5% duty.
What are the conditions for registering a car in Kuwait?
Usually no more than five years from first registration, 5% duty depending on origin, and no right-hand-drive or flood-damaged cars.
How much is air freight to Kuwait?
From SAR 48 per chargeable kg in 24โ48 hours.
Do you deliver in all Kuwaiti governorates?
Yes โ Capital, Hawalli, Farwaniya, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Ahmadi and Jahra.
Can shipping happen the same day?
From Dammam and Khobar usually yes, if a private truck loads in the morning and papers are ready.
