Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Jeddah to Sudan, and Jeddah is Sudan’s port in Saudi Arabia: Port Sudan lies on the opposite shore, about 300 km away by sea. A shipment is collected from your door in Jeddah or Makkah and enters the port with no road leg, reaching Port Sudan in 10–20 days including clearance. Prices start from SAR 22.5 per kg, SAR 2,365 to ship a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep.
Route: Jeddah → Jeddah Islamic Port → Red Sea → Port Sudan or Suakin · a 6–12 hour crossing · 10–20 days door to port · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Jeddah to Sudan at a glance
- The port at your door: no road leg before the sea, making Jeddah the Kingdom’s fastest city for shipping to Sudan.
- The crossing: 6–12 hours between Jeddah and Port Sudan or Suakin.
- The full time: 10–20 days, most of it loading, waiting for a vessel and clearance.
- Prices: from SAR 22.5 per kg, a small car from SAR 2,365 and a jeep from SAR 2,595.
- Travellers’ luggage: the suitcases and cartons of anyone sailing or flying with more than their allowance.
- Pickup: Jeddah and Makkah, and from hotels for visitors and pilgrims.
- Air: 3–7 days from King Abdulaziz airport.
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Route details and transit time from Jeddah to Sudan
From Jeddah only the Red Sea lies between the shipment and Sudan. It is collected from your door, enters Jeddah Islamic Port the same day and crosses to Port Sudan in under a day. The rest of the time goes on waiting for the vessel and clearance at both ports.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup in Jeddah and entering the port | — | one to two days |
| Clearance and waiting for the vessel | — | 3–7 days |
| Jeddah → Port Sudan | about 300 km by sea | 6–12 hours |
| Clearance in Port Sudan | — | 4–8 days |
| Port Sudan → the city | by road, by city | Confirmed at the time of shipping |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-load sea freight | 10–20 days | Parcels, belongings and part-load furniture | SAR 22.5 per kg |
| Sea container | 10–20 days | A whole home or goods | Quoted on request |
| Car shipping | 10–20 days | By sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,365 |
| Air freight | 3–7 days | Documents and urgent parcels | Quoted on request |
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Sudan
Alfaris prices from Jeddah to Sudan start from SAR 22.5 per kg and SAR 2,365 for a small car, the lowest prices to Sudan because the port is in Jeddah itself.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Parcels and personal effects | per kg, Jeddah to Port Sudan | SAR 22.5 |
| Small car | by sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,365 |
| Jeep or 4×4 | by sea to Port Sudan | SAR 2,595 |
| Furniture and household appliances | part load or container | Quoted on request |
| 20 or 40 ft container | by sea to Port Sudan | Quoted on request |
| Air parcel | per kg | Quoted on request |
📌 These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals to Port Sudan. Sudanese customs duties and inland delivery are outside them.
Luggage of travellers and visitors from Jeddah and Makkah
- Excess luggage: for anyone sailing or flying over their allowance, the excess ships from SAR 22.5 per kg.
- Pilgrims and visitors: suitcases and gifts are collected from the hotel in Makkah or Jeddah.
- Appliances and screens: what travellers to Sudan buy most, packed in their cartons with extra protection.
- Numbering: a number on every piece, with the consignee’s name and Sudanese number.
- Zamzam water: in the quantities and containers export regulations allow.
Port Sudan or Suakin? The two arrival ports
| Port | Location | What arrives there |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan | The main port on the Red Sea | Containers, goods and cars |
| Suakin | about 60 km south of Port Sudan | Passenger ferries from Jeddah, with their luggage and cars |
Furniture from Jeddah to Sudan
Furniture and household appliances ship from Saudi Arabia to Sudan by sea, as a part load or in a container, priced after a free survey. Electrical appliances and screens are what ships to Sudan most, so they get export packing.
- Survey: free, at home or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter takes apart beds and wardrobes and numbers the fixings.
- Export packing: blankets and tight film, corrugated card, and wooden crates for screens and glass.
- Electrical appliances: in their original cartons or with foam corners; they are what ships to Sudan most.
- Numbering: a number on every piece and carton, with a copy of the list held by the consignee.
- Delivery: in Port Sudan, or to your city by agreement.
Car shipping from Jeddah to Sudan
Shipping a car from Jeddah to Sudan with Alfaris starts from SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep, by sea from Jeddah port to Port Sudan.
- Prices: a small car from SAR 2,365, and a jeep or 4×4 from SAR 2,595.
- Sudanese conditions: bringing in a car is subject to rules on model year and the owner’s status, so they are checked before shipping.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s passport, and export plates or a carnet (triptyque).
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Duties: paid in Port Sudan by the car’s type and model year.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
Suitcases and cartons from Jeddah to Sudan start from SAR 22.5 per kg. They are collected from your home or hotel in Jeddah and Makkah, weighed in front of you and numbered.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part load: per kg or per cubic metre, from SAR 22.5 per kg.
- Full container: 20 or 40 ft to Port Sudan, quoted on request.
- Food and medicines: in refrigerated containers with health certificates and approvals from the Sudanese authorities.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin and a bill of lading.
- In Sudan: a registered importer, with duties by tariff line.
Air freight from Jeddah to Sudan
Air freight from Jeddah to Sudan arrives in 3–7 days from King Abdulaziz airport to Port Sudan or Khartoum, quoted on request. Because the sea crossing from Jeddah is short, air is left for documents, medicines and whatever cannot wait for sea clearance.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | Passport + packing list + the consignee’s details and Sudanese number |
| Used furniture and household appliances | Passport + a detailed list + the final-exit visa or proof of return where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + the owner’s passport + export plates or a carnet (triptyque) |
| 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 |
- Duties: by item under the Sudanese tariff, paid in Port Sudan.
- Returning for good: what the Sudanese regulations in force allow for a returning expatriate’s effects is checked with the broker.
- 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 Jeddah to Sudan
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your city in Saudi Arabia and the delivery city in Sudan.
- Confirming delivery: we tell you where delivery ends: Port Sudan or your city.
- 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 Port Sudan, then handover or onward delivery by agreement.
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Delivery across Sudan
| City | Road from Port Sudan | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan | The arrival port | Delivery at the port or in the city |
| Suakin | about 60 km south | The ferry port from Jeddah |
| Kassala and Gedaref | Eastern Sudan | Road delivery from Port Sudan |
| Atbara and Shendi | On the Khartoum road | Road delivery |
| Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri | about 800 km | Traffic has returned; delivery is confirmed at the time of shipping |
| Wad Madani and Sennar | Central Sudan | Delivery is confirmed at the time of shipping |
| Darfur and Kordofan | Western Sudan | Depending on road conditions at the time of shipping |
How to calculate shipping cost to Sudan
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Two suitcases, 50 kg | 50 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 1,125 |
| A screen and cartons, 80 kg | 80 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 1,800 |
| A small car | by sea | SAR 2,365 |
- What raises the cost: delivery to cities far from Port Sudan, a full container for a small load, wooden crates and Sudanese duties.
- What lowers it: part-load sea freight, delivery in Port Sudan, and sorting out what is not worth shipping.
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Sudan
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Sudan is part-load sea freight: from SAR 22.5 per kg, with no road haul to the port to pay for.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping without confirming delivery to the city | A shipment waiting in Port Sudan | Confirm the delivery city at booking |
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing and crates for screens |
| A vague packing list | Delay at the port | A detailed, numbered list |
| Shipping a car without checking the Sudanese conditions | It is held at the port | Check the conditions before shipping |
| A consignee with no Sudanese number | Delivery cannot be made | An active number and a name matching the ID |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Sudan?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Sudan
How much does shipping from Jeddah to Sudan cost?
From SAR 22.5 per kg to Port Sudan with Alfaris, and a small car from SAR 2,365.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Sudan take?
10–20 days by sea including clearance, with the crossing itself 6–12 hours. By air, 3–7 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Sudan?
Part-load sea freight, from SAR 22.5 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Jeddah to Sudan?
It is quoted on request by weight and available flights.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Sudan?
From SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep.
Which is the best furniture mover from Jeddah to Sudan?
One that gets your shipment into the port on pickup day and clears in Port Sudan. Alfaris prices furniture after a free survey.
How do I ship from Jeddah to Sudan, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need a passport, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s details and Sudanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
From your door in Jeddah to Port Sudan, yes. Delivery to Sudanese cities is confirmed at the time of shipping.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Khartoum and Port Sudan?
To Port Sudan directly, and to Khartoum by road from there, with delivery confirmed at the time of shipping.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
How long does the ship take from Jeddah to Port Sudan?
6–12 hours, depending on sea conditions.
Do you ship travellers’ excess luggage?
Yes, from SAR 22.5 per kg, collected from the home or hotel in Jeddah and Makkah.
