Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Riyadh to Lebanon on a multimodal route: by road from Riyadh to Jeddah port, then by sea to the Port of Beirut, in 12โ17 days. Direct road freight through Jordan and Syria arrives in 4โ6 days when the borders are open. Prices start from SAR 11 per kg, SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg, SAR 320 per cubic metre, SAR 7,735 for a whole home by dedicated truck and SAR 4,095 to ship a car.
Road then sea: Riyadh โ Jeddah (950 km) โ Suez Canal โ Beirut ยท or direct by road: Riyadh โ Al Haditha โ Jordan โ Syria โ Beirut ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon at a glance
- Road then sea: a day from Riyadh to Jeddah, then 10โ15 days to Beirut.
- Direct by road: 4โ6 days through Jordan and Syria, depending on the borders.
- Air: 3โ5 days from King Khalid airport, from SAR 32 per kg.
- Cartons and belongings: a carton from SAR 228 and from SAR 11 per kg.
- Furniture: a part-load from SAR 320 per cubic metre and a whole home from SAR 7,735.
- Car: from SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, 7โ9 days.
- Customs: Lebanon is outside the GCC customs union, with 11% VAT.
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Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Lebanon
Riyadh is an inland city, so its shipment to Lebanon always starts by road. On the multimodal route the truck covers 950 km to Jeddah port, where the container is loaded onto a ship for Beirut. On the direct road route the truck heads north to Al Haditha, then Jordan, Syria and the Masnaa crossing.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh โ Taif โ Jeddah port | about 950 km | one day |
| Clearance and waiting for the vessel in Jeddah | โ | 2โ3 days |
| Jeddah โ Suez Canal โ Beirut | by sea | 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 Riyadh to Lebanon
Alfaris prices from Riyadh to Lebanon start from SAR 11 per kg and SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg, with part-load furniture from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
| 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.
Road-then-sea or direct by road from Riyadh?
| Criterion | Road to Jeddah, then sea | Direct by road |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 12โ17 days | 4โ6 days |
| Crossings | Jeddah port and the Port of Beirut | Al Haditha, then Jordan and Syria, then Masnaa |
| Reliability | A fixed sailing schedule | Varies with the state of the borders |
| Suits | A whole home in a container, and anything not urgent | A truck of furniture or goods when the borders are open |
| Handling | The container is loaded once | The load may be moved between trucks at the borders |
Pickup from Riyadh districts
- North Riyadh: villas and compounds, with easy access for the truck or container.
- East and central Riyadh: blocks and towers, with a parking spot and loading slot reserved.
- West Riyadh: closest to the Makkah road leading to Jeddah.
- Industrial areas: for goods and commercial containers.
Furniture from Riyadh to Lebanon
Furniture from Riyadh to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight, and SAR 7,735 for a whole home by dedicated truck. The furniture leaves Riyadhโs dry air for the humidity of the sea, so it gets export packing.
- Survey: free in Riyadh, 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 Riyadh to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, taking 7โ9 days. It can also ship by sea inside a container from Jeddah port.
- 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 Riyadh to Lebanon starts from SAR 228, and personal effects from SAR 11 per kg. It is collected from your Riyadh door, numbered and delivered to the consigneeโs address.
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 Riyadh to Lebanon
Air freight from Riyadh to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 32 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days from King Khalid airport to Beirut airport. It suits documents, parcels and luggage, and whatever you need before the furniture arrives.
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 Riyadh to Lebanon
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your district and your town in Lebanon.
- Choose the route: road then sea, direct by road, or air.
- 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 Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 cartons up to 20 kg | 5 ร SAR 228 | SAR 1,140 |
| 10 cubic metres of part-load furniture | 10 ร SAR 320 | SAR 3,200 |
| 8 kg air parcel | 8 ร SAR 32 | SAR 256 |
| Whole home + car | 7,735 + 4,095 | SAR 11,830 |
- 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 Riyadh to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Lebanon is consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg. You pay only for your volume and wait for the container or truck to fill.
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 Riyadh to Lebanon
How much does furniture shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon cost?
From SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 7,735 for a whole home by dedicated truck with Alfaris, and a carton from SAR 228.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon take?
12โ17 days by road then sea, 4โ6 days direct by road and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Lebanon?
Consolidated freight, from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Beirut?
From SAR 32 per kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Lebanon?
From SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, in 7โ9 days.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to Lebanon?
One that offers both routes, uses export packing and clears in Lebanon. Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How do I ship from Riyadh 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 Riyadh district to the consigneeโs address in Lebanon.
Do you ship from Riyadh 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.
Why does Riyadh cargo go to Jeddah first?
Because Jeddah is the port for shipping to Lebanon via the Suez Canal, and Riyadh is an inland city 950 km away.
Is road freight from Riyadh to Lebanon available?
Yes, through Jordan and Syria in 4โ6 days, depending on the state of the borders at the time.
