Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Dammam to Lebanon with sea freight via the Suez Canal to the Port of Beirut. Dammam has two sea routes: by road to Jeddah port then by sea, in 13โ18 days, or by sea from Dammam port round the Arabian Peninsula, in 18โ25 days. Prices start from SAR 11 per kg, SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg, SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 4,095 to ship a car.
Dammam โ Jeddah by road (1,350 km) โ Suez โ Beirut ยท or Dammam port โ Hormuz โ Bab el-Mandeb โ Suez โ Beirut ยท or by road through Jordan and Syria ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Dammam to Lebanon at a glance
- Via Jeddah: a day and a half by road to Jeddah port, then 10โ15 days by sea.
- From Dammam port: the ship sails round the Arabian Peninsula to Suez, 18โ25 days.
- Direct by road: 5โ7 days through Jordan and Syria, depending on the borders.
- Air: 3โ5 days from King Fahd airport, from SAR 32 per kg.
- Prices: from SAR 11 per kg, a carton from SAR 228 and SAR 320 per cubic metre.
- Car: from SAR 4,095.
- Pickup: Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail and Qatif.
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Route details and transit time from Dammam to Lebanon
Dammam is on the Arabian Gulf and Lebanon on the Mediterranean, so a ship from Dammam port leaves through the Strait of Hormuz, rounds the Arabian Peninsula, enters the Red Sea at Bab el-Mandeb and then passes Suez. It is a long route, which is why most furniture shipments go by road to Jeddah and sail from there in half the time.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam โ Riyadh โ Jeddah by road | about 1,350 km | a day and a half |
| 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 |
| Alternative: Dammam port โ Suez โ Beirut | by sea round the Arabian Peninsula | 14โ20 daysโ sailing |
| 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 Dammam to Lebanon
Shipping prices from Dammam to Lebanon are those of Riyadh, the nearest city with published prices: from SAR 11 per kg and SAR 320 per cubic metre. A full container is quoted on request, by port.
| 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.
From Dammam port or via Jeddah port?
| Criterion | Road to Jeddah, then sea | By sea from Dammam port |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 13โ18 days | 18โ25 days |
| Route | 1,350 km by road, then Suez | Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea, Suez |
| Suits | Furniture and consolidated freight | Heavy containers in no hurry |
| Handling | Loaded in Dammam, then moved to the port | Loaded and into the port the same day |
Pickup from Eastern Province cities
- Dammam: residential districts and an industrial area, with easy access for the truck or container.
- Khobar and Dhahran: towers that need a lift booking, and compounds that ask for an entry permit.
- Jubail and Qatif: by appointment, joining the Dammam shipment.
Furniture from Dammam to Lebanon
Furniture from Dammam to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight. A whole home ships in a container, priced after the survey.
- Survey: free in Dammam, 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 Dammam to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Dammam to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, or by sea inside a 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 Dammam to Lebanon starts from SAR 228, and personal effects from SAR 11 per kg. It is collected from Dammam and Khobar, 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 Dammam to Lebanon
Air freight from Dammam to Lebanon starts from SAR 32 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days from King Fahd airport. From Dammam, air saves at least two weeks, making it a practical option for luggage and parcels.
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 Dammam to Lebanon
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Dammam and your town in Lebanon.
- Choose the route: sea, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cartons up to 20 kg | 4 ร SAR 228 | SAR 912 |
| 7 cubic metres of part-load furniture | 7 ร SAR 320 | SAR 2,240 |
| 10 kg air parcel | 10 ร SAR 32 | SAR 320 |
- 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 Dammam to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Dammam to Lebanon is consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg.
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 Dammam to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Dammam to Lebanon cost?
From SAR 11 per kg and SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg with Alfaris, and from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How long does shipping from Dammam to Lebanon take?
13โ18 days via Jeddah port, 18โ25 days by sea from Dammam port and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Dammam to Lebanon?
Consolidated freight, from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Lebanon?
From SAR 32 per kg, arriving in 3โ5 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Dammam to Lebanon?
From SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, or by sea inside a container.
Which is the best furniture mover from Dammam to Lebanon?
One that uses export packing, clears at the Port of Beirut and delivers to the address. Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How do I ship from Dammam, 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 address in Dammam to the consigneeโs address in Lebanon, with clearance in Beirut.
Do you ship from Dammam 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.
Why does Dammam cargo go via Jeddah?
Because a ship from Dammam port sails round the Arabian Peninsula, so trucking to Jeddah saves about a week.
Do you collect from Khobar and Jubail?
Yes, and from Dhahran and Qatif, by appointment.
