Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, moving furniture, goods and cars by road through Al Khafji and Ar Ruqi crossings from door to door. A shipment reaches Kuwait City in 1–2 days from Riyadh, the Eastern Province and Qassim, and 3–5 days from Jeddah. Prices start from SAR 91 for a small carton, SAR 137 per parcel, SAR 1,365 for a small apartment’s furniture and SAR 910 to ship a car from Riyadh.
Two borders: Al Khafji → Nuwaiseeb (coastal) · Ar Ruqi → Salmi (inland) · Riyadh → Kuwait about 680 km · 1–2 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait at a glance
- The two borders: Al Khafji, facing Nuwaiseeb on the coast, and Ar Ruqi, facing Salmi near Hafar Al-Batin.
- Which is used: Al Khafji for shipments from the east and Al-Ahsa; Ar Ruqi for those from Riyadh, Qassim and Jeddah.
- Transit: 1–2 days from Riyadh, the east and Qassim, and 3–5 days from Jeddah.
- Cartons and parcels: a small carton from SAR 91 and a parcel from SAR 137.
- Furniture: a small apartment from SAR 1,365, a bedroom set from SAR 1,640 and a villa from SAR 3,640.
- Cars: from SAR 910 from Riyadh and SAR 1,820 from Jeddah.
- Goods: from SAR 22.5 per kg and SAR 545 per pallet.
- Air: from SAR 59 per kg.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait share two road borders. Al Khafji lies on the Gulf north of Jubail, facing Nuwaiseeb, and is the Eastern Province’s route. Ar Ruqi lies inland near Hafar Al-Batin, facing Salmi, and is the route for Riyadh, Qassim and the west of the Kingdom. Choosing the border nearest your city saves hundreds of kilometres.
| Pickup city | Nearest border | Distance to Kuwait City | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam and Khobar | Al Khafji | about 420 km | Usually one day |
| Al-Ahsa | Al Khafji | about 560 km | 1–2 days |
| Qassim | Ar Ruqi | about 600 km | 1–2 days |
| Riyadh | Ar Ruqi or Al Khafji | about 680 km | 1–2 days |
| Madinah | Ar Ruqi | about 1,100 km | 2–4 days |
| Jeddah and Makkah | Ar Ruqi | about 1,500 km | 3–5 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 2–5 days | Cartons, parcels and furniture items | SAR 91 per carton |
| Dedicated truck | 1–2 days | A full home or full load | By truck size |
| Car carrier | 1–4 days | Cars | SAR 910 |
| Air freight | 24–48 hours | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 59 per kg |
| Sea freight | By the line | Containers to Shuwaikh and Shuaiba | Quoted on request |
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Alfaris prices from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait start from SAR 91 for a small carton and SAR 137 per parcel. The price follows volume or weight, the pickup city and the truck type.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Small carton | per carton | SAR 91 |
| Small parcel | per parcel | SAR 137 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 59 |
| Small apartment furniture | with dismantling, packing and assembly | SAR 1,365 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,640 |
| Villa furniture | dedicated truck | SAR 3,640 |
| Commercial goods | per kg | SAR 22.5 |
| Commercial goods | per pallet | SAR 545 |
| Car from Riyadh | carrier | SAR 910 |
| Car from Jeddah | carrier | SAR 1,820 |
📌 These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover door-to-door transport. Any Kuwaiti customs duty is outside them.
Al Khafji or Ar Ruqi?
| Criterion | Al Khafji → Nuwaiseeb | Ar Ruqi → Salmi |
|---|---|---|
| Location | On the Gulf coast, north of Jubail | Inland, near Hafar Al-Batin |
| Serves | Dammam, Khobar, Jubail and Al-Ahsa | Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Madinah and Jeddah |
| Distance to Kuwait City | about 130 km | about 150 km |
| Enters Kuwait from | The south, near Ahmadi and Fahaheel | The west, near Jahra |
Furniture from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Furniture to Kuwait with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,365 for a small apartment, SAR 1,640 for a complete bedroom set and SAR 3,640 for a villa, with dismantling, packing and assembly.
- Survey: free, at home or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter takes apart beds and wardrobes and numbers the fixings.
- Packing: blankets and film for wood, bubble wrap and corrugated card for glass, wooden crates for delicate pieces.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, glass upright, straps between rows.
- Delivery: assembly in the rooms of the home in Kuwait, with the list checked.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait with Alfaris starts from SAR 910 from Riyadh and SAR 1,820 from Jeddah.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s ID, and export plates for a permanent export or a transit authorisation.
- 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.
- In Kuwait: permanent registration carries 5% duty on value and a technical test, and used cars are subject to model-year conditions that are checked before shipping.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A small carton from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait starts from SAR 91 with Alfaris, and a parcel from SAR 137. It is collected from your door, numbered and delivered to the consignee’s address in Kuwait.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Per kg: from SAR 22.5 for commercial goods.
- Per pallet: from SAR 545.
- Full truck: priced by type, reaching Kuwait in 1–2 days from Riyadh and Dammam.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, certificate of origin and an export declaration through Fasah.
- Duties: GCC-origin goods are exempt with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5%.
- Delivery: Shuwaikh Industrial, Al Rai, Sabhan and Shuaiba.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait with Alfaris starts from SAR 59 per kg and arrives in 24–48 hours at Kuwait International Airport. The flight from Riyadh takes about an hour and a half. It suits documents, samples and urgent parcels, and is charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | ID or Iqama + packing list + consignee details |
| Used household furniture | ID or Iqama + packing list + Kuwaiti residence permit or tenancy contract if requested |
| Car | Registration + owner’s ID + export plates or transit authorisation |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Used furniture: usually exempt for someone relocating, in personal quantities.
- GCC origin: exempt with a certificate of origin; foreign goods pay 5%.
- Prohibited: alcohol, pork, narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: prescription medicines, drones and radio devices.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type and the pickup and delivery cities.
- Send the details: photos or a list, or ask for a free survey.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: ID, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- Crossing: Al Khafji or Ar Ruqi, with an update at the border.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
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Delivery across Kuwait
| Governorate | Areas | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuwait City, Shuwaikh, Dasma | Towers that ask for a move-in permit and lift booking |
| Hawalli | Salmiya, Jabriya, Hawalli | Residential blocks; delivery outside the peak |
| Farwaniya | Farwaniya, Khaitan, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh | Flats and blocks |
| Ahmadi | Fahaheel, Mangaf, Ahmadi | The closest governorate to Nuwaiseeb |
| Jahra | Jahra, Saad Al-Abdullah | The closest governorate to Salmi |
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer | Sabah Al-Salem, Al-Qurain | Villas and houses |
How to calculate shipping cost to Kuwait
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 small cartons | 5 × SAR 91 | SAR 455 |
| 100 kg of goods | 100 × SAR 22.5 | SAR 2,250 |
| 3 pallets | 3 × SAR 545 | SAR 1,635 |
| 5 kg air parcel | 5 × SAR 59 | SAR 295 |
| Bedroom set + car from Riyadh | 1,640 + 910 | SAR 2,550 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck for a small load, upper floors without a lift, wooden crates and peak seasons.
- What lowers it: a shared load, dismantling the furniture, and pricing goods by the pallet rather than the kilogram.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait is shared road freight: from SAR 91 for a small carton. For goods, a pallet from SAR 545 is cheaper than pricing by the kilogram once it weighs more than 25 kg.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing the farther border | Hundreds of extra kilometres | Al Khafji for the east, Ar Ruqi for Riyadh and Qassim |
| Fasah authorisation after loading | Waiting at the border | Issue it before pickup day |
| A vague packing list | A longer inspection | A detailed, numbered list |
| Shipping an old car without checking the conditions | Registration refused | Check the model year before shipping |
| No Kuwaiti number for the consignee | No way to coordinate | An active Kuwaiti number |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Kuwait?
Shipping from your city to Kuwait
- Shipping from Riyadh to Kuwait
- Shipping from Jeddah to Kuwait
- Shipping from Dammam to Kuwait
- Shipping company from Qassim to Kuwait
- Shipping company from Al-Ahsa to Kuwait
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait cost?
From SAR 91 for a small carton and SAR 137 per parcel with Alfaris. A small apartment’s furniture from SAR 1,365.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait take?
1–2 days from Riyadh, the Eastern Province and Qassim, and 3–5 days from Jeddah.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait?
Shared road freight, from SAR 91 for a small carton, and a pallet from SAR 545 for goods.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Kuwait?
From SAR 59 per kg with Alfaris, arriving in 24–48 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait?
From SAR 910 from Riyadh and SAR 1,820 from Jeddah.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait?
One that picks the nearest border, clears before arrival and assembles at delivery. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,365 for a small apartment’s furniture.
How do I send a shipment to Kuwait, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the price and date are set. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s details.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Saudi Arabia to the consignee’s address in Kuwait, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Do you ship to Kuwait City, Hawalli, Ahmadi and Jahra?
Yes, and to Farwaniya and Mubarak Al-Kabeer. All six governorates lie within 150 km of the two borders.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
Which road borders lie between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait?
Two: Al Khafji, facing Nuwaiseeb on the coast, and Ar Ruqi, facing Salmi near Hafar Al-Batin.
Which border is closer to Riyadh?
Ar Ruqi for a truck coming via Qassim and Hafar Al-Batin, and Al Khafji for one coming via the Dammam road. It is chosen by the delivery city in Kuwait.
Is used furniture exempt from customs in Kuwait?
Usually, for someone relocating, when it is used and in personal quantities.
