Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Riyadh to Turkey on a multimodal route: by road from Riyadh to Jeddah port, then by sea through the Suez Canal to Mersin, in 14โ22 days. Prices start from SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture, SAR 5,460 for a whole home, SAR 820 for a carton shipment and SAR 4,550 to ship a car. Air freight to Istanbul starts from SAR 13.5 per kg in 3โ5 days.
Road then sea: Riyadh โ Jeddah (950 km) โ Suez Canal โ Mersin ยท or by road via Jordan and Syria, or Iraq ยท or by air from King Khalid airport ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Riyadh to Turkey at a glance
- Road then sea: a day from Riyadh to Jeddah, then 12โ20 days to Turkey.
- Road: 7โ10 days via Jordan and Syria or via Iraq, depending on the borders.
- Air: 3โ5 days from King Khalid airport, from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Luggage and cartons: a luggage shipment from SAR 637 and cartons from SAR 820.
- Furniture: a room from SAR 3,185 and a whole home by sea from SAR 5,460.
- Car: from SAR 4,550 from Riyadh.
- Customs: Turkey is outside the GCC customs union, with duties by item.
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Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Turkey
Riyadh is an inland city, so its shipment to Turkey starts by road: 950 km to Jeddah port, where the container is loaded onto a ship for Mersin. For anyone in a hurry there are two road routes: north to Jordan and Syria, or to Arar and then Iraq and the Ibrahim Khalil crossing, both depending on the state of the borders.
| 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 Mersin | by sea | 6โ9 days |
| Clearance at the Turkish port | โ | 2โ4 days |
| The port โ the address in Turkey | by city | one to three days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-load sea freight | 12โ20 days from Jeddah | A room of furniture, cartons and goods | SAR 3,185 per room |
| Sea container | 12โ20 days from Jeddah | A whole home, goods or cars | SAR 7,280 per 40 ft container |
| Road freight | 7โ10 days | A truck of furniture or goods | Quoted on request |
| Car shipping | 10โ20 days | A car inside a container | SAR 4,095 from Jeddah |
| Air freight | 3โ5 days | Parcels, luggage and documents | SAR 13.5 per kg |
Shipping prices from Riyadh to Turkey
Alfaris prices from Riyadh to Turkey start from SAR 13.5 per kg by air and SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture. A car costs more from Riyadh than from Jeddah, as it is first taken by road to the port.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Personal parcel by air | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Small shipment | per shipment | SAR 182 |
| Luggage shipment | by air or road | SAR 637 |
| Carton shipment | by road or air | SAR 820 |
| Complete room of furniture | part-load sea or road | SAR 3,185 |
| Commercial goods | per shipment | SAR 3,185 |
| Whole home furniture | by sea | SAR 5,460 |
| 40 ft container | by sea | SAR 7,280 |
| Car | by sea inside a container | SAR 4,550 |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover freight to Turkey. Turkish customs duties and VAT are outside them, and delivery to cities far from the port is charged by distance.
Road-then-sea or direct by road from Riyadh?
| Criterion | Road to Jeddah, then sea | Direct by road |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 14โ22 days | 7โ10 days |
| Crossings | Jeddah port and a Turkish port | At least three borders |
| Reliability | A fixed sailing schedule | Varies with the state of the borders |
| Suits | A whole home in a container | An urgent truck of furniture or goods |
| Price | From SAR 5,460 for a whole home | Quoted on request |
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 Turkey
Furniture from Riyadh to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 3,185 for a complete room and SAR 5,460 for a whole home by sea. The furniture leaves Riyadhโs dry air for three weeks in a sea container, 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.
- A list in English or Turkish: itemised with values, for Turkish customs.
- Delivery: clearance at the Turkish port, then delivery to the address.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Turkey
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,550: it goes by road to Jeddah port and then by sea inside a container, in 15โ30 days.
- First of all: importing used cars into Turkey is restricted, and the usual route is temporary entry on foreign plates for a set period, for someone resident abroad. The conditions are checked before shipping.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs passport, and export plates or an exit authorisation.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Securing: timber chocks and straps inside the container.
- Duties: paid in Turkey by the type of entry.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A luggage shipment from Riyadh to Turkey starts from SAR 637, a carton shipment from SAR 820, and an air parcel from SAR 13.5 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)
- Commercial goods: from SAR 3,185 per shipment.
- 40 ft container: from SAR 7,280 by sea; a 20 ft container is quoted on request.
- Part load (LCL): per cubic metre or per pallet, quoted on request.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin and a bill of lading.
- In Turkey: a registered importer with a tax number, duties by tariff line, and VAT.
Air freight from Riyadh to Turkey
Air freight from Riyadh to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 13.5 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days in Istanbul. The flight from King Khalid airport takes about four hours. From Riyadh, air saves two to three weeks, making it the first choice for luggage and parcels.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | Passport + packing list + the consigneeโs details and Turkish number |
| Used household furniture | Passport + an itemised list with values + a Turkish residence permit or proof of relocation where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + the ownerโs 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, plus VAT.
- Used furniture: exemption is considered for someone relocating to Turkey, in personal quantities and once only.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: medicines, electronics in quantity, and drones.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Riyadh to Turkey
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Riyadh and your city in Turkey.
- Choose the mode: sea, road or air, and the arrival port.
- 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 Turkey and delivery to the address.
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Delivery across Turkey
| City | Nearest port | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Ambarli | Busy districts and narrow streets; a small truck for distribution |
| Bursa | Istanbul or Gemlik | Two hours from Istanbul |
| Ankara | Mersin | About 500 km from the port |
| Izmir | Izmir | Western Turkey |
| Antalya | Mersin or Antalya | The southern coast |
| Mersin, Adana and Gaziantep | Mersin | The closest to the arrival port |
| Trabzon | Istanbul or Mersin | North-eastern Turkey; a long inland haul |
How to calculate shipping cost to Turkey
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 suitcases by air, 60 kg | 60 ร SAR 13.5 | SAR 810 |
| A room of furniture | part-load sea freight | SAR 3,185 |
| Whole home + car | 5,460 + 4,550 | SAR 10,010 |
- What raises the cost: a full container for a small load, delivery to cities far from the port, wooden crates and Turkish duties.
- What lowers it: part-load sea freight, dismantling the furniture and choosing the port nearest the delivery city.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Turkey
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Turkey is air for luggage and parcels, from SAR 13.5 per kg, and part-load sea freight for furniture, from SAR 3,185 per room.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping a car without checking the Turkish conditions | It is held at the port | Check the type of entry before shipping |
| A vague packing list in Arabic | Delay at Turkish customs | An itemised list with values in English or Turkish |
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing and absorbent sachets |
| Choosing a port far from the delivery city | An extra inland transport bill | Mersin for the south and centre, Istanbul for Marmara |
| A consignee with no Turkish number | Delivery cannot be made | An active Turkish number and a clear address |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Turkey?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Turkey
How much does shipping from Riyadh to Turkey cost?
From SAR 13.5 per kg by air, SAR 820 for a carton shipment and SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture with Alfaris.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Turkey take?
14โ22 days by road then sea, 7โ10 days by road and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Turkey?
Air for light parcels from SAR 13.5 per kg, and part-load sea freight for furniture from SAR 3,185 per room.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Turkey?
From SAR 13.5 per kg, arriving in 3โ5 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Turkey?
From SAR 4,550 by sea inside a container, once the Turkish entry conditions are checked.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to Turkey?
One that uses export packing, picks the port nearest your city and clears in Turkey. Alfaris starts from SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture.
How do I ship from Riyadh, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need a passport, an itemised packing list with values, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details and Turkish number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Riyadh to the consigneeโs address in Turkey, with clearance at the Turkish port or airport.
Do you ship from Riyadh to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir?
Yes, and to Bursa, Antalya, Mersin and Gaziantep.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable for sea freight.
Why does Riyadh cargo go to Jeddah first?
Because Jeddah is the port for shipping to Turkey via the Suez Canal, and Riyadh is an inland city 950 km away.
Is road freight from Riyadh to Turkey available?
Yes, in 7โ10 days via Jordan and Syria or via Iraq, depending on the state of the borders at the time.
