Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Al-Ahsa to Turkey that moves industrial equipment, furniture and goods from Hofuf and Al Mubarraz to Mersin or Istanbul via the Suez Canal. A shipment goes by road to Jeddah port then by sea in 15โ23 days, while heavy containers sail from Dammam port in 20โ30 days. Prices start from SAR 3,185 for commercial goods, SAR 7,280 for a 40 ft container, SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture and SAR 4,550 to ship a car.
Hofuf โ Riyadh โ Jeddah by road (1,280 km) โ Suez โ Mersin or Istanbul ยท or Dammam port (150 km) โ round the Arabian Peninsula โ Suez ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Al-Ahsa to Turkey at a glance
- Via Jeddah: a day and a half by road, then 12โ20 days by sea, the fastest.
- From Dammam port: 150 km away, for equipment and heavy containers in no hurry.
- Mersin or Istanbul: Mersin for factories in the south and centre, Istanbul for the industrial Marmara region.
- Industrial equipment: in enclosed or open-top containers, or on flat racks.
- Prices: goods from SAR 3,185 per shipment, and a 40 ft container from SAR 7,280.
- Furniture and car: a room from SAR 3,185 and a car from SAR 4,550.
- Air: from SAR 13.5 per kg, for urgent spare parts.
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Route details and transit time from Al-Ahsa to Turkey
Al-Ahsa lies in the east of the Kingdom and Turkey on the Mediterranean, so every sea route passes the Suez Canal. Furniture and urgent shipments go by road via Riyadh to Jeddah port. Heavy equipment is loaded at nearby Dammam port, saving the long road haul at the cost of extra days at sea.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hofuf โ Riyadh โ Jeddah by road | about 1,280 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: Hofuf โ Dammam port โ Suez โ Turkey | 150 km by road, then sea | 20โ30 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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey
Shipping prices from Al-Ahsa to Turkey are those of Riyadh, the nearest city with published prices: from SAR 3,185 for commercial goods and SAR 7,280 for a 40 ft container. Oversize equipment is quoted on request.
| 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.
Shipping industrial equipment via Mersin or Istanbul
| Equipment | Shipping method | Best Turkish port |
|---|---|---|
| Machines, pumps and generators | 20 or 40 ft container | Mersin for Adana, Gaziantep and Kayseri |
| Oversize equipment | Open-top container or flat rack | By the factoryโs location |
| Spare parts | Part load or air | Istanbul for the Marmara region |
| Dismantled production lines | Several containers | Istanbul or Gemlik for Bursa and Kocaeli |
What equipment shipping to Turkey requires
- Details: weight, dimensions and photos of the equipment, which settle the container type and the price.
- Documents: an invoice with values, 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.
- Used equipment: importing it into Turkey is subject to conditions and permits, so they are checked with the importer before shipping.
- Insurance: advisable for equipment, at a percentage of the invoice value.
Furniture from Al-Ahsa to Turkey
Furniture from Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa, 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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey
Shipping a car from Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey starts from SAR 637, a carton shipment from SAR 820, and an air parcel from SAR 13.5 per kg. Al-Ahsa dates ship by air by the carton as gifts.
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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey
Air freight to Turkey starts from SAR 13.5 per kg. Al-Ahsa air shipments leave from Dammam airport, reaching Istanbul in 3โ5 days. It is used for spare parts that a machineโs operation depends on, rather than waiting three weeks for a ship.
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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Al-Ahsa 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 20 kg spare part by air | 20 ร SAR 13.5 | SAR 270 |
| A shipment of commercial goods | part load | SAR 3,185 |
| A 40 ft container of equipment | by sea | SAR 7,280 |
- 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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey
The cheapest way to ship from Al-Ahsa to Turkey is air for spare parts and parcels, from SAR 13.5 per kg, and a sea container for equipment and goods, from SAR 7,280 per 40 ft container.
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 Al-Ahsa to Turkey
How much does shipping from Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa 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 Al-Ahsa, 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 Al-Ahsa to the consigneeโs address in Turkey, with clearance at the Turkish port or airport.
Do you ship from Al-Ahsa 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.
How is industrial equipment shipped to Turkey?
In enclosed or open-top containers or on flat racks, with a 40 ft container from SAR 7,280.
Which suits equipment better: Mersin or Istanbul?
Mersin for factories in the south and centre such as Adana and Gaziantep, and Istanbul for the industrial Marmara region.
