Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture moving company from Riyadh to Jordan that moves furniture from Riyadhโs districts to Amman, Zarqa and Irbid through Al Haditha Crossing, with dismantling, packing, clearance and delivery to your home. A shipment reaches Amman in 2โ4 days by road. Prices start from SAR 36 per carton, SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes, SAR 455 for a little furniture, SAR 1,640 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 to ship a small car.
Route: Riyadh โ Al Haditha Crossing โ Amman ยท about 1,400 km ยท 2โ4 days ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Riyadh to Jordan at a glance
- From Riyadh: a survey in your district, loading on the day you choose, and delivery in Amman in 2โ4 days.
- Borders: Al Haditha, facing Al Omari, for northern Jordan and Amman; Halat Ammar, facing Mudawwara, for the south.
- Transit: 2โ4 days by road to Amman.
- Cartons and clothes: a carton from SAR 36 and clothes from SAR 6.4 per kg.
- Furniture: a little from SAR 455 and a bedroom set from SAR 1,640.
- Cars: a small car from SAR 1,365, and a sedan on a hydraulic carrier from SAR 2,000.
- Customs: Jordan is outside the GCC customs union, and a returning Jordanian expatriate is exempt on furniture and effects, subject to conditions, with cars excluded.
- Air: from SAR 55 per kg.
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Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Jordan
From Riyadh the truck heads north via Qassim, Hail and Al-Jouf to Al Qurayyat, then Al Haditha Crossing, facing Al Omari in Jordan. Beyond the border it is 150 km to Amman. The whole road is motorway, most of it across the north of the Kingdom.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh โ Qassim โ Hail | about 640 km | 6.5 hours |
| Hail โ Al-Jouf โ Al Qurayyat | about 580 km | 6 hours |
| Al Qurayyat โ Al Haditha Crossing | about 30 km | half an hour |
| Al Haditha and Al Omari crossings | โ | 4 hours to a day |
| Al Omari โ Azraq โ Amman | about 150 km | 2 hours |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 2โ4 days plus one to two | Cartons, clothes and furniture items | SAR 36 per carton |
| Dedicated truck | 2โ4 days | A full home or full load | By truck size |
| Car carrier | 2โ4 days | Cars | SAR 1,365 |
| Air freight | 24โ72 hours | Urgent parcels and documents | SAR 55 per kg |
| Sea freight | 3โ6 days from Jeddah | Containers to Aqaba | SAR 4,370 per 20 ft container |
Shipping prices from Riyadh to Jordan
Alfaris prices from Riyadh to Jordan start from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes. Jordan shipments are mostly expatriatesโ effects, so they are priced per carton and per kg more often than per truck.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | per carton | SAR 36 |
| Clothes and light belongings | per kg | SAR 6.4 |
| Parcel of 5โ10 kg | per parcel | SAR 118 |
| Goods | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 55 |
| A little furniture | per shipment | SAR 455 |
| Large furniture | per shipment | SAR 1,090 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,640 |
| Small car | shared carrier | SAR 1,365 |
| Sedan | hydraulic carrier | SAR 2,000 |
| Luxury car or 4ร4 | enclosed carrier | SAR 3,640 |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover door-to-door transport. Jordanian customs duties and sales tax are outside them.
The Riyadh to Amman move, day by day
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before loading | Survey, an itemised price, the Fasah authorisation and a review of the exemption papers |
| Day one | Dismantling, packing, numbering and loading, then the road to Qassim and Hail |
| Day two | Al-Jouf and Al Qurayyat, arriving at Al Haditha Crossing |
| Day three | Clearance at Al Haditha and Al Omari, then Amman |
| Day four | Distribution to the district, unloading at your home and checking the list |
Pickup from Riyadh districts
| Area | Pickup notes |
|---|---|
| North Riyadh | Villas and compounds with easy truck access, and the closest to the Qassim road |
| East Riyadh | Blocks and flats, with a parking spot reserved at the entrance |
| Central Riyadh | Towers with timed service lifts, loaded outside the peak |
| West and south Riyadh | Spacious residential districts, with time allowed to reach the northern road |
Furniture from Riyadh to Jordan
Furniture from Riyadh to Jordan with Alfaris starts from SAR 455 for a little furniture, SAR 1,090 for large furniture and SAR 1,640 for a complete bedroom set, with dismantling, packing and delivery to your home.
- Listing the furniture: room by room, free of charge, to settle the truck.
- A carpenter for dismantling: bedrooms, dining tables and wardrobes.
- Three layers: a blanket, then corrugated card, then film, with crates for fragile items.
- Numbering and a list: a number on every piece and carton, with a copy for the consignee.
- In Jordan: delivery at the address, with furniture placement by agreement.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Jordan
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Jordan with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,365 for a small car on a shared carrier, SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier and SAR 3,640 for a luxury car.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates for a permanent export or a carnet for temporary entry.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Securing: a full cover and straps on all four wheels.
- In Jordan: duties by the carโs type and model year. The expatriatesโ furniture exemption does not cover cars, while a foreign-plated car may enter temporarily for up to 240 days a year.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton from Riyadh to Jordan starts from SAR 36 with Alfaris, clothes from SAR 6.4 per kg, and a 5โ10 kg parcel from SAR 118. It is collected from your door, numbered and delivered to the consigneeโs address in Amman, Zarqa or Irbid.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part load from Riyadh: from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Full truck: priced by type, reaching Amman in 2โ4 days.
- Containers: by sea from Jeddah port to Aqaba, from SAR 4,370 per 20 ft container.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, certificate of origin and an export declaration through Fasah.
- Duties: by item under the Jordanian tariff, plus 16% sales tax.
Air freight from Riyadh to Jordan
Air freight from Riyadh to Jordan with Alfaris starts from SAR 55 per kg and arrives in 24โ72 hours at Queen Alia airport in Amman. 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 |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | ID, Iqama or passport + packing list + consignee details |
| Used household furniture | Passport + packing list + proof of residence and return where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID + export plates or a carnet |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Outside the GCC customs union: duties depend on the item, with 16% sales tax.
- A returning Jordanian expatriate: used furniture is exempt from duty and sales tax, and new furniture from duty but not sales tax, on condition of one continuous year abroad, and once only.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: prescription medicines, communication devices and drones.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Riyadh to Jordan
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Riyadh and your town in Jordan.
- Send the details: photos or a list, or ask for a free survey.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation, plus exemption papers if any.
- Pickup: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- Crossing: an update at the border.
- Delivery: unloading at your home and checking the list, with furniture placement by agreement.
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Delivery across Jordan
| City | Distance | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 150 km from Al Omari | Hilly districts and steps; a small truck for distribution |
| Zarqa | 130 km from Al Omari | The first large city after the border |
| Irbid | about 230 km | Northern Jordan |
| Ajloun and Jerash | 200โ220 km | Mountain roads |
| Salt and Madaba | 170โ180 km | West and south of Amman |
| Karak and Maโan | closer from Mudawwara | Southern Jordan |
| Aqaba | about 330 km south of Amman | A port and special economic zone |
How to calculate shipping cost to Jordan
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 cartons | 10 ร SAR 36 | SAR 360 |
| 80 kg of clothes | 80 ร SAR 6.4 | SAR 512 |
| 5 kg air parcel | 5 ร SAR 55 | SAR 275 |
| Bedroom set + small car | 1,640 + 1,365 | SAR 3,005 |
- What costs more: air for large weights, a crane, and storage before delivery.
- What costs less: shared road freight, and leaving behind what is cheaper to replace in Jordan than to send.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Jordan
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Jordan is shared road freight: from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes with Alfaris.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines or prohibited items in the cartons | The shipment held | Check the prohibited list |
| A dedicated truck for a small load | A needless cost | A shared load |
| An unclear address in Jordan | Late delivery | A detailed address and two numbers |
| Glass without a crate | Breakage in handling | A crate for every fragile piece |
| Signing without checking | Losing the right to claim | Go through the list before signing |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Jordan?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Jordan
How much does shipping from Riyadh to Jordan cost?
Shipping from Riyadh starts with Alfaris from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes, with a bedroom set from SAR 1,640.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Jordan take?
2โ4 days by road to Amman, and 24โ72 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Jordan?
From Riyadh, shared road freight is the cheapest: from SAR 36 per carton.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Jordan?
From SAR 55 per kg, arriving in 24โ72 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Jordan?
From SAR 1,365 for a small car, SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier and SAR 3,640 for a luxury car.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to Jordan?
One that collects in Riyadh, reviews the exemption papers, clears before the border and delivers to your home. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,640 for a bedroom set.
How do I send a shipment to Jordan, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 from Riyadh and the price and date are set. You need a passport or ID, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Riyadh to the consigneeโs address in Jordan, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Do you ship to Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Ajloun?
Yes, and to Salt, Madaba, Jerash, Karak and Aqaba.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
How many days does a move from Riyadh to Amman take?
2โ4 days: a day for loading and the road, a day to the border, a day for clearance and arrival, and a day for distribution and delivery.
Which border does a Riyadh household cross into Jordan?
Al Haditha near Al Qurayyat, facing Al Omari, then 150 km to Amman.
