Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Oman, moving furniture, goods and cars by road through the direct Rub’ al Khali crossing from door to door. A shipment reaches Muscat in 2–4 days from Riyadh and the Eastern Province and 4–6 days from Jeddah. Prices start from SAR 41 for a parcel up to 5 kg, SAR 5.5 per kg of heavy freight, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 2,275 to ship a car.
Route: Riyadh → Haradh → Rub’ al Khali Crossing → Ramlat Khaliya Crossing → Ibri → Muscat · Distance: about 1,500 km from Riyadh · Transit: 2–4 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Oman at a glance
- Border: Rub’ al Khali in Saudi Arabia, facing Ramlat Khaliya in Oman, the only direct road crossing between the two countries.
- The alternative road: through the UAE from Al Batha, with two borders instead of one.
- Transit: 2–4 days from Riyadh and the east, 4–6 days from Jeddah, and an extra day to Salalah.
- Parcels: up to 5 kg from SAR 41 to Muscat and SAR 50 to Salalah.
- Heavy freight: from SAR 5.5 per kg to Muscat and SAR 7.3 to Salalah.
- Furniture: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090.
- Cars: from SAR 2,275, and on a dedicated hydraulic carrier from SAR 2,910.
- Air: from SAR 41 per kg.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Oman
Since the Rub’ al Khali road opened, Saudi Arabia and Oman have had a direct crossing: the road starts near the Al Batha junction and runs about 564 km across the sands to the border, then 160 km inside Oman to Ibri. Before it, every shipment went through the UAE and crossed two borders.
| Pickup city | Distance to Muscat | Transit to Muscat | Transit to Salalah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahsa | about 1,250 km | 2–3 days | 3–4 days |
| Dammam and Khobar | about 1,400 km | 2–3 days | 3–4 days |
| Riyadh | about 1,500 km | 2–4 days | 3–5 days |
| Qassim | about 1,850 km | 3–5 days | 4–6 days |
| Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah | about 2,450 km | 4–6 days | 5–7 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 3–6 days | Parcels, cartons and furniture items | SAR 41 per parcel |
| Dedicated truck | 2–4 days | A full home or full load | By truck size |
| Car carrier | 3–5 days | Cars | SAR 2,275 |
| Air freight | 24–72 hours | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 41 per kg |
| Sea freight | By the line | Containers to Sohar and Salalah | Quoted on request |
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Oman
Alfaris prices from Saudi Arabia to Oman start from SAR 41 for a parcel up to 5 kg and SAR 5.5 per kg of heavy freight. Salalah is slightly dearer than Muscat, as it lies about a thousand kilometres from the border.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel up to 5 kg to Muscat | per parcel | SAR 41 |
| Parcel up to 5 kg to Salalah | per parcel | SAR 50 |
| Heavy freight to Muscat | per kg | SAR 5.5 |
| Heavy freight to Salalah | per kg | SAR 7.3 |
| Personal effects | per shipment | SAR 137 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 41 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment or villa | dedicated truck | After a free survey |
| Part-load commercial goods | per shipment | SAR 2,730 |
| Car | carrier | SAR 2,275 |
| Car on a dedicated hydraulic carrier | one car | SAR 2,910 |
📌 These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals from Riyadh and the Eastern Province and cover door-to-door transport. Any Omani customs duty is outside them.
The Rub’ al Khali road or the route through the UAE?
| Criterion | Rub’ al Khali (direct) | Through the UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Number of borders | One | Two: Al Batha, then an Omani crossing |
| Suits | Muscat, Ibri, Nizwa and Salalah | Sohar, Al Buraimi and North Al Batinah |
| The road | A long desert road with few services | Motorways with towns along the way |
| Clearance | Saudi and Omani only | Saudi, UAE transit and Omani |
Furniture from Saudi Arabia to Oman
Furniture to Oman with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, with dismantling, packing, loading, unloading 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, and tight film against the dust of the desert road.
- Loading: straps between rows and bars, as the road is long.
- Delivery: assembly in the rooms of the home, with the list checked.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Oman
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to Oman with Alfaris starts from SAR 2,275 on a carrier and SAR 2,910 on a dedicated hydraulic carrier. From Jeddah it starts from SAR 2,320.
- 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 Oman: permanent registration carries 5% duty on value and a technical test.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A parcel up to 5 kg from Saudi Arabia to Muscat starts from SAR 41 with Alfaris and to Salalah from SAR 50, with a personal-effects shipment from SAR 137. It is collected from your door, numbered and delivered to the consignee’s address.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Heavy freight: from SAR 5.5 per kg to Muscat and SAR 7.3 to Salalah.
- Part load: from SAR 2,730 per commercial shipment.
- Full truck: priced by type, reaching Muscat in 2–4 days.
- Online stores: consolidated parcels on a single declaration.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration and certificate of origin.
- Delivery: Rusayl and Al Maabilah in Muscat, Sohar port and its free zone, Salalah and Duqm.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Oman
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Oman with Alfaris starts from SAR 41 per kg and arrives in 24–72 hours at Muscat International Airport. The road is long, so air saves days for documents, samples and urgent parcels. It 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 + Omani 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: narcotics, weapons, flammable materials and counterfeit goods.
- 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 Oman
- 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: Rub’ al Khali then Ramlat Khaliya, with an update at the border.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
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Delivery across Omani cities
| City | Distance from Ramlat Khaliya | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ibri | about 160 km | The first town after the border |
| Nizwa | about 300 km | The interior |
| Muscat | about 450 km | The capital, with Seeb, Bawshar and Muttrah |
| Sohar | about 400 km | A port and free zone |
| Sur | about 600 km | Ash Sharqiyah |
| Duqm | about 750 km | An economic zone |
| Salalah | about 1,000 km | Dhofar; an extra day |
How to calculate shipping cost to Oman
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 parcels up to 5 kg to Muscat | 3 × SAR 41 | SAR 123 |
| 200 kg of heavy freight to Muscat | 200 × SAR 5.5 | SAR 1,100 |
| 10 kg air parcel | 10 × SAR 41 | SAR 410 |
| Bedroom set + car | 1,090 + 2,275 | SAR 3,365 |
- What raises the cost: delivery in Salalah or Duqm, a dedicated truck for a small load, wooden crates, peak seasons and Salalah’s khareef season.
- What lowers it: a shared load, dismantling the furniture and flexibility on the date.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Oman
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Oman is shared road freight through the Rub’ al Khali crossing: from SAR 41 per parcel and SAR 5.5 per kg of heavy freight with Alfaris.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Fasah authorisation after loading | Waiting at a border far from any town | Issue it before pickup day |
| A vague packing list | A longer inspection | A detailed, numbered list |
| Light packing for a desert road | Dust and scratches | Tight film and securing |
| Belongings inside the car | A customs remark | An empty car |
| No Omani number for the consignee | No way to coordinate | An active Omani number |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Oman?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Oman
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Oman cost?
From SAR 41 for a parcel up to 5 kg and SAR 5.5 per kg of heavy freight with Alfaris. A bedroom set from SAR 1,090.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Oman take?
2–4 days to Muscat from Riyadh and the Eastern Province, 4–6 days from Jeddah, and an extra day to Salalah.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Oman?
Shared road freight through the Rub’ al Khali crossing, from SAR 41 per parcel and SAR 5.5 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Oman?
From SAR 41 per kg with Alfaris, arriving in 24–72 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Oman?
From SAR 2,275 on a carrier, SAR 2,910 on a dedicated hydraulic carrier, and from Jeddah SAR 2,320.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Oman?
One that packs for the desert road, clears before the border and assembles at delivery. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I send a shipment to Oman, 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 Oman, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Do you ship to Muscat, Salalah, Sohar and Nizwa?
Yes, and to Ibri, Sur, Duqm and Al Buraimi. Salalah is about 1,000 km from the border, adding a day.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
Which road border lies between Saudi Arabia and Oman?
Rub’ al Khali in Saudi Arabia, facing Ramlat Khaliya in Oman, the only direct crossing between them.
Which is better: the Rub’ al Khali road or through the UAE?
Rub’ al Khali for Muscat, Nizwa and Salalah, as it is a single border. Through the UAE for Sohar and Al Buraimi.
Why is shipping to Salalah dearer than to Muscat?
Because Salalah is about 1,000 km from the border. A parcel starts from SAR 50 and heavy freight from SAR 7.3 per kg.
