Container shipping from Turkey to Saudi Arabia
We buy your goods from Turkish factories and Istanbul's markets, check them and ship them to Saudi Arabia by sea to Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdullah Port, or by road via Iraq, or Syria and Jordan. Here are the route, the time it takes, the papers Saudi Arabia asks for, and its duties.
- By sea from Turkey4–11 days
- By road, by truckTime confirmed with your quote
- Shared containerFrom one pallet
The route from Turkey to Saudi Arabia
Most containers for Saudi Arabia go through the Suez Canal to Jeddah or King Abdullah Port on the Red Sea, with direct lines from Istanbul, İzmit, Gemlik, İzmir and Mersin. Trucks can also drive through Iraq or through Syria and Jordan.
Since March 2026 the Strait of Hormuz has been mostly shut, so ships for Dammam are rare. The Red Sea ports of Jeddah and King Abdullah Port still take ships, and the road through Iraq or through Syria and Jordan is open.
From Ambarlı in Istanbul, Gemlik, Aliağa in İzmir and Mersin to Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdullah Port. A full container just for you, or space in a shared one.
About 4 days from Mersin and up to 11 from Istanbul (schedule estimates). Dammam, on the Gulf, has had few ships since March 2026.
4–11 daysThrough Iraq under TIR (in at Habur – Ibrahim Khalil, into Saudi Arabia at Jdeidat Arar), or through Syria and Jordan. Turkish drivers get Saudi transit visas, and the Turkish Ministry of Trade says trucks reach the Gulf in 3 to 4 days.
Time confirmed with your quoteFor samples and urgent, light orders.
3–7 daysTimes are approximate, port to port or border to border, and don't include customs clearance.
Which container fits your goods?
Enter one carton's size and weight and how many cartons you have. We show the volume, the weight and how many cartons each way of shipping takes. The price comes in your quote.
One carton
120 cartons · 11.5 m³ · 2,160 kg
By air you'd be charged for 2,160 kg: the larger of the real weight and the volume weight (volume ÷ 6000).
Usually the best fit: a shared container. You pay only for 11.5 m³.
| Way to ship | Inside size | Max load | Your cartons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared container | You pay for the space you use | — | You pay for 11.5 m³ |
| 20 ft container | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 33.2 m³ | 25 t | All 120 fit35% full |
| 40 ft container | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 67.7 m³ | 27.6 t | All 120 fit17% full |
| 40 ft high cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m · 76.4 m³ | 28.5 t | All 120 fit15% full |
| 13.6 m truck | 13.6 × 2.45 × 2.70 m · about 90 m³ | about 24 t | All 120 fit13% full |
Sizes are typical and vary a little from one container or trailer to another, and some countries allow less weight on their roads. We work out the exact loading with your quote.
Papers: what we prepare and what Saudi Arabia asks for
We prepare in Turkey
- Commercial invoiceEvery model, its quantity and price.
- Packing listWhat is in each carton, its weight and size, from the inspection.
- Certificate of originShows the goods are Turkish; Saudi customs asks for it with the invoice and bill of lading.
What Saudi Arabia asks of you
- SABERThe Saudi importer registers every consumer product in SABER (food, cosmetics and medicines aside). Regulated products need a Product Certificate, valid a year, and since October 2025 every consignment needs a Shipment Certificate before customs.Official site
- SFDAFood, cosmetics, medicines and medical devices go through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority instead: the importer registers the company and each product first, and halal certificates must come from SFDA-recognised bodies.Official site
- FasahThe importer files the customs declaration and papers in Fasah at least 48 hours before the goods arrive.Official site
Trade agreement and duties
No trade agreement is in force: GCC–Türkiye free trade talks were still going on in October 2026. The GCC common tariff applies, 5% on most goods, and Saudi Arabia charges up to 25% on some goods that compete with local products.
Before you order goods for Saudi Arabia
- Banned: weapons, alcohol, pork, narcotics, used or retreaded tyres, used clothing and some others. Seeds, books and media, chemicals, medicines, wireless equipment and drones, and products with alcohol such as perfume need special approval.
- Labels follow the SASO standard for the product; warnings and manuals must be in Arabic, and the 'Made in Türkiye' mark must be permanent.
- In July 2026 the Houthis warned ships against calling at Saudi ports. Lines kept sailing to Jeddah, but we confirm the route and the time when you order.
How we ship your order to Saudi Arabia
Send your request
The goods and the quantity, through the form below or on WhatsApp.
We send offers and samples
Supplier prices and photos of the goods, and samples if you ask.
We check and combine
We count the pieces, look for faults, measure and weigh the cartons, and send you a report with photos and video.
See an example reportWe ship it to Saudi Arabia
And we send you the papers before the goods arrive, so your customs broker can start.
Questions about shipping goods to Saudi Arabia
How long does shipping from Turkey to Saudi Arabia take?
By sea: 4–11 days. By road: a time we confirm with your quote. By air: 3–7 days, for samples and urgent orders. Customs clearance in Saudi Arabia comes on top.
Can I ship in a shared container?
Yes. A shared container starts from one pallet, and you pay for the space your goods take. Try the container tool on this page to see your goods' volume.
What papers does Saudi Arabia ask for?
The importer's SABER registration with Product and Shipment Certificates for regulated goods, SFDA registration for food, cosmetics and medicines, and a customs filing in Fasah 48 hours before arrival. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Who clears the goods in Saudi Arabia?
You or your customs broker in Saudi Arabia. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin and send them before the goods arrive; the duties are paid in Saudi Arabia.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment?
Yes. We receive the goods from every supplier at our Istanbul warehouse, check them and put them together in one shipment to Saudi Arabia.
