Shipping Company from Jeddah to Turkey | 0555915287 Sea Container Freight, Home Moving & Car Shipping to Istanbul and Mersin

Shipping Company from Jeddah to Turkey | Sea Container Freight, Home Moving & Car Shipping to Istanbul and Mersin

In Jeddah the port is minutes from your home, so Al Saif International Shipping loads your container at your door in any district, seals it and usually takes it the same day to Jeddah Islamic Port. From there it sails north through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to Mersin port in 15–20 days or Ambarli port in Istanbul in 18–25 days port to port, and we deliver your furniture, car or goods to your door in Istanbul, Bursa, Ankara, Izmir or Trabzon. For parcels and documents we offer air freight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Airport in 2–4 days. Prices start from SAR 85 for documents, SAR 3,250 per room in a shared container, SAR 6,000 for a 20 ft container and SAR 5,100 for a sedan. To book: 0555915287.

🌊 From the Red Sea to the Bosphorus

Route: your Jeddah home → Jeddah Islamic Port → Red Sea → Suez Canal → Mediterranean → Mersin, Izmir or Ambarli → your door in Turkey.
To the port: within the city; the container is usually loaded and at the port the same day.
By sea: 15–20 days to Mersin and 18–25 days to Istanbul, port to port.
By air: King Abdulaziz Airport to Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya or Ankara in 2–4 days.
Starts from: SAR 3,700 for a small household, SAR 8,200 for a 40 ft container, SAR 12,000 for a car in its own container.
Collection: every Jeddah district, Obhur, the Industrial City, Rabigh, Thuwal, King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah and Taif.

Shipping company from Jeddah to Turkey: the advantage of a port city

A Jeddah customer has an advantage most customers in the Kingdom do not: the city itself is home to Jeddah Islamic Port, the Kingdom’s main port on the Red Sea, from which most containers bound for Turkey leave. Your furniture does not travel hundreds of kilometres by road before sailing, as it does for customers in Riyadh or Qassim; it moves from your home to the port in a short trip across the city. That shortens the overall journey, reduces the furniture’s exposure to heat and vibration on the road, and makes it easier for us to time loading to the ship’s schedule.

From Jeddah the route to Turkey is relatively direct. The ship sails north up the Red Sea to the Gulf of Suez, passes through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean, and then heads for Mersin in southern Turkey, the Turkish port closest on this route, or Iskenderun, or continues west to Izmir on the Aegean, or passes through the Dardanelles and the Sea of Marmara to Ambarli port on the European side of Istanbul. By comparison, shipping from Dammam goes around the Arabian Peninsula, which is why many customers across the Kingdom route their shipments through Jeddah.

Household furniture and cars go to Turkey by sea, which is the practical route for them, and we use air freight from King Abdulaziz International Airport only for parcels, documents and urgent items.

Sea or air from Jeddah?

If your shipment is measured in cubic metres, such as a room, a flat, a villa, a car or commercial cargo, it is a sea shipment from Jeddah Islamic Port. If it is measured in a few kilograms, such as documents, a bag, a gift or a spare part, it is an air shipment from King Abdulaziz Airport. The reason is that air freight is charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, so large, light furniture becomes very expensive by air.

Comparison	Sea from Jeddah Islamic Port	Air from King Abdulaziz Airport	Land
Transit time	15–20 days to Mersin, 18–25 days to Istanbul, port to port	2–4 days	Sea is the practical route for furniture and cars
Best for	Furniture, whole homes, cars, commercial cargo	Documents, parcels, bags, samples	—
Starts from	SAR 3,250 per room, SAR 6,000 per 20 ft container	SAR 14 per kg, SAR 110 per parcel	—
Getting to the departure point	Within Jeddah, usually the same day	Within Jeddah	—

Why Jeddah residents choose Al Saif

Being close to the port is an advantage, but it does not replace good packing, correct procedures and organised delivery in Turkey. We provide all of that:

A packing team in Jeddah: arriving at your home in Al Shati, Al Rawdah, Al Safa, Al Hamdaniyah, Obhur or any district.
Loading and sealing at your door: the container then usually reaches Jeddah Islamic Port the same day.
Export procedures via Fasah: handled by us under your authorisation.
Delivery across Turkey: port to door with assembly on request, or port to port with your Turkish agent.
An itemised quote: sea freight, Turkish port charges, clearance and delivery, each line separate.
Optional insurance: insurance can be added for valuable items on request.
One number: 0555915287 to follow up until delivery.

Jeddah has a diverse population: Saudi families who own homes in Turkey, expats of many nationalities moving to Turkey to live, study or trade, Turkish citizens working in Jeddah who return home, and traders dealing with the Turkish market. We work with all of them and know what each needs.

Shipping prices from Jeddah to Turkey

The prices below are starting prices and are the same for every city in the Kingdom, but being close to the port in Jeddah makes arrangements simpler and reduces the need for temporary storage. The final price depends on volume, destination port and the Turkish city. Destination port charges, inland delivery in Turkey and Turkish customs clearance are set in the itemised quote.

Service from Jeddah	Starts from	Notes
Documents	SAR 85	By air from King Abdulaziz Airport
Parcel up to 5 kg	SAR 110	By air to Istanbul
Air freight per kg	SAR 14	Actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher (L × W × H ÷ 6000)
One room by sea, shared container	SAR 3,250	With dismantling and packing
Small household by sea	SAR 3,700	A small flat or a student’s belongings
20 ft container to Mersin or Istanbul	SAR 6,000	A full container for you
40 ft container	SAR 8,200	Suits a villa or large home
Sedan	SAR 5,100	RoRo or in a container
SUV	SAR 7,500	Depending on size
Car in its own enclosed container	SAR 12,000	Luxury and classic cars
Commercial goods per ton	SAR 2,300	From the Industrial City and Jeddah warehouses
Shared container per CBM	Request a quote	Depends on volume and destination port

What raises or lowers the price from Jeddah?

The main factor is volume, followed by the destination port, then the services you need. In Jeddah there is no long haul to the port, so price differences mostly come from the shipment’s volume and the choice of container: whether a shared container is enough or you need a 20 ft or 40 ft. The destination port matters, since arriving at Ambarli saves a long inland haul if you will live in Istanbul or Bursa, while Mersin suits the south. Extra services matter too, such as a lift for tall buildings in Jeddah or Istanbul, wooden crates for antiques, and storage. The season also plays a part, with demand rising before summer.

Tips to save on shipping from Jeddah

Use the port’s proximity: book the container close to the sailing date so you do not need storage.
Shared container for small shipments: for one or two rooms you pay only for your volume.
Do not ship humidity-damaged items: some older furniture in Jeddah has been affected by the city’s humidity, and replacing it in Turkey may cost less.
Combine car and furniture: in a single 40 ft container.
The cheapest way for parcels: one air shipment for the whole family’s parcels.

Furniture moving from Jeddah to Turkey

Jeddah is a humid coastal city, and that affects how we pack. Wooden furniture, mattresses and fabrics absorb moisture, and the voyage to Turkey lasts weeks, so we make sure everything is packed dry, use thick sealed plastic for mattresses and sofas, and place moisture absorbers inside the container. The move starts with a volume estimate through a visit or video call, then we agree a packing day close to the sailing date, number every carton with its room and contents, and prepare the contents list customs require.

Packing a Jeddah flat’s furniture before shipping to Turkey — Al Saif

Jeddah has many tall buildings in districts such as Al Shati, Al Zahra and Al Khalidiyah, and their lifts sometimes cannot take large pieces, so we use an external furniture lift when needed and agree the loading time with the building’s caretaker.

Bedrooms and majlis seating

We dismantle beds and wardrobes, protect panels with cardboard and corners, seal mattresses in moisture-proof covers, and put mirrors in separate boxes. Majlis seating and sofas are wrapped in bubble wrap and then blankets. Many Jeddah families who own homes in Turkey ship custom Arabic majlis seating, carpets and bedding, so we roll carpets into cylinders and wrap them.

Kitchens, including IKEA kitchens

IKEA kitchens are common in modern Jeddah flats. We photograph them, dismantle them unit by unit, and keep each unit’s screws and hinges in a numbered bag. Custom kitchens are dismantled too, with the caveat that your Turkish kitchen’s dimensions may differ. Marble and granite worktops travel upright in wooden crates.

Appliances and air conditioners

The fridge is emptied, cleaned and left with its doors slightly open to dry, which matters in Jeddah because humidity can cause odours during the voyage. The washing machine drum is secured, and air conditioners are removed by a technician who recovers the gas. Turkey uses 220 volts, so check each appliance’s label and prepare plug adaptors.

Antiques and office furniture

Jeddah has many antiques and artworks, and some families own heritage pieces from Al Balad that they want to move. We build wooden crates to size for them. For companies and offices moving their operations to Turkey, we dismantle desks and filing cabinets, pack equipment and number everything by department. Insurance can be added for valuable items on request.

Loading furniture from a Jeddah home into a container bound for Turkey — Al Saif

From your Jeddah home to Jeddah Islamic Port

After loading and sealing at your door, the truck takes the container on a short trip across the city to Jeddah Islamic Port. From northern districts such as Obhur and Al Shira’a the trip is a little longer, and from southern districts such as Al Hamdaniyah, Al Samer and the Industrial City it runs along the ring roads, but it always stays within the city. Jeddah also serves customers in nearby cities: we collect from Makkah, Taif, Rabigh, Thuwal and King Abdullah Economic City and take the furniture by closed truck, or in the container itself, to Jeddah port.

A truck taking a furniture container from a Jeddah district to Jeddah Islamic Port for shipping to Turkey — Al Saif

Collection point	Approx. distance to Jeddah port	Note
Central and southern Jeddah	Within the city	Usually loaded and delivered to the port the same day
Obhur and Al Shira’a	Within the city	A slightly longer trip via King Abdulaziz Road or the Corniche
Makkah	About 80 km	Closed truck or door-loaded container
Taif	About 170 km	Closed-truck haulage
Rabigh, King Abdullah Economic City and Thuwal	About 100–150 km	North of Jeddah on the coastal road

If your shipment is less than a full container, we take it to our Jeddah warehouse and load it into the shared container bound for Turkey, with every carton numbered in your name.

Sea freight from Jeddah to Turkey

From Jeddah Islamic Port we offer a full container (FCL), 20 ft or 40 ft, and a shared container (LCL) where you pay for your volume. A 20 ft container usually suits a two- or three-bedroom flat, and a 40 ft suits a villa, a large home, or furniture with a car. Being close to the port makes booking and loading easier, and we can often load on the day before the ship’s cargo cut-off.

A furniture and car container from Jeddah Islamic Port to Mersin and Istanbul — Al Saif

The container sails to Mersin in the south, Iskenderun in the south-east, Izmir in the west, or Ambarli in Istanbul. We choose the port according to the city you will live in.

From Jeddah to	Suggested destination port	Sea time, port to port
Both sides of Istanbul	Ambarli	18–25 days
Bursa, Yalova and Sakarya	Ambarli	18–25 days, then a short inland haul
Mersin, Adana and Gaziantep	Mersin	15–20 days
Antalya and Konya	Mersin	15–20 days, then an inland haul
Izmir	Izmir	Depends on sailing schedule
Ankara and Trabzon	Depends on available sailings	Set in the quote

Add some days for export procedures and loading, clearance at the Turkish port, and delivery to your address. Times are approximate and depend on ship schedules and transhipment.

Port to door or port to port?

With port to door, our agent clears the container at the Turkish port, and we take the furniture to your flat, unload it and assemble it on request. With port to port, our job ends when the container arrives and the consignee collects it through a Turkish customs clearance agent of their choice. Many Turkish citizens returning from Jeddah prefer the second option because they have contacts at the port, while Saudi families tend to prefer port to door.

Turkish cities where we deliver Jeddah shipments

Istanbul – European side: Başakşehir, Esenyurt, Beylikdüzü, Fatih, Bahçeşehir, Büyükçekmece.
Istanbul – Asian side: Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Ataşehir, Maltepe, Pendik.
Bursa: Nilüfer, Osmangazi, Yıldırım.
Ankara: Çankaya, Keçiören, Etimesgut.
Izmir and Antalya: the west and south coasts, with many beach homes.
Trabzon: Uzungöl, Akçaabat, Yomra.
Konya, Gaziantep and Mersin: central and southern Turkey.
Yalova, Sakarya and Sapanca: nature and lakeside homes.

In Istanbul we use small trucks for narrow streets and lifts for tall buildings, and in Trabzon we plan around the mountain roads.

Jeddah families with homes in Turkey, students and expats

Many Jeddah families spend the summer in Turkey, in Istanbul flats and in houses in Trabzon, Bursa, Yalova and Sapanca. Before summer, many of them ship some or all of a household to furnish the home: majlis seating, carpets, kitchenware and appliances. We arrange shipping early so the furniture arrives before the family, store it in Turkey if needed, and deliver on the date they choose.

Jeddah also has many expats moving to Turkey to live, Turkish citizens working in Jeddah who return with their families and furniture, and students at Turkish universities. A student needs only air freight or a small sea shipment, while a relocating family needs a full container and dates coordinated between leaving the Jeddah home and taking over the Turkish one.

Shipping cargo from Jeddah to Turkey

Jeddah is a commercial gateway for the Kingdom, with its Industrial City and many warehouses near the port. Traders ship dates, packaged foods, perfumes, oud and incense, plastic products and equipment from here to Turkey. We collect the goods from your warehouse, load them into the container and take them to the nearby port.

Partial and full loads

Small quantities go in a shared container priced by volume or weight, and large quantities get a 20 ft or 40 ft container loaded at your warehouse. Commercial goods start from SAR 2,300 per ton, with the final price depending on the type and volume of goods and the destination port.

Documents for commercial goods

Commercial registration.
Commercial invoice.
Packing list.
Certificate of origin.

Some goods, especially foods, may need additional certificates in Turkey, so we review this with the Turkish importer before shipping.

Car shipping from Jeddah to Turkey

From Jeddah Islamic Port, cars go to Turkey in two ways: RoRo, where the car is driven onto a vehicle vessel, secured, and driven off at the Turkish port; or inside a container, secured with straps and chocks, which suits luxury and classic cars or shipping a car with furniture. In Jeddah the car needs no long haul to the port: it can be driven to the handover point or taken on a short car-carrier trip.

A sedan starts from SAR 5,100, an SUV from SAR 7,500 and a car in its own enclosed container from SAR 12,000. Turkish port charges, clearance and the car’s customs duties vary with the owner’s status and the type of entry, and are shown in the itemised quote.

Car shipping documents from Jeddah

Vehicle registration.
Owner’s ID or iqama.
Export plates or export certificate.
A bank letter if the car is financed.

Before you ship your car to Turkey

Car imports into Turkey follow rules that differ by situation: a returning Turkish citizen, a resident with a residence permit, a visitor seeking temporary import, or someone who wants to sell the car. These rules are set by Turkish Customs and change, and the charges can be substantial for some cars. Confirm your car’s situation with Turkish Customs or the Turkish consulate in Jeddah before shipping. We prepare the export documents, and our agent handles clearance in accordance with the regulations in force at the time of shipping. We do not allow personal items inside a car shipped by RoRo.

Customs, exemptions and required documents

Your shipment goes through export procedures via Fasah at Jeddah Islamic Port, and then import procedures with Turkish Customs. You authorise us on Fasah, and we submit the contents list and documents. The Turkish Consulate General in Jeddah makes it easy for customers to ask about conditions before shipping.

In Turkey, some groups may be exempt from certain charges on used furniture and personal effects, such as a returning Turkish citizen, a foreigner with a residence permit, or someone transferring their residence, provided they submit documents such as a residence permit or a transfer-of-residence certificate. These rules are set by Turkish Customs and change, so we describe them in general terms and advise you to confirm with Turkish Customs or the consulate before shipping. Anything that does not qualify is cleared in accordance with the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

Documents for moving furniture from Jeddah

National ID or iqama.
Passport.
Contents list.
Fasah authorisation.
Consignee’s details in Turkey: passport, Turkish tax number and address.

Parcels, bags and e-commerce from Jeddah

We send parcels from Jeddah to Turkey all the time: clothes and books for students, gifts, dates and perfumes, and documents. A parcel up to 5 kg starts from SAR 110, documents from SAR 85 and air freight from SAR 14 per kg. We collect the parcel from your home or office and send it from King Abdulaziz Airport.

For Jeddah online stores selling to customers in Turkey we offer regular air freight with a tracking number for each parcel. Air freight is charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, with volumetric weight being length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6000.

Air freight from King Abdulaziz Airport to Istanbul

From King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah we ship by air to Istanbul Airport, Turkey’s main air cargo hub, to Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side, to Antalya Airport and to Ankara Esenboğa Airport. Transit is usually 2–4 days, from SAR 14 per kg.

Air freight from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to Istanbul Airport — Al Saif

Air freight suits documents, urgent spare parts, samples, prescription medicines in permitted quantities and gifts. Furniture belongs in a sea container from Jeddah port.

Prohibited items and packing

We do not accept the following in shipments to Turkey:

Flammable materials such as petrol, alcohol, paints and aerosols.
Gas cylinders.
Loose batteries.
Medicines without a prescription.
Plants and seeds without a permit.

Carry cash, jewellery and original documents with you. For Jeddah shipments we pay special attention to moisture: furniture is packed dry, mattresses and fabrics go in sealed covers, and moisture absorbers are placed inside the container.

Steps for shipping from Jeddah to Turkey

Contact us: on 0555915287 and tell us your Jeddah district and the Turkish city.
Survey: a visit or video call.
Quote: itemised with freight, destination charges, clearance and delivery.
Documents: ID, passport, consignee details and Fasah authorisation.
Packing and loading: at your door, close to the sailing date.
To Jeddah Islamic Port: usually the same day.
Sailing and tracking: container number and bill of lading.
Arrival, clearance and delivery: at the Turkish port and then to your door.

Tracking and storage in Jeddah or Turkey

We tell you the sailing date, the expected arrival and any schedule change. If you need storage, we offer a closed warehouse in Jeddah before shipping or storage in Turkey after arrival, priced by volume and duration.

Shipping from Turkey to Jeddah

We also ship from Turkey to Jeddah: furniture of returning families, students’ belongings, Turkish furniture, carpets and textiles bought by Jeddah residents, and traders’ goods. The container is loaded in Istanbul, Bursa or Mersin, sails directly to Jeddah Islamic Port, is cleared in accordance with the regulations in force at the time of shipping, and is delivered to your home or warehouse in Jeddah, Makkah or Taif.

When to ship from Jeddah to Turkey

Demand rises before summer, when Jeddah families prepare to travel to their homes in Turkey, and before the academic year. Port activity also picks up in certain seasons, so book early. In autumn and winter there are more dates available. In the summer months we start loading early in the morning to avoid the midday heat and humidity.

Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Turkey

How long does shipping from Jeddah to Turkey take?

By sea 15–20 days to Mersin and 18–25 days to Istanbul port to port; by air 2–4 days.

Which port do containers from Jeddah to Turkey ship from?

Jeddah Islamic Port, to Mersin, Iskenderun, Izmir or Ambarli in Istanbul.

How much is furniture moving from Jeddah to Turkey?

From SAR 3,250 per room, SAR 3,700 for a small household, SAR 6,000 for a 20 ft container and SAR 8,200 for a 40 ft container.

How much is car shipping from Jeddah to Turkey?

From SAR 5,100 for a sedan, SAR 7,500 for an SUV and SAR 12,000 in its own enclosed container.

Is there air freight from Jeddah to Istanbul?

Yes, from King Abdulaziz Airport to Istanbul Airport in 2–4 days, from SAR 14 per kg.

Do you collect from Makkah, Taif and Rabigh?

Yes, as well as Thuwal, King Abdullah Economic City and every Jeddah district.

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