Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan with Alfaris International Shipping goes by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to Port Sudan: a small car from SAR 2,365, and a jeep or 4×4 from SAR 2,595. The car arrives in 10–20 days including clearance, covered and secured, once the Sudanese entry conditions have been checked before shipping. Personal effects ship alongside it from SAR 22.5 per kg.
Route: your city → Jeddah Islamic Port → Red Sea → Port Sudan · a small car from SAR 2,365 · 10–20 days · Call: 0565967337
Car shipping to Sudan at a glance
- Prices: a small car from SAR 2,365, and a jeep or 4×4 from SAR 2,595.
- The route: by sea from Jeddah to Port Sudan, with the car taken to the port on a carrier from your city.
- Transit: 10–20 days from Jeddah, plus one to three days from other cities.
- Before shipping: the Sudanese entry conditions are checked, as they decide whether the car can enter.
- Type of entry: permanent on export plates, or temporary on a carnet (triptyque).
- Preparation: a full cover and lashing straps, with no belongings in the car.
- Duties: paid in Port Sudan, outside the shipping price.
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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 car shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Sudan start from SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep or 4×4, to Port Sudan.
| 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.
Permanent or temporary entry?
| Type of entry | When | What is needed |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent entry | The car will be registered in Sudan | Saudi plates cancelled and export plates issued, then duties and registration in Sudan under the conditions in force |
| Temporary entry on a carnet | A visit, returning with the car | A valid carnet, registration in the owner’s name, and the car brought back before it expires |
| With a final-exit household | Returning for good with car and belongings | The conditions for returnees are checked with the broker before shipping |
Preparing the car for sea freight
- Recording: photos from all four sides and the interior, the odometer reading, and a condition report you sign.
- Emptying: nothing inside the car or the boot, and a quarter tank of fuel.
- Checking: battery, tyres and brakes, as the car is driven at loading and unloading.
- The cover: a full, snug protective cover.
- Securing: straps on all four wheels and timber chocks inside the container or the ship’s hold.
- The key: one copy with the shipment and one with you.
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. From Riyadh and Dammam the car is first taken on a carrier to Jeddah port.
- 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 small car | by sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,365 |
| A jeep | by sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,595 |
| A small car + 100 kg of belongings | 2,365 + 100 × 22.5 | SAR 4,615 |
- 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 a car to Sudan is sea freight from Jeddah: from SAR 2,365 for a small car. Anyone shipping belongings with the car pays for them per kg from SAR 22.5, and they do not go inside the car.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping the car without checking the Sudanese conditions | It is held in Port Sudan, with storage charges | Check the model year and type of entry before shipping |
| Belongings inside the car | A customs remark and delay | An empty car, with belongings shipped separately |
| Registration not in the shipper’s name and no authorisation | Export refused | A notarised authorisation from the owner |
| An expired or mismatched carnet | Temporary entry refused | A valid carnet in the owner’s name |
| No photos before loading | No proof of the car’s condition | Photos and a signed condition report |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Sudan?
Related pages and guides
- Shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
- Shipping company from Jeddah to Sudan
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
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 or 4×4 with Alfaris, to Port Sudan.
How long does car shipping to Sudan take?
10–20 days from Jeddah including clearance, plus one to three days from Riyadh and Dammam.
What is the cheapest way to ship a car to Sudan?
Sea freight from Jeddah port, from SAR 2,365 for a small car.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Sudan?
It is quoted on request for parcels and documents. Cars ship by sea.
Can belongings ship with the car?
Yes, separately from SAR 22.5 per kg. They do not go inside the car.
Which is the best company for car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Sudan?
One that checks the entry conditions before shipping, records the car’s condition and secures it. Alfaris starts from SAR 2,365 for a small car.
What documents are required to ship the car?
Registration, the owner’s passport, export plates for permanent entry or a carnet (triptyque) for temporary entry, and the Fasah authorisation.
Is shipping door to door?
From your city in Saudi Arabia to the port at Port Sudan. Handing the car over in another city is confirmed at the time of shipping.
Do you ship cars to Khartoum?
The car arrives in Port Sudan, where the owner collects it or it is taken on by road to Khartoum, by agreement and road conditions.
Is the car insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of its declared value.
What is the triptyque?
The carnet: a document allowing a car to enter temporarily without paying duty, provided it is brought back before the carnet expires.
Are customs duties within the shipping price?
No. They are paid in Port Sudan by the car’s type and model year.
