Shipping Company from Dammam to Turkey | 0555915287 Sea Containers & Car Shipping to Mersin and Istanbul

Al Saif International Shipping ships from Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Qatif, Jubail and Ras Tanura to Istanbul, Bursa, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Trabzon and every other Turkish city. By sea, containers leave King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, or are trucked to Jeddah Islamic Port, then sail through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to Mersin port in 15–20 days or Istanbul’s Ambarli port in 18–25 days port to port. By air, shipments fly from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Airport in 2–4 days. Parcels up to 5 kg start from SAR 110, one room in a shared container from SAR 3,250, and a sedan from SAR 5,100. Book now: 0555915287.

Shipping Company from Dammam to Turkey: How Your Shipment Gets There

Household goods, cars and commercial cargo travel to Turkey mainly by sea, while parcels and urgent consignments go by air. Because Dammam sits on the Arabian Gulf, a vessel leaving King Abdulaziz Port must sail around the Arabian Peninsula via the Arabian Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, up the Red Sea to the Suez Canal and across the Mediterranean to the Turkish ports. That is a long voyage, so for every Eastern Province customer we compare two options: sailing directly from Dammam, or trucking the container or furniture to Jeddah Islamic Port and sailing from there through the Suez Canal on a shorter route.

In most cases the second option suits long transits better. The road from Dammam to Jeddah is well established, containers move along it every day, and it shortens the sea leg and reduces the chance of vessel changes at intermediate hubs. If your container is full and ready in Dammam and a well-timed sailing is available from King Abdulaziz Port, we may book it directly. The decision rests on the shipping-line schedules available at the time of booking, and we explain the difference in time and cost before you choose.

Which Turkish port suits your shipment?

Mersin in southern Turkey lies close to the Suez route and suits customers living in Adana, Gaziantep, Konya, Antalya and central Anatolia. Iskenderun is close by and serves Hatay and the south-east. Izmir on the Aegean suits Izmir, Manisa and Aydin, while Ambarli in Istanbul serves both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul as well as Bursa, Yalova, Sakarya and Kocaeli. Choosing the port nearest your Turkish address keeps inland delivery costs down after discharge.

Why Eastern Province Customers Choose Al Saif

Dammam and Al Khobar are home to Saudi and Gulf families who own flats in Istanbul, Bursa and Trabzon, to employees of the large companies in Dhahran and Jubail who spend their holidays there, to students starting at Turkish universities, to Turkish expats finishing their contracts and returning home, and to traders moving goods between the Gulf and Turkey. Each case needs a different arrangement, and we build the shipment around its real size and destination.

• A genuine comparison of Dammam and Jeddah ports: we work out the time and cost of both routes before booking.
• Dismantling and packing crews in the Eastern Province: from villas in Al Shati and Al Faisaliyah in Dammam to flats in Al Aqrabiyah and Al Thuqbah in Al Khobar.
• Regular shared shipping: no paying for a whole container for one room or a few boxes.
• Port-to-door delivery in Turkey: with assembly on request, or handover at the port to your own agent.
• Itemised quotes: you know the cost of every stage before loading day.
• Optional insurance: insurance can be added for valuable items on request.

Sea Freight from Dammam to Turkey: Furniture, Cars and Commercial Containers

Sea freight is the practical route for household furniture, cars and commercial goods to Turkey. We offer two container types: a full container load (FCL), a 20 ft or 40 ft box reserved for you alone and sealed at your home or warehouse, and a less-than-container load (LCL), where several customers heading to the same destination share one container and each pays only for their own space.

A 20 ft container usually takes a two- or three-bedroom flat with its appliances, while a 40 ft container suits a villa or a large Dammam or Al Khobar home with spacious majlis furniture. Shared shipping suits a student sending one room, or a family sending part of its furniture to a summer flat in Turkey. Shared containers are priced per cubic metre on the actual volume, and we send you the price once your goods are measured through a quote request, because this item has no fixed published rate.

After loading we issue the ocean bill of lading and give you the container number to track with the shipping line, and at destination we arrange port collection, clearance and delivery to your address.

Furniture Moving from Dammam to Turkey

We begin with a survey of your home in Dammam, Al Khobar or Qatif, list every item, set the shipment volume and the right container, and send an itemised quote. On loading day the dismantling and packing crew arrives with all materials; everything is dismantled, numbered and wrapped according to its type, and each box is labelled with its room and contents so arranging and assembling the Turkish home is straightforward.

Bedrooms and majlis seating

Beds and wardrobes are dismantled and their screws kept in numbered bags tied to each piece. Mattresses are sealed in plastic covers against moisture, since the long voyage around the peninsula or up the Red Sea calls for protection from humidity and heat. Sofas and large Arabic majlis sets are wrapped in layers of bubble wrap and cardboard, with corners and legs protected by card edging.

Kitchens, including IKEA kitchens

We dismantle wooden and aluminium kitchen cabinets and number the doors and shelves in order so they go back exactly as they were. IKEA kitchens are designed to be taken apart and rebuilt, but their panels chip easily at the edges, so we wrap them panel by panel and stand them upright in the container. Bear in mind that the kitchen in your Turkish flat may have different dimensions; if you are unsure, send us the kitchen plan before shipping.

Appliances and air conditioners

Fridges and washing machines are emptied and dried at least a day before shipping, and the washing-machine drum is secured. Split air conditioners are removed by a technician and their pipes sealed. Turkey runs on 220 V with European plugs, so Saudi appliances normally work with a plug adapter, but check the rating plate on each appliance before shipping.

Antiques, valuables and office furniture

Antiques, hand-made rugs, chandeliers and large mirrors get custom wooden crates and a clear description on the contents list, and insurance can be added for valuable items on request. For companies opening a branch in Turkey we move office furniture, desks, cabinets, files and equipment, numbering each piece by department so the new office goes up quickly.

Prohibited Items and Packing

Flammables such as petrol, thinner and large quantities of alcohol-based perfume cannot travel with your furniture, nor can gas cylinders even when empty, loose batteries, medicines without a prescription, or plants and seeds without a permit. Any food you send should be factory-sealed with clearly stated contents. Our packing uses heavy cardboard, bubble wrap and blankets for furniture and wooden crates for fragile pieces, and every box carries its number and contents on the inventory.

Car Shipping from Dammam to Turkey

Cars go to Turkey by sea in one of two ways: RoRo (roll-on/roll-off), where the car is driven on board a dedicated car carrier and secured, or inside a container, strapped down in a sealed box either on its own or alongside your household goods if space allows. A dedicated container protects the car from dust and salt air and suits luxury and classic cars.

Car shipping documents

• Valid vehicle registration (istimara).
• Owner’s ID or iqama.
• Export plates or an export certificate from the traffic department.
• A bank letter if the car is financed or mortgaged.

Bringing the car into Turkey

The conditions for bringing a car into Turkey, whether under temporary import or full import, are set by Turkish Customs and change from time to time; they also depend on the owner’s status, residence type and the car’s age and engine. Every customer should therefore confirm the rules for their case with Turkish Customs or the Turkish consulate before shipping, while we prepare the shipment and Saudi documents according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

Commercial Cargo from Dammam to Turkey

The Eastern Province is an industrial and trading hub that sends licensed plastics and chemicals, building materials, dates and food products to the Turkish market, and its traders import textiles, furniture and homeware from Turkey. We ship full loads in a dedicated container from your factory or warehouse in Dammam’s Second Industrial City or Jubail, and part loads in a shared container for those sending a few pallets. Commercial cargo starts from SAR 2,300 per ton, with the final rate depending on the goods, volume and port.

Required commercial documents: commercial registration, commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. The clearance agent in Turkey handles the Turkish import formalities on the importer’s side.

Air Freight from Dammam to Istanbul Airport

For parcels, documents and urgent shipments we fly from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Airport in about 2–4 days, and also deliver to Sabiha Gökçen on Istanbul’s Asian side, Antalya Airport and Ankara Esenboğa depending on available flights. Air freight starts from SAR 14 per kg, charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher; volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000.

Air freight suits a student’s clothes and books at the start of term, spare parts and trade samples, and the things you need in your Turkish flat before the sea container arrives.

Sea or Air? Comparing Shipping Methods to Turkey

Turkey is served by sea and air; as for land, sea is the practical route for household goods and cars.

Shipping Prices from Dammam to Turkey

We use the same starting prices in every Saudi city. Destination port charges, inland delivery in Turkey and Turkish clearance are set as separate lines in your itemised quote, so you know what you pay at each stage.

What sets the final price

• Volume and weight: number of rooms and items, or actual and volumetric weight by air.
• Departure port: sailing directly from Dammam or trucking to Jeddah port.
• Arrival port: Mersin, Izmir or Ambarli, and your distance from it.
• Extra services: dismantling and assembly, wooden crates, a hoist for upper floors, storage.
• Clearance in Turkey: depends on the shipment type and the consignee’s status.

How to save on shipping

The cheapest way to send one room or part of a home is a shared container, where you pay only for your space. Get rid of old furniture you won’t use before the survey, since every cubic metre counts. If you have a medium household plus a car, putting both in a 40 ft container can cost less than shipping them separately. And book well ahead so we can pick a sailing at a good rate.

Documents, Turkish Customs and Exemptions

Furniture documents

• National ID or iqama, and passport.
• A detailed contents list of boxes and items.
• Fasah authorisation for Saudi-side clearance.
• The consignee’s details in Turkey: passport, Turkish tax number and full address.

Used personal effects and exemptions

Turkish Customs treats used personal effects and furniture according to the owner’s status. Someone moving their residence to Turkey may need a residence permit or a transfer-of-residence certificate from the consulate, and treatment can differ between a returning Turkish citizen, a resident foreigner and a property owner. These rules are set by Turkish Customs and they change, so please confirm the documents and exemptions that apply to your case with Turkish Customs or the consulate before shipping. We help you prepare the contents list and Saudi documents according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

Port to Door or Port to Port?

With port-to-door service we take over once the shipment reaches Turkey: discharge, clearance through a Turkish agent, trucking to your address and assembly on request. With port-to-port service our responsibility ends when the container arrives at Mersin, Ambarli or Izmir, and your own Turkish clearance agent collects it from the port and handles the rest. Port to port suits customers who already have an agent or a relative handling formalities in Turkey; port to door suits those who want their home delivered ready without any follow-up.

Turkish Cities We Deliver To

• European Istanbul: Başakşehir, Esenyurt, Beylikdüzü, Fatih, Beyoğlu, Şişli, Bayrampaşa.
• Asian Istanbul: Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Ataşehir, Ümraniye, Pendik.
• Bursa, Yalova and Sakarya: popular with Gulf families who keep green-country summer homes.
• Ankara and Konya: for students, employees and state universities.
• Izmir and Antalya: for coastal homes and long stays.
• Trabzon: on the Black Sea, a summer favourite of many Gulf residents.
• Gaziantep and Mersin: for traders and families in the south, close to Mersin port.

Families, Students and Expats Moving to Turkey

Many Dammam and Al Khobar families own a flat in Istanbul or a house in Bursa or Trabzon and want to furnish it with things from their Saudi home rather than buying everything new. For them we send part of the furniture in a shared container, or appliances and furnishings for the summer home. Students starting at universities in Istanbul and Ankara usually send one room or a few boxes by air or shared sea freight. Turkish and other expats relocating to Turkey after years in the Eastern Province ship their whole homes in a 20 ft or 40 ft container.

Parcels, Bags and E-commerce Orders

We send parcels, bags and gifts by air, with documents from SAR 85 and parcels up to 5 kg from SAR 110. We also serve Eastern Province online stores selling licensed perfumes, dates and clothing to customers in Turkey, collecting their orders and delivering them to buyers’ addresses.

Distance and Transit Time Table

Sea times are port to port; add Saudi-side trucking, Turkish clearance and door delivery.

Steps to Ship from Dammam to Turkey

1. Call 0555915287 or send your request through the website.
2. We survey the shipment and set the volume, container type and port.
3. You receive an itemised quote.
4. You prepare the documents and the consignee’s details in Turkey.
5. We dismantle, pack and load on the agreed date.
6. We clear the shipment on the Saudi side and book the sailing.
7. We follow arrival and Turkish clearance and deliver to your door or at the port.

Tracking and storage

You get the container and bill of lading numbers to track with the shipping line, and we update you at loading, sailing and arrival. If you have to hand over your Al Khobar home before the sailing date, or your Turkish flat is not ready yet, we store your furniture in a closed warehouse, charged by volume and duration.

Shipping from Turkey to Dammam

We handle the reverse route too: new Turkish furniture bought from the showrooms of Istanbul and İnegöl in Bursa, the belongings of a family returning from Turkey to the Eastern Province, or commercial goods for local traders. We collect from Turkish cities and ship by sea to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, or to Jeddah and then by road, according to the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

When Is a Good Time to Ship to Turkey?

Spring and autumn are good times to move a home to Turkey. Winter in Istanbul, Trabzon and Ankara is wet and cold and can delay some delivery and assembly work, while the end of the school year and early summer are busy with family and student bookings, so book early if your date falls then.

Questions from Dammam and Al Khobar Customers

How long does shipping from Dammam to Turkey take?

15–20 days by sea to Mersin and 18–25 days to Istanbul port to port when sailing from Jeddah, plus trucking and clearance; 2–4 days by air.

Do you ship directly from Dammam port?

Yes, and we compare it with trucking the shipment to Jeddah port, because sailing from Dammam goes around the Arabian Peninsula and takes longer.

Is there road shipping from Dammam to Turkey?

Sea is the practical route for household goods and cars to Turkey, and air for parcels and urgent shipments.

How much is a container from Dammam to Turkey?

A 20 ft container starts from SAR 6,000 and a 40 ft container from SAR 8,200.

Do you collect from Jubail, Qatif and Ras Tanura?

Yes, and from Dhahran, Saihat, Safwa, Abqaiq and Al Nairyah.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping from Dammam to Turkey take?

15–20 days by sea to Mersin and 18–25 days to Istanbul (Ambarli) port to port, plus trucking to Jeddah port when sailing from there, clearance and delivery; 2–4 days by air.

Is there road shipping from Dammam to Turkey?

Sea is the practical route for household goods and cars to Turkey, and air for parcels and urgent shipments.

How much does shipping from Dammam to Turkey cost?

Documents start from SAR 85, parcels up to 5 kg by air from SAR 110, and air freight from SAR 14 per kg on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.

How much is furniture moving from Dammam to Turkey?

One room by sea in a shared container starts from SAR 3,250, a small household from SAR 3,700, and a 40 ft container for a villa from SAR 8,200.

How much is a container from Dammam to Turkey?

A 20 ft container to Mersin or Istanbul starts from SAR 6,000 and a 40 ft from SAR 8,200; destination port charges and Turkish clearance are set in the itemised quote.

How much is car shipping from Dammam to Turkey?

A sedan by sea starts from SAR 5,100, an SUV from SAR 7,500, and a car in its own enclosed container from SAR 12,000.

What are the rules for bringing a car into Turkey?

They are set by Turkish Customs and change, varying with the owner's status, residence and the car's specifications, so confirm with Turkish Customs or the consulate before shipping.

Which documents are needed to ship furniture to Turkey?

ID or iqama, passport, contents list, Fasah authorisation, and the consignee's details in Turkey: passport, Turkish tax number and address.

Is there air freight to Istanbul?

Yes, to Istanbul Airport in 2–4 days, as well as Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and Ankara Esenboğa, from SAR 14 per kg.

What is the difference between port to door and port to port?

Port to door means we handle clearance, delivery and assembly on request; port to port means your own Turkish clearance agent collects the container at the port.

Do you ship directly from Dammam port to Turkey?

Yes, and we compare it with trucking to Jeddah port, because sailing from Dammam goes around the Arabian Peninsula and takes longer.

Do you collect from Al Khobar, Jubail and Qatif?

Yes, and from Dhahran, Saihat, Safwa, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq and Al Nairyah.