Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Riyadh to Iraq via the northern corridor and Jadidat Arar Crossing, from door to door. A shipment reaches Baghdad in 3–5 days, and Basra and Erbil in 4–7 days. Prices start from SAR 182 per suitcase, SAR 228 per carton, SAR 2,275 for a part-load of furniture, SAR 3,185 for a small apartment’s furniture and SAR 3,185 to ship a car.
Route: Riyadh → Qassim → Hafar Al-Batin → Rafha → Arar → Jadidat Arar Crossing → Nukhayb → Karbala → Baghdad · about 1,450 km · 3–5 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Riyadh to Iraq at a glance
- Border: Jadidat Arar in Saudi Arabia, facing Iraq’s Arar crossing, the main road border between the two countries.
- Distance: about 1,050 km from Riyadh to the border, then 400 km to Baghdad.
- Transit: 3–5 days to Baghdad, and 4–7 days to Basra and Erbil.
- Luggage and cartons: a suitcase from SAR 182 and a carton from SAR 228.
- Furniture: a part-load from SAR 2,275, a small apartment from SAR 3,185 and a large apartment from SAR 5,460.
- Car: from SAR 3,185.
- Customs: Iraq is outside the GCC customs union, so duties depend on the item.
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Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Iraq
The northern corridor is Riyadh’s road to Iraq: north to Qassim, then Hafar Al-Batin and Rafha on the international road that follows the border, as far as Arar and Jadidat Arar Crossing. Beyond the border the road passes Nukhayb and Karbala to Baghdad. The crossing, in the Northern Borders region, is far from the major cities, so documents are prepared in Riyadh.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh → Qassim → Hafar Al-Batin | about 520 km | 5.5 hours |
| Hafar Al-Batin → Rafha → Arar | about 470 km | 5 hours |
| Arar → Jadidat Arar Crossing | about 60 km | 40 minutes |
| Jadidat Arar and Iraq’s Arar crossing | — | one to two days |
| The border → Nukhayb → Karbala → Baghdad | about 400 km | 5 hours |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 5–8 days | Luggage, cartons and part-load furniture | SAR 182 per suitcase |
| Dedicated truck | 3–5 days | A full home or full load | SAR 5,915 |
| Car carrier | 4–6 days | Cars | SAR 3,185 |
| Air freight | 2–4 days | Documents and urgent parcels | Quoted on request |
| Sea freight | By the line | Containers to Umm Qasr port | Quoted on request |
Shipping prices from Riyadh to Iraq
Alfaris prices from Riyadh to Iraq start from SAR 182 per suitcase and SAR 228 per carton. Iraq is farther than the Gulf states and its border procedures take longer, so its prices are higher than theirs.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Suitcase | up to 20 kg | SAR 182 |
| Carton | up to 30 kg | SAR 228 |
| Cartons and parcels shipment | part load | SAR 1,365 |
| Part-load furniture | shared load with packing | SAR 2,275 |
| Small apartment furniture | one to two rooms | SAR 3,185 |
| Household effects | 500–1,000 kg | SAR 4,095 |
| Large apartment furniture | 3–4 rooms | SAR 5,460 |
| Whole household by dedicated truck | Dyna or trailer, with dismantling | SAR 5,915 |
| Goods | 100–500 kg | SAR 3,185 |
| Sedan or 4×4 | carrier | SAR 3,185 |
📌 These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals to Baghdad and cover door-to-door transport. Iraqi customs duties are outside them, and Basra and Erbil cost slightly more because they are farther.
Crossing at Jadidat Arar: what happens?
- Before loading: the broker’s authorisation through Fasah, the numbered packing list and the consignee’s details in Iraq.
- On the Saudi side: an export declaration, weighing the truck and an X-ray check.
- The exchange yard: the shipment is transferred to the Iraqi carrier as the border’s procedures require, against a counted and checked report.
- On the Iraqi side: an import declaration, inspection and payment of duties.
- After release: the road to Karbala and on to Baghdad.
- Time: one to two days, longer than at the Gulf borders.
Why shipping to Iraq needs stronger packing
- Two handlings: loading in Riyadh and then the transfer at the exchange yard, so every piece is carried more than once.
- Numbering: a number on each piece and carton, checked at the border and at delivery.
- Wooden crates: for glass, screens and delicate pieces.
- Tight film: against the dust of a long desert road.
- The list: one copy with the shipment, one with you and one with the consignee.
Furniture from Riyadh to Iraq
Furniture from Riyadh to Iraq with Alfaris starts from SAR 2,275 for a part-load, SAR 3,185 for a small apartment, SAR 5,460 for a large apartment and SAR 5,915 for a dedicated truck with dismantling.
- Survey: free in any Riyadh district, or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter, each piece’s fixings in a numbered bag.
- Packing: blankets and tight film, bubble wrap and corrugated card for glass, wooden crates for delicate pieces.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, with straps between rows.
- Delivery: at the consignee’s address in Iraq, with the list checked.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Iraq
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Iraq with Alfaris starts from SAR 3,185 for a sedan or 4×4 on a carrier, in 4–6 days.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s ID or passport, and export plates.
- Iraqi conditions: importing used cars is subject to model-year and condition 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 on all four wheels.
- Duties: paid in Iraq by the car’s type and model year.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A suitcase up to 20 kg from Riyadh to Iraq starts from SAR 182 with Alfaris, a carton up to 30 kg from SAR 228, and a part-load shipment of cartons and parcels from SAR 1,365. It is collected from your door, numbered and delivered to the consignee’s address.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part-load goods: from SAR 3,185 for a shipment of 100–500 kg.
- Full truck: from SAR 5,915, priced by type and destination.
- Dates and food: in refrigerated trucks with health certificates.
- Equipment and materials: on flatbeds, priced by weight and dimensions.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin, and an import licence for the Iraqi importer where required.
- Duties: by item under the Iraqi tariff.
Air freight from Riyadh to Iraq
Air freight from Riyadh to Iraq arrives in 2–4 days in Baghdad, Erbil or Basra, and is quoted on request by weight and destination. It suits documents, samples and parcels that cannot wait out the days at the border. It is charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | ID or passport + packing list + the consignee’s details and Iraqi number |
| Used household furniture | Passport + packing list + proof of residence or return if requested |
| Car | Registration + owner’s ID or passport + export plates |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certified certificate of origin |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Outside the GCC customs union: no GCC exemption, and duties depend on the item.
- Used furniture: exemption is considered for an Iraqi returning home or someone relocating, in personal quantities.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons, alcohol 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 Iraq
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your district and the delivery city in Iraq.
- Send the details: photos or a list, or ask for a free survey.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- Crossing: Jadidat Arar, with an update on entering and leaving it.
- Delivery: at the consignee’s address, with the list checked.
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Delivery across Iraqi cities
| City | Distance from Arar crossing | Transit from Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Karbala | about 300 km | 3–5 days |
| Najaf | about 330 km | 3–5 days |
| Baghdad | about 400 km | 3–5 days |
| Basra | about 850 km | 4–7 days |
| Mosul | about 800 km | 5–7 days |
| Erbil | about 760 km | 4–7 days |
How to calculate shipping cost to Iraq
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 suitcases | 3 × SAR 182 | SAR 546 |
| 4 cartons | 4 × SAR 228 | SAR 912 |
| Small apartment furniture + car | 3,185 + 3,185 | SAR 6,370 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck, delivery in Basra, Erbil or Mosul, wooden crates and Iraqi customs duties.
- What lowers it: a shared load, dismantling the furniture and sending everything at once.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Iraq
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Iraq is a shared road load: a suitcase from SAR 182, a carton from SAR 228 and part-load furniture from SAR 2,275. The load waits to fill, adding two to three days.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Light packing | Damage during the transfer at the exchange yard | Crates and packing that withstand two handlings |
| Pieces with no numbers | Items missing at delivery | A number and list for every piece |
| Fasah authorisation after loading | Waiting at a remote border | Issue it before pickup day |
| Shipping a car without checking the Iraqi conditions | Entry refused | Check the model year before shipping |
| A consignee with no Iraqi number | Delivery cannot be made | An active Iraqi number and a clear address |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Iraq?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Iraq
How much does furniture shipping from Riyadh to Iraq cost?
From SAR 2,275 for a part-load and SAR 3,185 for a small apartment with Alfaris, and a carton from SAR 228.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Iraq take?
3–5 days to Baghdad, and 4–7 days to Basra and Erbil.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Iraq?
A shared road load: a suitcase from SAR 182 and a carton from SAR 228.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Iraq?
It is quoted on request by weight and destination, arriving in 2–4 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Iraq?
From SAR 3,185 for a sedan or 4×4 on a carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to Iraq?
One that packs for two handlings, numbers every piece and clears at Arar. Alfaris starts from SAR 2,275 for part-load furniture.
How do I send a shipment from Riyadh to Iraq, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the price and date are set. You need a passport, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s details and Iraqi number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Riyadh to the consignee’s address in Iraq.
Do you ship from Riyadh to Baghdad, Basra and Erbil?
Yes, and to Karbala, Najaf and Mosul.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable given the length of the route.
Which road border lies between Saudi Arabia and Iraq?
Jadidat Arar in the Northern Borders region, facing Iraq’s Arar crossing.
How long do procedures at Arar take?
One to two days when the documents are complete.
Is customs duty charged in Iraq?
Yes. Iraq is outside the GCC customs union and duties depend on the item. Exemption on used furniture is considered for someone returning home.
