Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Jeddah to Lebanon with direct sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Beirut: the furniture is loaded into a container at your door, sails through the Suez Canal and reaches Beirut in 10โ15 days. Prices start from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight, SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg, SAR 11 per kg and SAR 4,095 to ship a car. Air freight starts from SAR 32 per kg.
Sea route: Jeddah Islamic Port โ Red Sea โ Suez Canal โ eastern Mediterranean โ Port of Beirut ยท 10โ15 days door to door ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon at a glance
- The port at your door: Jeddah is the port for shipping to Lebanon, so there is no road leg before the sea.
- Transit: 10โ15 days by sea door to door, about a week of it sailing.
- Consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre, for part-load furniture and cartons.
- Full container: 20 or 40 ft for a whole home, quoted on request.
- Cartons and belongings: a carton from SAR 228 and from SAR 11 per kg.
- Car: from SAR 4,095, or inside the container with the furniture.
- Air: from SAR 32 per kg, 3โ5 days.
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Route details and transit time from Jeddah to Lebanon
Jeddah is the Kingdomโs closest city to Lebanon by sea: the ship leaves the port heading north up the Red Sea, passes through the Suez Canal, then sails the eastern Mediterranean to Beirut. There are no long road legs, so the container is loaded at your door and enters the port the same day.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Loading in Jeddah and entering the port | โ | one to two days |
| Clearance and waiting for the vessel | โ | 2โ3 days |
| Jeddah โ Suez Canal โ Beirut | about 1,000 nautical miles | 5โ8 days |
| Clearance at the Port of Beirut | โ | 2โ3 days |
| The port โ the address in Lebanon | up to 90 km | one day |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated sea freight | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | Part-load furniture, cartons and goods | SAR 320 per cubic metre |
| Sea container | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | A whole home, goods or a car | Quoted on request |
| Road freight | 4โ6 days | Dedicated truck or consolidation | SAR 7,735 per dedicated truck |
| Car shipping | 7โ9 days | A car on a hydraulic carrier | SAR 4,095 |
| Air freight | 3โ5 days | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 32 per kg |
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Lebanon
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Lebanon are those of Riyadh, the nearest city with published prices: from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 228 per carton. A full container from Jeddah is quoted on request.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Personal effects | per kg | SAR 11 |
| Carton | up to 20 kg | SAR 228 |
| Goods and part-load furniture | per cubic metre, consolidated | SAR 320 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 32 |
| Whole home or villa furniture | dedicated truck | SAR 7,735 |
| Car | hydraulic carrier | SAR 4,095 |
| 20 or 40 ft container | by sea to the Port of Beirut | Quoted on request |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals from Riyadh and cover transport to Beirut. Lebanese customs duties and VAT are outside them.
A full container or consolidated freight from Jeddah?
| Criterion | Consolidated (LCL) | Full container (FCL) |
|---|---|---|
| When it suits | A room or two and cartons | A whole home, or furniture and a car |
| Pricing | Per cubic metre, from SAR 320 | Per 20 or 40 ft container |
| Loading | At the consolidation warehouse | At your door, sealed in front of you |
| Handling | Unloaded and sorted in Beirut | Opened at the consigneeโs or in the port |
| Timing | Waits for the container to fill | Sails on the first vessel |
Packing furniture for a sea voyage from Jeddah
- Dry first: Jeddahโs humidity and then two weeks in a closed container, so fabrics and mattresses are aired before packing.
- Moisture sachets: hung inside the container and placed in the cartons.
- Wood: blankets, then film, so the finish does not sweat.
- Wooden crates: for glass, marble and screens.
- Stowage: no gaps in the container, with straps and bars to stop movement in the swell.
Furniture from Jeddah to Lebanon
Furniture from Jeddah to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight. A whole home ships in a 20 or 40 ft container loaded at your door, priced after the survey.
- Survey: free in Jeddah, or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter, each pieceโs fixings in a numbered bag.
- Export packing: blankets and tight film, corrugated card, and wooden crates for glass and delicate pieces.
- Moisture: absorbent sachets inside the container and cartons.
- Loading: tight stowage and straps that stop movement.
- Delivery: clearance at the Port of Beirut, then delivery to the address.
Car shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Jeddah to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095. From Jeddah the car usually goes by sea: in a container of its own, or with the furniture in a 40 ft container.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID or passport, and export plates.
- Lebanese conditions: importing used cars is subject to model-year rules, so they are checked before shipping.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Securing: a full cover and straps at the wheels, with timber chocks inside a container.
- Duties: paid in Lebanon by the carโs type, model year and value.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton up to 20 kg from Jeddah to Lebanon starts from SAR 228, and personal effects from SAR 11 per kg. It is collected from Jeddah and Makkah and ships by sea in a consolidation container, or by air for anyone in a hurry.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre, by road or sea.
- Full container: 20 or 40 ft from Jeddah port to the Port of Beirut, quoted on request.
- Full truck by road: from SAR 7,735, when the borders are open.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin, and a bill of lading for sea.
- Duties: by item under the Lebanese tariff, plus 11% VAT.
Air freight from Jeddah to Lebanon
Air freight from Jeddah to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 32 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days at Beirut airport. It saves two weeks over the sea, so it is chosen for luggage, parcels and documents.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | Passport or Iqama + packing list + the consigneeโs details and Lebanese number |
| Used household furniture | Passport + packing list + proof of return or residence where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID or passport + export plates |
| 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 |
- Outside the GCC customs union: duties depend on the item, with 11% VAT.
- Used furniture: exemption is considered for a Lebanese national returning for good, in personal quantities.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons 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 Jeddah to Lebanon
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your Jeddah district and your town in Lebanon.
- Choose: a full container, consolidated freight or air.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the loading date and the sailing date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading: drying, dismantling, export packing and sealing the container.
- Sailing: the bill of lading number for tracking.
- Delivery: clearance at the Port of Beirut and delivery to the address.
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Delivery across Lebanon
| City | Distance from Beirut | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | โ | The port and airport, with narrow streets that need a small truck |
| Jounieh and Byblos | 20โ40 km north | The coastal road |
| Tripoli | about 85 km north | With its own container port |
| Sidon | about 45 km south | The coastal road |
| Tyre | about 85 km south | South Lebanon |
| Zahle and the Bekaa | about 55 km east | A mountain road, and the gateway for road freight |
How to calculate shipping cost to Lebanon
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cartons up to 20 kg | 4 ร SAR 228 | SAR 912 |
| An 8 cubic metre bedroom set | 8 ร SAR 320 | SAR 2,560 |
| 150 kg of belongings | 150 ร SAR 11 | SAR 1,650 |
| A 25 kg suitcase by air | 25 ร SAR 32 | SAR 800 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck or full container for a small load, wooden crates, Lebanese duties and delivery to mountain areas.
- What lowers it: consolidated freight per cubic metre, dismantling the furniture and sorting out what is not worth shipping.
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Lebanon is consolidated sea freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre. For a whole home, a full container works out cheaper per cubic metre than consolidation.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing, absorbent sachets and crates |
| Shipping a car without checking the Lebanese conditions | Entry refused | Check the model year before shipping |
| A vague packing list | Delay at the Port of Beirut | A detailed list with values |
| Choosing road without asking about the borders | The truck held up | Confirm the state of the borders at the time of shipping |
| A consignee with no Lebanese number | Delivery cannot be made | An active Lebanese number and a clear address |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Lebanon?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
How much does furniture shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon cost?
From SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight with Alfaris, and a carton up to 20 kg from SAR 228.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon take?
10โ15 days by sea door to door, and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Lebanon?
Consolidated sea freight, from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Jeddah to Lebanon?
From SAR 32 per kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Lebanon?
From SAR 4,095, usually by sea inside a container.
Which is the best furniture mover from Jeddah to Lebanon?
One that loads the container at your door, uses export packing and clears at the Port of Beirut. Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How do I ship from Jeddah to Lebanon, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need a passport, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details and Lebanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your home in Jeddah or Makkah to the consigneeโs address in Lebanon, with clearance in Beirut.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon?
Yes, and to Jounieh, Byblos, Tyre and Zahle.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable for sea freight.
Which is better: a full container or consolidated freight?
A full container for a whole home or furniture with a car. Consolidation for a room or two, paying per cubic metre.
How long is the sailing from Jeddah to Beirut?
About 5โ8 days via the Suez Canal, plus clearance time at both ports.
