Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Jordan that picks the right route and border for your city: Al Haditha for shipments from Riyadh, Qassim and the east, and Halat Ammar for those from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah. A shipment reaches Amman in 2โ4 days by road. Prices start from SAR 36 per carton, SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes, SAR 455 for a little furniture, SAR 1,640 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 to ship a small car.
Route: Saudi Arabia โ Al Haditha or Halat Ammar Crossing โ Amman ยท about 1,400 km ยท 2โ4 days ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan at a glance
- The rule: the border follows the pickup city, not the delivery city alone.
- Borders: Al Haditha, facing Al Omari, for northern Jordan and Amman; Halat Ammar, facing Mudawwara, for the south.
- Transit: 2โ4 days by road to Amman.
- Cartons and clothes: a carton from SAR 36 and clothes from SAR 6.4 per kg.
- Furniture: a little from SAR 455 and a bedroom set from SAR 1,640.
- Cars: a small car from SAR 1,365, and a sedan on a hydraulic carrier from SAR 2,000.
- Customs: Jordan is outside the GCC customs union, and a returning Jordanian expatriate is exempt on furniture and effects, subject to conditions, with cars excluded.
- Air: from SAR 55 per kg.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Jordan has three road borders with Saudi Arabia. Al Haditha, facing Al Omari in the north, is the route from Riyadh, Qassim and the east to Amman. Halat Ammar, facing Mudawwara near Tabuk, is the route from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah. Durra, on the coast, leads straight to Aqaba.
| Pickup city | Border | Distance to Amman | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qassim | Al Haditha | about 1,100 km | 2โ3 days |
| Riyadh | Al Haditha | about 1,400 km | 2โ4 days |
| Madinah | Halat Ammar | about 1,000 km | 2โ4 days |
| Jeddah and Makkah | Halat Ammar | about 1,420 km | 3โ5 days |
| Dammam | Al Haditha | about 1,650 km | 3โ5 days |
| Al-Ahsa | Al Haditha | about 1,750 km | 3โ5 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 2โ4 days plus one to two | Cartons, clothes and furniture items | SAR 36 per carton |
| Dedicated truck | 2โ4 days | A full home or full load | By truck size |
| Car carrier | 2โ4 days | Cars | SAR 1,365 |
| Air freight | 24โ72 hours | Urgent parcels and documents | SAR 55 per kg |
| Sea freight | 3โ6 days from Jeddah | Containers to Aqaba | SAR 4,370 per 20 ft container |
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Alfaris prices from Saudi Arabia to Jordan start from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes. Jordan shipments are mostly expatriatesโ effects, so they are priced per carton and per kg more often than per truck.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | per carton | SAR 36 |
| Clothes and light belongings | per kg | SAR 6.4 |
| Parcel of 5โ10 kg | per parcel | SAR 118 |
| Goods | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 55 |
| A little furniture | per shipment | SAR 455 |
| Large furniture | per shipment | SAR 1,090 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,640 |
| Small car | shared carrier | SAR 1,365 |
| Sedan | hydraulic carrier | SAR 2,000 |
| Luxury car or 4ร4 | enclosed carrier | SAR 3,640 |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover door-to-door transport. Jordanian customs duties and sales tax are outside them.
Comparing the routes: which border suits your city?
| Criterion | Al Haditha โ Al Omari | Halat Ammar โ Mudawwara | Durra โ Aqaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Northern Saudi Arabia, near Al Qurayyat | North-west Saudi Arabia, near Tabuk | The Gulf of Aqaba coast, near Haql |
| Serves | Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Dammam and Al-Ahsa | Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah and Tabuk | Shipments bound for Aqaba |
| Enters Jordan from | The east, via Azraq | The south, via Maโan | The far south, straight into Aqaba |
| Distance to Amman | about 150 km | about 320 km | about 330 km |
| Suits delivery in | Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Mafraq | Maโan, Karak and Amman | Aqaba and Wadi Rum |
Road, sea or air to Jordan?
| Mode | Transit | Suits | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road | 2โ5 days by city | Furniture, cars and cartons | SAR 36 per carton |
| Sea from Jeddah to Aqaba | 3โ6 days | Containers of goods and large households | SAR 4,370 per 20 ft container |
| Air to Amman | 24โ72 hours | Documents, medicines and urgent parcels | SAR 55 per kg |
Furniture from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Furniture from Saudi Arabia to Jordan with Alfaris starts from SAR 455 for a little furniture, SAR 1,090 for large furniture and SAR 1,640 for a complete bedroom set, with dismantling, packing and delivery to your home.
- 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: to your home in Jordan with the list checked, and furniture placement by agreement.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to Jordan with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,365 for a small car on a shared carrier, SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier and SAR 3,640 for a luxury car.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates for a permanent export or a carnet for temporary entry.
- 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 Jordan: duties by the carโs type and model year. The expatriatesโ furniture exemption does not cover cars, while a foreign-plated car may enter temporarily for up to 240 days a year.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A carton from Saudi Arabia to Jordan starts from SAR 36 with Alfaris, clothes from SAR 6.4 per kg, and a 5โ10 kg parcel from SAR 118. It is collected from your door, numbered and delivered to the consigneeโs address in Amman, Zarqa or Irbid.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Part load from Saudi Arabia: from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Full truck: priced by type, reaching Amman in 2โ4 days.
- Containers: by sea from Jeddah port to Aqaba, from SAR 4,370 per 20 ft container.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, certificate of origin and an export declaration through Fasah.
- Duties: by item under the Jordanian tariff, plus 16% sales tax.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Jordan with Alfaris starts from SAR 55 per kg and arrives in 24โ72 hours at Queen Alia airport in Amman. It suits documents, medicines 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, Iqama or passport + packing list + consignee details |
| Used household furniture | Passport + packing list + proof of residence and return where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID + export plates or a carnet |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Outside the GCC customs union: duties depend on the item, with 16% sales tax.
- A returning Jordanian expatriate: used furniture is exempt from duty and sales tax, and new furniture from duty but not sales tax, on condition of one continuous year abroad, and once only.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: prescription 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 Jordan
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Saudi Arabia and your town in Jordan.
- Send the details: photos or a list, or ask for a free survey.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation, plus exemption papers if any.
- Pickup: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- Crossing: an update at the border.
- Delivery: unloading at your home and checking the list, with furniture placement by agreement.
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Delivery across Jordan
| City | Distance | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 150 km from Al Omari | Hilly districts and steps; a small truck for distribution |
| Zarqa | 130 km from Al Omari | The first large city after the border |
| Irbid | about 230 km | Northern Jordan |
| Ajloun and Jerash | 200โ220 km | Mountain roads |
| Salt and Madaba | 170โ180 km | West and south of Amman |
| Karak and Maโan | closer from Mudawwara | Southern Jordan |
| Aqaba | about 330 km south of Amman | A port and special economic zone |
How to calculate shipping cost to Jordan
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 cartons | 10 ร SAR 36 | SAR 360 |
| 80 kg of clothes | 80 ร SAR 6.4 | SAR 512 |
| 5 kg air parcel | 5 ร SAR 55 | SAR 275 |
| Bedroom set + small car | 1,640 + 1,365 | SAR 3,005 |
- What raises the cost: a dedicated truck for a small load, upper floors without a lift, wooden crates and the summer season.
- What lowers it: a shared load, dismantling the furniture, and per-carton pricing for light belongings.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Jordan is shared road freight: from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes with Alfaris.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Fasah authorisation after loading | Waiting at Al Haditha | Issue it before pickup day |
| A vague packing list | A longer inspection at Al Omari | A detailed, numbered list |
| New furniture mixed with used | Delay in assessing sales tax on the new items | Two separate lists |
| Belongings inside the car | A customs remark | An empty car |
| A consignee with no Jordanian number | No way to coordinate | An active Jordanian number |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Jordan?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan cost?
Shipping from Saudi Arabia starts with Alfaris from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes, with a bedroom set from SAR 1,640.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan take?
2โ4 days by road to Amman, and 24โ72 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
From Saudi Arabia, shared road freight is the cheapest: from SAR 36 per carton.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Jordan?
From SAR 55 per kg, arriving in 24โ72 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
From SAR 1,365 for a small car, SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier and SAR 3,640 for a luxury car.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
One that collects in Saudi Arabia, reviews the exemption papers, clears before the border and delivers to your home. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,640 for a bedroom set.
How do I send a shipment to Jordan, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 from Saudi Arabia and the price and date are set. You need a passport or ID, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Saudi Arabia to the consigneeโs address in Jordan, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Do you ship to Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Ajloun?
Yes, and to Salt, Madaba, Jerash, Karak and Aqaba.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
Which border does a Jeddah shipment cross into Jordan?
Halat Ammar near Tabuk, facing Mudawwara, then Maโan and Amman. Shipments bound for Aqaba cross at Durra.
Which border does a Riyadh shipment cross into Jordan?
Al Haditha near Al Qurayyat, facing Al Omari, then 150 km to Amman.
