Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Riyadh to Sudan that collects the shipment from your Riyadh door and takes it by road to Jeddah port (about 950 km), then by sea to Port Sudan, in 12–22 days including clearance. Prices start from SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan, SAR 2,365 to ship a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep. Air freight from King Khalid airport arrives in 3–7 days.
Route: Riyadh → Taif → Jeddah port (950 km) → Red Sea → Port Sudan · 12–22 days · by air: 3–7 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Riyadh to Sudan at a glance
- Two stages: by road to Jeddah port in a day, then by sea to Port Sudan.
- Transit: 12–22 days including loading and clearance.
- Prices: from SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan, with the Riyadh–Jeddah haul a separate item.
- Cars: a small car from SAR 2,365 and a jeep from SAR 2,595.
- Final exit: most people shipping from Riyadh to Sudan are returning home with their household and appliances.
- Air: 3–7 days from King Khalid airport.
- Delivery inside Sudan: confirmed at the time of shipping.
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Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Sudan
Riyadh is an inland city, so its shipment to Sudan starts by road: 950 km on the Riyadh–Taif–Jeddah road, where it enters the port. Then comes a short crossing of the Red Sea to Port Sudan. Riyadh shipments are consolidated on regular trips to Jeddah, so your belongings do not wait for a dedicated truck.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup in Riyadh and consolidation | — | one to two days |
| Riyadh → Taif → Jeddah port | about 950 km | one day |
| 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 Riyadh to Sudan
Alfaris prices from Riyadh to Sudan start from SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan. The haul from Riyadh to Jeddah port is shown as a separate item in the price, by volume.
| 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.
Shipping a final-exit household and appliances from Riyadh
- Three weeks before travel: a survey and a list of the household and appliances.
- The list: detailed and numbered, in the owner’s name as on the passport.
- Appliances and screens: in their original cartons or in crates, as they are the most valuable part of the shipment.
- Loading: before the home is handed back, with the belongings shipped before or after you travel.
- The consignee: you or a relative in Sudan, with a Sudanese number and a name matching the ID.
- Delivery: in Port Sudan, or to your city by agreement.
Pickup from Riyadh districts
- South and central Riyadh: Al Batha, Manfuhah and Al Aziziyah, with narrow streets that need a small truck.
- East Riyadh: blocks and flats, with a parking spot reserved at the entrance.
- North Riyadh: villas and compounds, with easy truck access.
- West Riyadh: closest to the Makkah road leading to Jeddah.
Furniture from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Sudan
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Sudan with Alfaris starts from SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep: it is taken to Jeddah port and then by sea 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
Parcels, luggage and cartons from Riyadh to Sudan start from SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan. They are collected from your Riyadh door and consolidated on a trip to Jeddah port.
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 Riyadh to Sudan
Air freight from Riyadh to Sudan arrives in 3–7 days from King Khalid airport to Port Sudan or Khartoum, quoted on request. From Riyadh, air saves two weeks over the sea, so it is chosen for documents, medicines and whatever you need on arrival.
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 Riyadh 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 suitcases, 70 kg | 70 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 1,575 |
| Appliances and cartons, 150 kg | 150 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 3,375 |
| A jeep | by sea | SAR 2,595 |
- 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 Riyadh to Sudan
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Sudan is part-load sea freight via Jeddah: from SAR 22.5 per kg, with your shipment consolidated on a shared trip to the port.
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?
Related pages and guides
- Shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Sudan
- Shipping company from Jeddah to Sudan
- Furniture and personal effects shipping
- International shipping documents
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Sudan
How much does shipping from Riyadh to Sudan cost?
From SAR 22.5 per kg from Jeddah to Port Sudan with Alfaris, with the haul from Riyadh to the port added as a separate item.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Sudan take?
12–22 days by road to Jeddah then by sea, and 3–7 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Sudan?
Part-load sea freight via Jeddah, from SAR 22.5 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Sudan?
It is quoted on request by weight and available flights.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Sudan?
From SAR 2,365 for a small car and SAR 2,595 for a jeep.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to Sudan?
One that surveys, uses export packing and tells you where delivery ends. Alfaris prices furniture after a free survey.
How do I ship from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Port Sudan, yes. Delivery to Sudanese cities is confirmed at the time of shipping.
Do you ship from Riyadh to Khartoum and Port Sudan?
To Port Sudan via Jeddah port, 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.
Why does Riyadh cargo go via Jeddah?
Because Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port facing Port Sudan, and Riyadh is 950 km from it.
When should I start shipping a final-exit household?
About three weeks before travel, so the belongings are surveyed, packed and shipped before the home is handed back.
