Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Sudan, moving personal effects, furniture, appliances and cars by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to Port Sudan in 10–20 days door to port, and by air in 3–7 days. Prices start from SAR 22.5 per kg, SAR 2,365 to ship a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep. Delivery from Port Sudan on to Khartoum and other cities is confirmed at the time of shipping.
Route: Jeddah Islamic Port → Red Sea → Port Sudan or Suakin · about 300 km by sea · 10–20 days door to port · by air: 3–7 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan at a glance
- The route: by sea from Jeddah to Port Sudan or Suakin, straight across the Red Sea.
- Transit: 10–20 days including loading, unloading and clearance; the sea crossing itself takes under a day.
- Prices: from SAR 22.5 per kg, a small car from SAR 2,365 and a jeep from SAR 2,595.
- Furniture and containers: quoted on request after the survey.
- Air: 3–7 days, to Port Sudan and to Khartoum now that its airport is back in operation.
- Delivery inside Sudan: by road from Port Sudan to the cities, confirmed at the time of shipping.
- Customs: Sudanese, by item, paid in Port Sudan.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
Sudan faces Saudi Arabia across the Red Sea: Port Sudan is about 300 km from Jeddah, and the ferry crosses in 6 to 12 hours. A shipment needs neither the Suez Canal nor a transit country. What takes the time is loading, waiting for the vessel and clearance in Port Sudan, then road delivery inside Sudan.
| Pickup city | Road to Jeddah port | Transit to Port Sudan | By air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah and Makkah | The port directly | 10–20 days | 3–7 days |
| Madinah | about 420 km | 11–21 days | 3–7 days |
| Riyadh | about 950 km | 12–22 days | 3–7 days |
| Qassim | about 900 km | 12–22 days | 4–8 days |
| Dammam and Al-Ahsa | 1,280–1,350 km | 13–23 days | 3–7 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-load sea freight | 10–20 days | Parcels, belongings and part-load furniture | SAR 22.5 per kg |
| Sea container | 10–20 days | A whole home or goods | Quoted on request |
| Car shipping | 10–20 days | By sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,365 |
| Air freight | 3–7 days | Documents and urgent parcels | Quoted on request |
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
Alfaris prices from Saudi Arabia to Sudan start from SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan, and SAR 2,365 for a small car. Furniture and containers are priced after the survey.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Parcels and personal effects | per kg, Jeddah to Port Sudan | SAR 22.5 |
| Small car | by sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,365 |
| Jeep or 4×4 | by sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,595 |
| Furniture and household appliances | part load or container | Quoted on request |
| 20 or 40 ft container | by sea to Port Sudan | Quoted on request |
| Air parcel | per kg | Quoted on request |
📌 These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals to Port Sudan. Sudanese customs duties and inland delivery are outside them.
Port Sudan or Suakin? The two arrival ports
| Port | Location | What arrives there |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan | The main port on the Red Sea | Containers, goods and cars |
| Suakin | about 60 km south of Port Sudan | Passenger ferries from Jeddah, with their luggage and cars |
Delivery inside Sudan: what can be promised?
- Port Sudan: delivery there is certain, as it is the arrival port.
- Eastern and northern Sudan: Kassala, Gedaref and Atbara are served by road from Port Sudan.
- Khartoum: traffic has returned and its airport came back into operation in 2026; delivery there is confirmed at the time of shipping.
- Western Sudan: Darfur and Kordofan depend on road conditions, and no date is promised before checking.
- The rule: we tell you at booking where delivery ends, so your belongings are not shipped to a city we cannot reach.
Furniture from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
Furniture and household appliances ship from Saudi Arabia to Sudan by sea, as a part load or in a container, priced after a free survey. Electrical appliances and screens are what ships to Sudan most, so they get export packing.
- Survey: free, at home or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter takes apart beds and wardrobes and numbers the fixings.
- Export packing: blankets and tight film, corrugated card, and wooden crates for screens and glass.
- Electrical appliances: in their original cartons or with foam corners; they are what ships to Sudan most.
- Numbering: a number on every piece and carton, with a copy of the list held by the consignee.
- Delivery: in Port Sudan, or to your city by agreement.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to Sudan with Alfaris starts from SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep or 4×4, by sea from Jeddah to Port Sudan.
- Prices: a small car from SAR 2,365, and a jeep or 4×4 from SAR 2,595.
- Sudanese conditions: bringing in a car is subject to rules on model year and the owner’s status, so they are checked before shipping.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s passport, and export plates or a carnet (triptyque).
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Duties: paid in Port Sudan by the car’s type and model year.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
Parcels, luggage and cartons from Saudi Arabia to Sudan start from SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan. They are collected from your door and numbered, with the consignee’s name and Sudanese number written on every piece.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part load: per kg or per cubic metre, from SAR 22.5 per kg.
- Full container: 20 or 40 ft to Port Sudan, quoted on request.
- Food and medicines: in refrigerated containers with health certificates and approvals from the Sudanese authorities.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin and a bill of lading.
- In Sudan: a registered importer, with duties by tariff line.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Sudan arrives in 3–7 days and is quoted on request by weight and available flights. It reaches Port Sudan airport, and Khartoum airport, which resumed international flights in 2026. It suits documents, medicines and urgent parcels, and is charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | Passport + packing list + the consignee’s details and Sudanese number |
| Used furniture and household appliances | Passport + a detailed list + the final-exit visa or proof of return where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + the owner’s passport + export plates or a carnet (triptyque) |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certified certificate of origin |
| Sea freight | Bill of lading |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Duties: by item under the Sudanese tariff, paid in Port Sudan.
- Returning for good: what the Sudanese regulations in force allow for a returning expatriate’s effects is checked with the broker.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons, alcohol and flammable materials.
- Restricted: medicines, communication devices and drones.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your city in Saudi Arabia and the delivery city in Sudan.
- Confirming delivery: we tell you where delivery ends: Port Sudan or your city.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup: dismantling, export packing and numbering.
- Shipping: a bill of lading or shipment number for tracking.
- Delivery: clearance in Port Sudan, then handover or onward delivery by agreement.
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Delivery across Sudan
| City | Road from Port Sudan | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan | The arrival port | Delivery at the port or in the city |
| Suakin | about 60 km south | The ferry port from Jeddah |
| Kassala and Gedaref | Eastern Sudan | Road delivery from Port Sudan |
| Atbara and Shendi | On the Khartoum road | Road delivery |
| Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri | about 800 km | Traffic has returned; delivery is confirmed at the time of shipping |
| Wad Madani and Sennar | Central Sudan | Delivery is confirmed at the time of shipping |
| Darfur and Kordofan | Western Sudan | Depending on road conditions at the time of shipping |
How to calculate shipping cost to Sudan
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| A 30 kg suitcase | 30 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 675 |
| 100 kg of belongings | 100 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 2,250 |
| A small car | by sea | SAR 2,365 |
| A jeep | by sea | SAR 2,595 |
- What raises the cost: delivery to cities far from Port Sudan, a full container for a small load, wooden crates and Sudanese duties.
- What lowers it: part-load sea freight, delivery in Port Sudan, and sorting out what is not worth shipping.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Sudan is part-load sea freight from Jeddah: from SAR 22.5 per kg. For a large load, a container works out cheaper per kilogram than a part load.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping without confirming delivery to the city | A shipment waiting in Port Sudan | Confirm the delivery city at booking |
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing and crates for screens |
| A vague packing list | Delay at the port | A detailed, numbered list |
| Shipping a car without checking the Sudanese conditions | It is held at the port | Check the conditions before shipping |
| A consignee with no Sudanese number | Delivery cannot be made | An active number and a name matching the ID |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Sudan?
Related pages and guides
- Sea freight
- Car and vehicle shipping
- International shipping documents
- International shipping destinations
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan cost?
From SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan with Alfaris, and a small car from SAR 2,365.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan take?
10–20 days by sea to Port Sudan including clearance, and 3–7 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Sudan?
Part-load sea freight from Jeddah, from SAR 22.5 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Sudan?
It is quoted on request by weight and available flights, arriving in 3–7 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Sudan?
From SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep, by sea to Port Sudan.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Sudan?
One that uses export packing, clears in Port Sudan and tells you plainly where delivery ends. Alfaris prices furniture after a free survey.
How do I send a shipment to Sudan, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the price and date are set. You need a passport, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s details and Sudanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
From your door in Saudi Arabia to Port Sudan, yes. Delivery to the consignee’s door in Sudanese cities is confirmed at the time of shipping, by city.
Do you ship to Khartoum, Omdurman and Port Sudan?
To Port Sudan directly. To Khartoum, Omdurman and other cities by road from Port Sudan, with delivery confirmed at the time of shipping.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable for sea freight.
Which port ships goods to Sudan?
Jeddah Islamic Port to Port Sudan, while passenger ferries arrive at Suakin.
How long does the ship take from Jeddah to Port Sudan?
The crossing itself takes 6–12 hours. The full time is 10–20 days because of loading, waiting for the vessel and clearance.
Can shipments go to Sudan under present conditions?
Yes, to Port Sudan and the east and north of the country. Traffic returned to Khartoum in 2026, and other cities depend on road conditions at the time of shipping.
