Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Dammam to Turkey with sea freight via the Suez Canal. Dammam has two routes: by road to Jeddah port then by sea to Mersin in 15โ23 days, or by sea from Dammam port round the Arabian Peninsula in 20โ30 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 starts from SAR 13.5 per kg.
Dammam โ Jeddah by road (1,350 km) โ Suez โ Mersin ยท or Dammam port โ Hormuz โ Bab el-Mandeb โ Suez โ Mersin ยท or by air from King Fahd airport ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Dammam to Turkey at a glance
- Via Jeddah: a day and a half by road to Jeddah port, then 12โ20 days by sea.
- From Dammam port: the ship sails round the Arabian Peninsula to Suez, 20โ30 days.
- Road: 7โ10 days, with the Iraq route via Arar the closest to the east, depending on the borders.
- Air: 3โ5 days from King Fahd airport, from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Furniture: a room from SAR 3,185 and a whole home from SAR 5,460.
- Car: from SAR 4,550.
- Pickup: Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail and Qatif.
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Route details and transit time from Dammam to Turkey
Dammam is on the Arabian Gulf and Turkey on the Mediterranean, so a ship from Dammam port leaves through Hormuz, rounds the Arabian Peninsula and enters the Red Sea before it reaches Suez. That is why most furniture goes by road to Jeddah and sails from there, leaving Dammam port for heavy containers in no hurry.
| 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 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 |
| Alternative: Dammam port โ Suez โ Mersin | by sea round the Arabian Peninsula | 16โ24 daysโ sailing |
| 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 Dammam to Turkey
Shipping prices from Dammam to Turkey are those of Riyadh, the nearest city with published prices: from SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture and SAR 4,550 for a car.
| 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.
From Dammam port or via Jeddah port?
| Criterion | Road to Jeddah, then sea | By sea from Dammam port |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 15โ23 days | 20โ30 days |
| Route | 1,350 km by road, then Suez | Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea, Suez |
| Suits | Furniture and part loads | Heavy containers and equipment |
| Handling | Loaded in Dammam, then moved to Jeddah 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 Turkey
Furniture from Dammam to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 3,185 for a complete room and SAR 5,460 for a whole home by sea.
- 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.
- 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 Dammam to Turkey
Shipping a car from Dammam to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,550 by sea inside a container.
- 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 Dammam 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 Dammam and Khobar, 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 Dammam to Turkey
Air freight from Dammam to Turkey starts from SAR 13.5 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days from King Fahd airport to Istanbul. From Dammam, air saves at least 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 Dammam to Turkey
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Dammam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Two suitcases by air, 40 kg | 40 ร SAR 13.5 | SAR 540 |
| 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 Dammam to Turkey
The cheapest way to ship from Dammam 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 Dammam to Turkey
How much does shipping from Dammam 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 Dammam to Turkey take?
15โ23 days via Jeddah port, 20โ30 days by sea from Dammam port and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Dammam, 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 Dammam to the consigneeโs address in Turkey, with clearance at the Turkish port or airport.
Do you ship from Dammam 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 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.
