Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with three modes: by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Beirut in 10โ15 days, by road through Jordan and Syria in 4โ6 days, and by air to Beirut airport in 3โ5 days. Prices start from SAR 11 per kg, SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg, SAR 320 per cubic metre, SAR 32 per kg by air and SAR 4,095 to ship a car.
By sea: Jeddah Islamic Port โ Suez Canal โ Port of Beirut ยท By road: Al Haditha โ Jordan โ Syria โ Masnaa โ Beirut ยท By air: Rafic Hariri airport ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon at a glance
- Sea: from Jeddah to Beirut via the Suez Canal, 10โ15 days, the best fit for furniture, containers and cars.
- Road: through Jordan and Syria, 4โ6 days, depending on the state of the borders at the time.
- Air: 3โ5 days, from SAR 32 per kg, for parcels and documents.
- Cartons and belongings: a carton up to 20 kg from SAR 228 and from SAR 11 per kg.
- Goods: from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight.
- Furniture: a whole home by dedicated truck from SAR 7,735.
- Car: from SAR 4,095.
- Customs: Lebanon is outside the GCC customs union, with duties by item and 11% VAT.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia and Lebanon share no border, so a shipment has two ways. By sea: north from Jeddah up the Red Sea, through the Suez Canal, then across the eastern Mediterranean to the Port of Beirut. By road: from Al Haditha into Jordan, then Syria, then the Masnaa crossing into Lebanon, three borders whose use depends on their state at the time of shipping.
| Pickup city | Road to the port | By sea to Beirut | By road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah and Makkah | Jeddah port directly | 10โ15 days | 4โ6 days |
| Madinah | about 420 km to Jeddah | 11โ16 days | 4โ6 days |
| Riyadh | about 950 km to Jeddah | 12โ17 days | 4โ6 days |
| Qassim | about 900 km to Jeddah | 12โ17 days | 4โ6 days |
| Dammam and Al-Ahsa | By road to Jeddah, or by sea from Dammam via Suez | 13โ25 days | 5โ7 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated sea freight | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | Part-load furniture, cartons and goods | SAR 320 per cubic metre |
| Sea container | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | A whole home, goods or a car | Quoted on request |
| Road freight | 4โ6 days | Dedicated truck or consolidation | SAR 7,735 per dedicated truck |
| Car shipping | 7โ9 days | A car on a hydraulic carrier | SAR 4,095 |
| Air freight | 3โ5 days | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 32 per kg |
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Alfaris prices from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon start from SAR 11 per kg and SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg. Goods and part-load furniture are priced per cubic metre, from SAR 320.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Personal effects | per kg | SAR 11 |
| Carton | up to 20 kg | SAR 228 |
| Goods and part-load furniture | per cubic metre, consolidated | SAR 320 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 32 |
| Whole home or villa furniture | dedicated truck | SAR 7,735 |
| Car | hydraulic carrier | SAR 4,095 |
| 20 or 40 ft container | by sea to the Port of Beirut | Quoted on request |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals from Riyadh and cover transport to Beirut. Lebanese customs duties and VAT are outside them.
Sea, road or air to Lebanon?
| Criterion | Sea | Road | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 10โ15 days from Jeddah | 4โ6 days | 3โ5 days |
| Crossings | Two ports only | Three road borders | Two airports |
| Suits | A whole home, containers and cars | A truck of furniture or goods when the borders are open | Parcels and documents |
| Reliability | A fixed sailing schedule | Varies with the state of the borders | Regular flights |
| Starts from | SAR 320 per cubic metre | SAR 7,735 per dedicated truck | SAR 32 per kg |
Furniture from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Shipping a whole homeโs furniture from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 7,735 by dedicated truck, and part-load furniture from SAR 320 per cubic metre in consolidated freight. The trip is long with several handlings, so packing here is 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 glass and delicate pieces.
- Moisture: absorbent sachets inside the container and cartons, as the furniture spends two weeks at sea.
- Loading: tight stowage in the container and straps that stop movement in the swell.
- Delivery: clearance at the Port of Beirut, then delivery to the address.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, taking 7โ9 days. It can also ship by sea inside a container with the furniture.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID or passport, and export plates.
- Lebanese conditions: importing used cars is subject to model-year 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 at the wheels, with timber chocks inside a container.
- Duties: paid in Lebanon by the carโs type, model year and value.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton up to 20 kg from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon starts from SAR 228 with Alfaris, and personal effects from SAR 11 per kg. It is collected from your door, numbered and delivered to the consigneeโs address in Beirut, Tripoli or Sidon.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre, by road or sea.
- Full container: 20 or 40 ft from Jeddah port to the Port of Beirut, quoted on request.
- Full truck by road: from SAR 7,735, when the borders are open.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin, and a bill of lading for sea.
- Duties: by item under the Lebanese tariff, plus 11% VAT.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Alfaris starts from SAR 32 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days at Rafic Hariri airport in Beirut. It suits documents, parcels and luggage that cannot wait for a ship. It is charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | Passport or Iqama + packing list + the consigneeโs details and Lebanese number |
| Used household furniture | Passport + packing list + proof of return or residence where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID or 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, with 11% VAT.
- Used furniture: exemption is considered for a Lebanese national returning for good, in personal quantities.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons 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 Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type and the pickup and delivery cities.
- Choose the mode: sea, road or air, by time and volume.
- 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 Beirut and delivery to the address.
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Delivery across Lebanon
| City | Distance from Beirut | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | โ | The port and airport, with narrow streets that need a small truck |
| Jounieh and Byblos | 20โ40 km north | The coastal road |
| Tripoli | about 85 km north | With its own container port |
| Sidon | about 45 km south | The coastal road |
| Tyre | about 85 km south | South Lebanon |
| Zahle and the Bekaa | about 55 km east | A mountain road, and the gateway for road freight |
How to calculate shipping cost to Lebanon
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 cartons up to 20 kg | 3 ร SAR 228 | SAR 684 |
| 100 kg of belongings | 100 ร SAR 11 | SAR 1,100 |
| 6 cubic metres of part-load furniture | 6 ร SAR 320 | SAR 1,920 |
| 10 kg air parcel | 10 ร SAR 32 | SAR 320 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck or full container for a small load, wooden crates, Lebanese duties and delivery to mountain areas.
- What lowers it: consolidated freight per cubic metre, dismantling the furniture and sorting out what is not worth shipping.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon is consolidated freight: from SAR 320 per cubic metre, and SAR 11 per kg for personal effects. You pay only for your volume and wait for the container or truck to fill.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing, absorbent sachets and crates |
| Shipping a car without checking the Lebanese conditions | Entry refused | Check the model year before shipping |
| A vague packing list | Delay at the Port of Beirut | A detailed list with values |
| Choosing road without asking about the borders | The truck held up | Confirm the state of the borders at the time of shipping |
| A consignee with no Lebanese number | Delivery cannot be made | An active Lebanese number and a clear address |
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon cost?
From SAR 11 per kg and SAR 228 for a carton up to 20 kg with Alfaris, and from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon take?
10โ15 days by sea from Jeddah, 4โ6 days by road and 3โ5 days by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
Consolidated freight, from SAR 320 per cubic metre and SAR 11 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Lebanon?
From SAR 32 per kg with Alfaris, arriving in 3โ5 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
From SAR 4,095 on a hydraulic carrier, in 7โ9 days.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
One that uses export packing, clears at the Port of Beirut and delivers to the address. Alfaris starts from SAR 320 per cubic metre.
How do I send a shipment to Lebanon, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the mode and price are set. You need a passport, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details and Lebanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Saudi Arabia to the consigneeโs address in Lebanon, with clearance in Beirut.
Do you ship to Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Zahle?
Yes, and to Jounieh, Byblos, Tyre and the Bekaa.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable for sea freight.
Is there road freight from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
Yes, through Jordan and Syria in 4โ6 days, depending on the state of the borders at the time.
Which port ships to Lebanon?
Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Beirut via the Suez Canal, and Tripoli has a container port too.
Is customs duty charged in Lebanon?
Yes, by item, plus 11% VAT. Exemption is considered for the furniture of a Lebanese national returning for good.
