✈️International air freight for urgent parcels and goods
International air freight from Saudi Arabia reaches the Gulf states and Jordan in 24–72 hours and other destinations in 3–7 days. It is charged per kilogram on the higher of actual and volumetric weight. Prices start from SAR 13.5 per kg to Turkey, SAR 18 to Morocco and SAR 22.5 to Qatar.
- ✓Parcels, luggage, documents and urgent goods
- ✓Airport to airport or to the door
- ✓Restricted items reviewed before shipping
- ✓Clearance at the arrival airport
Air rate per kg and transit time by destination
Starting prices per kg from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. A parcel is charged on the higher of its actual and volumetric weight.
| Destination | Transit | Starts from | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3–5 days | SAR 13.5 per kg | Shipping to Turkey |
| Morocco | 3–6 days | SAR 18 per kg | Shipping to Morocco |
| Qatar | 24–48 hours | SAR 22.5 per kg | Shipping to Qatar |
| Tunisia, Algeria and Libya | 3–7 days | SAR 27 per kg | Shipping to Tunisia |
| Lebanon | 3–5 days | SAR 32 per kg | Shipping to Lebanon |
| Bahrain and Oman | 24–72 hours | SAR 41 per kg | Shipping to Bahrain |
| UAE | 24–48 hours | SAR 45 per kg | Shipping to the UAE |
| Jordan | 24–72 hours | SAR 55 per kg | Shipping to Jordan |
| Kuwait | 24–48 hours | SAR 59 per kg | Shipping to Kuwait |
Prices are in Saudi riyals, with customs duties in the destination country outside them. Destinations not listed are quoted on request.
When does time deserve higher priority?
Air suits shipments that delay would harm, or light ones not worth waiting for a truck or a ship.
Time-sensitive
Spare parts or orders tied to a date.
Luggage and effects
What goes ahead of you or follows you when you travel.
Documents and samples
Official papers and commercial samples.
Distant destinations
Where the sea takes weeks and air takes days.
✈️A shipment may take up more space than its weight
Actual weight is compared with volumetric weight and the higher is used. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000. A 60 × 50 × 40 cm carton has a volumetric weight of 20 kg, even if it actually weighs 8 kg.
- ✓Measure every parcel after packing
- ✓Calculate each parcel separately
- ✓Reduce empty space without harming protection
- ✓Send the actual weight with the dimensions
Air, road or sea?
The choice follows weight, urgency and destination.
| Criterion | Air | Road | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 1–7 days | 1–5 days for road-connected countries | 3–28 days |
| Pricing | Per kg | Per carton, per kg or per truck | Per kg, per cubic metre or per container |
| Suits | The light and the urgent | Furniture, cars and cartons | Containers and distant destinations |
| Practical limit | The price climbs with weight | Road-connected countries only | For anyone not in a hurry |
The path of an air shipment
Fast transport does not remove the need for preparation.
- 01
Acceptance review
The contents, dimensions and destination, and whether anything is restricted.
- 02
Price and booking
The chargeable weight and the flight are confirmed.
- 03
Pickup and packing
From your door, with packing that withstands handling.
- 04
Handover to the airport
Documents and a security check.
- 05
Arrival and clearance
At the arrival airport.
- 06
Delivery
To the address, or collection from the airport, by agreement.
What is not accepted in air freight
Air restrictions are stricter than road and sea, so disclose the contents before shipping. The full list is on the prohibited and restricted items page.
- ✓Flammable liquids and perfume in quantity
- ✓Loose batteries and power banks, with restrictions by type
- ✓Pressurised containers and gases
- ✓Strong magnetic materials
- ✓Medicines without a prescription, and perishable food without arrangement
What we need before confirming air freight
Send an accurate description and do not use generic names for the items.
- ✓The item’s name and its use
- ✓Weight and dimensions for each parcel
- ✓An invoice and packing list for goods
- ✓A safety data sheet where needed
- ✓The consignee’s name, number and city
Answers before you start your request
What is the air freight rate per kg from Saudi Arabia?+
From SAR 13.5 to Turkey, SAR 18 to Morocco, SAR 22.5 to Qatar, SAR 45 to the UAE and SAR 55 to Jordan.
How long does air freight take?+
24–72 hours to the Gulf and Jordan, and 3–7 days to Turkey, Lebanon and North Africa.
How is volumetric weight calculated?+
Length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000, using the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Is air suitable for furniture?+
Mostly not. It suits parcels, luggage and urgent goods, while furniture ships by road or sea.
Are batteries allowed?+
They are subject to restrictions by type, capacity and packing, and must be disclosed before shipping.
Does the price include delivery to the door?+
The price states whether it is airport to airport or door to door.
Which is the cheapest destination by air?+
Turkey, from SAR 13.5 per kg, then Morocco from SAR 18.
Is the shipment insured?+
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Now that you know the details, ask for your route’s price
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