Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Jeddah to Bahrain: a long road trip across the Kingdom to Khobar and then across the King Fahd Causeway, about 1,420 km to Manama, arriving in 2โ4 days. Prices start from SAR 59 per carton, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, SAR 1,820 for apartment furniture and SAR 1,820 to ship a car. Air freight arrives in 24โ48 hours from SAR 41 per kg.
Route: Jeddah โ Taif โ Riyadh โ Dammam โ Khobar โ King Fahd Causeway โ Manama ยท about 1,420 km ยท 2โ4 days ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Jeddah to Bahrain at a glance
- Distance: about 950 km to Riyadh, then 420 km to Khobar, then 50 km across the causeway to Manama.
- Transit: 2โ3 days for a dedicated truck and 3โ5 days for a shared load.
- Cartons and goods: a carton from SAR 59 and from SAR 9 per kg.
- Furniture: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090, apartment furniture from SAR 1,820 and a villa from SAR 4,095.
- Car: from SAR 1,820 from Jeddah.
- Air: from SAR 41 per kg from King Abdulaziz airport, saving three days.
- Sea: containers from Jeddah port to Khalifa Bin Salman Port.
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Route details and transit time from Jeddah to Bahrain
Furniture from Jeddah crosses the Kingdom from the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf before it reaches the causeway: a day to Riyadh, half a day to Khobar, then the crossing. The truck parks overnight near the causeway and crosses in the morning, so the furniture is usually assembled in Manama on day three.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah โ Taif โ Riyadh | about 950 km | 10 hours |
| Riyadh โ Dammam โ Khobar | about 420 km | 4 hours |
| King Fahd Causeway and the customs island | 25 km | two hours to a day |
| Al Jasra โ Manama | about 25 km | half an hour |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 3โ5 days | Cartons and furniture items | SAR 59 per carton |
| Dedicated truck | 2โ3 days | A whole home | By truck size |
| Car carrier | 3โ4 days | Cars | SAR 1,820 |
| Air freight | 24โ48 hours | Parcels, luggage and documents | SAR 41 per kg |
| Sea freight | By the line | Containers to Khalifa Bin Salman Port | Quoted on request |
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Bahrain
Alfaris prices from Jeddah to Bahrain start from SAR 59 per carton and SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set. Furniture prices are those of Riyadh, the nearest priced city, and a dedicated truck from Jeddah is priced after the survey because of the distance.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | per carton | SAR 59 |
| Part-load goods | per kg | SAR 9 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 41 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment furniture | two rooms and a lounge, with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,820 |
| Villa furniture | after a free survey | SAR 4,095 |
| Car | carrier | SAR 1,820 |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover door-to-door transport. Any Bahraini customs duty is outside them.
A long trip and then a causeway: how it is arranged
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day one | Drying, dismantling, packing and loading in Jeddah, then the road to Riyadh |
| Day two | Riyadh to Khobar, parking overnight near the causeway |
| Day three | Crossing the causeway in the morning, clearance at the customs island, delivery in Bahrain |
| An extra day | For a shared load consolidated in Riyadh, or when the causeway is busy |
Road, air or sea from Jeddah to Bahrain?
- Furniture and cars: by road, door to door.
- Luggage and parcels: by air, saving three days of road.
- Heavy containers: by sea, for anyone not in a hurry, as the ship sails round the Arabian Peninsula.
- From humidity to humidity: Jeddah and Bahrain are both coastal, so drying before packing is essential.
Furniture from Jeddah to Bahrain
Furniture from Jeddah to Bahrain with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,820 for apartment furniture, with dismantling, packing and assembly. Fabrics and mattresses are dried before packing, as the furniture spends three days in the truck.
- Survey: free in Jeddah, or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter, each pieceโs fixings in a numbered bag.
- Packing: blankets and tight film against Gulf humidity, with bubble wrap and corrugated card for glass.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, with straps between rows.
- Delivery: assembly in the rooms of the home in Bahrain, with the list checked.
Car shipping from Jeddah to Bahrain
Shipping a car from Jeddah to Bahrain with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,820 on a carrier, in 3โ4 days.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates for a permanent export or a transit authorisation.
- 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 Bahrain: permanent registration carries 5% duty on value and a technical test.
- Electric cars: shipped on an enclosed carrier with a partly charged battery.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton from Jeddah to Bahrain starts from SAR 59. It is collected from Jeddah and Makkah, numbered and arrives in 3โ5 days in a shared load.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part load: from SAR 9 per kg.
- Full truck: priced by type, reaching Bahrain in 2โ3 days from Jeddah.
- Containers: by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to Khalifa Bin Salman Port.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration and certificate of origin.
- Duties: GCC-origin goods are exempt with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5%.
Air freight from Jeddah to Bahrain
Air freight from Jeddah to Bahrain with Alfaris starts from SAR 41 per kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours. From Jeddah, air saves three days of road, so it is chosen for luggage, urgent parcels and spare parts, not only documents.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | ID or Iqama + packing list + consignee details |
| Used household furniture | ID or Iqama + packing list + Bahraini residence permit or tenancy contract if requested |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID + export plates or transit authorisation |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Used furniture: usually exempt for someone relocating, in personal quantities.
- GCC origin: exempt with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5%.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: prescription medicines, drones and radio devices.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Jeddah to Bahrain
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your Jeddah district and your town in Bahrain.
- Send the details: photos or a list, or ask for a free survey.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the loading date.
- Prepare the documents: ID, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading: drying, dismantling, packing and numbering.
- The road: an update at Riyadh and at the causeway.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
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Delivery across Bahrain
| City | Distance from the causeway | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manama | about 25 km | Towers in Seef and Juffair ask for a move-in permit and lift booking |
| Muharraq | about 30 km | Narrow streets in the old quarters |
| Riffa | about 20 km | Villas and compounds |
| Isa Town and Hamad Town | 10โ20 km | The closest towns to the causeway |
| Sitra and Hidd | 30โ35 km | Industrial areas and the port |
| Budaiya and Al Jasra | 0โ10 km | At the end of the causeway |
How to calculate shipping cost to Bahrain
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 6 cartons | 6 ร SAR 59 | SAR 354 |
| Two suitcases by air, 40 kg | 40 ร SAR 41 | SAR 1,640 |
| 300 kg of goods | 300 ร SAR 9 | SAR 2,700 |
| Bedroom set + car | 1,090 + 1,820 | SAR 2,910 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck for a small load, upper floors without a lift, wooden crates, and weekends on the causeway.
- What lowers it: a shared load, dismantling the furniture, and crossing early in the week.
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Bahrain
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Bahrain is a shared road load: from SAR 59 per carton and SAR 9 per kg of goods. Because the distance is long, sort before shipping so you do not pay to move what is not worth it.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Packing furniture while damp | Mould after three days | Drying and moisture sachets |
| Reaching the causeway at the weekend | Hours of waiting | Set loading day so the crossing falls midweek |
| Fasah authorisation after loading | A truck waiting at the customs island | Issue it before loading day |
| Belongings inside the car | A customs remark | An empty car |
| Shipping everything unsorted | Paying for what is not worth it | Sort before the survey |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Bahrain?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Bahrain
How much does furniture shipping from Jeddah to Bahrain cost?
From SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,820 for apartment furniture with Alfaris, and a carton from SAR 59.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Bahrain take?
2โ4 days by road across the King Fahd Causeway, and 24โ48 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Bahrain?
A shared road load, from SAR 59 per carton and SAR 9 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Jeddah to Bahrain?
From SAR 41 per kg from King Abdulaziz airport.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Bahrain?
From SAR 1,820 on a carrier, in 3โ4 days.
Which is the best furniture mover from Jeddah to Bahrain?
One that packs for humidity, times the causeway crossing and clears before arrival. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I ship from Jeddah to Bahrain, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your home in Jeddah or Makkah to your home in Bahrain, including clearance and assembly.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Manama, Muharraq and Riffa?
Yes, and to Isa Town, Hamad Town and Sitra.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable given the distance.
How far is it from Jeddah to Bahrain by road?
About 1,420 km via Riyadh, Khobar and the King Fahd Causeway.
Is air freight from Jeddah to Bahrain better than road?
For luggage and urgent parcels, yes, saving three days. For furniture and cars, road is the way.
