
A trader or homeowner in Al Ahsa shipping to Turkey? We prepare your pallets and commercial papers or pack your furniture, ship via Dammam port to Mersin or Istanbul, and send samples by air.
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- How does a shipment leave Al Ahsa for Turkey?
- Shipping dates and food products from Al Ahsa to Turkey
- Shipping prices from Al Ahsa to Turkey
- Preparing goods on pallets
- Moving household furniture from Al Ahsa
- Car shipping from Al Ahsa to Turkey
- Air freight from Al Ahsa to Turkey
- Arrival in Turkey and clearance
- Towns we collect from
- Documents required
- Prohibited and restricted items
- Tips for Al Ahsa traders
- Delivery inside Turkey
- Insuring your shipment to Turkey
- What sets shipping with us to Turkey apart
- Questions about shipping from Al Ahsa to Turkey
- Which port do Al Ahsa shipments leave from?
- Do you ship Al Ahsa dates to Turkey?
- How long does it take to Turkey?
- Do you move a full house from Al Ahsa?
- Can I send a sample by air before the quantity?
- Searches that bring Al Ahsa customers to us
For traders and households:
- For traders: wrapped pallets, full containers, invoices, certificates of origin and health certificates for dates and food.
- For families: dismantling, packing and an inventory to Turkish customs standards.
- For cars: a closed container, after reviewing the rules for bringing them into Turkey.
- Nearest departure port: Dammam, with Jeddah as an alternative for less time at sea.
How does a shipment leave Al Ahsa for Turkey?
| Stage | What happens | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Collection in Al Ahsa | Packing or preparing pallets at your warehouse or home | One to two days |
| Transport to Dammam | Truck to King Abdulaziz Port | Half a day |
| Sea voyage | Around the peninsula, then the Suez Canal to Mersin or Istanbul | 20 – 28 days |
| Clearance and delivery | Turkish customs, then transport to the address | 3 – 7 days |
Shipping dates and food products from Al Ahsa to Turkey
Al Ahsa dates are well known, and shops and importers in Turkey ask for them, especially before Ramadan. But food is among the shipments most often held at customs when paperwork is missing. So before shipping we prepare with you:
- A commercial invoice with quantities, weights and prices.
- A packing list for every pallet.
- A certificate of origin for the goods.
- A health certificate from the competent Saudi authorities, plus any food approvals the importer in Turkey needs.
- A product label with ingredients and production and expiry dates, often required in Turkish.
Dates are shipped in sturdy cartons on wrapped pallets, and for large quantities a refrigerated container may be best. We decide this with you based on the type of dates and the length of the journey.
Shipping prices from Al Ahsa to Turkey
| Shipment | Method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial goods (per ton) | Sea | From SAR 2,300 |
| Full room | Sea – shared container | From SAR 3,220 |
| 20 ft container | Sea | From SAR 7,850 |
| 40 ft container | Sea | From SAR 14,700 |
| Parcels and samples | Air | From SAR 14 per kg |
| Sedan car | Sea, in a container | From SAR 5,090 |
| SUV | Sea, in a container | From SAR 7,820 |
Refrigerated containers and special shipments are priced once we know the type of goods, the weight and the shipping date.
Preparing goods on pallets
Commercial goods are stacked on standard wooden pallets and stretch-wrapped tightly so each becomes a single block that won’t come apart, then loaded into the container by forklift and secured. This protects them from humidity and vibration, and shortens inspection in Turkey because every pallet has a number on the packing list.

Moving household furniture from Al Ahsa
Homes and farmhouses in Al Ahsa hold traditional wooden furniture, wide majlis seating and carved pieces that are hard to replace. We give these special care:

- Carved wood is wrapped in blankets with protected corners, and never strapped directly over the carving.
- Majlis seating and cushions in plastic, then blankets.
- Small heritage pieces in padded wooden crates.
- Appliances have their brands and serial numbers recorded in the inventory for Turkish customs.
Car shipping from Al Ahsa to Turkey
We collect the car in Al Ahsa, fit a protective cover, load it into the container and secure it with chocks and straps, then the container travels to Dammam port. One car goes in a 20 ft container, and with furniture in a 40 ft.

Before booking, we review Turkey’s car entry rules for your case, as they’re restrictive and may involve high taxes. The papers from Al Ahsa: a valid registration, no fines or liens, an export request through Absher or the traffic department with the plates handed in, and copies of your passport and iqama.
Air freight from Al Ahsa to Turkey
Trade samples, parcels and documents are collected in Al Ahsa and flown from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam to Istanbul Airport, arriving within three to five working days. Many traders send a sample by air first, and once the importer approves, the quantity follows by sea. It’s charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight.
Arrival in Turkey and clearance
We send the papers to the broker in Turkey before the ship arrives. At Mersin or Istanbul the container is inspected, the goods are checked against the invoice and packing list, and duties are paid according to the goods’ type, value and origin. For personal effects, names and the inventory are checked, and the owner’s status in Turkey and entry date are taken into account.

Towns we collect from
Hofuf, Al Mubarraz, Al Uyun, Al Jafr, Al Umran, Al Qarah, Al Taraf, Al Munizlah, Al Shuabah, Al Jishah and Al Marah, and all the villages of Al Ahsa. We also collect from Abqaiq, Dammam and Khobar.
Documents required
- For traders: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, health certificate for food, and the importer’s details in Turkey.
- For families: copies of passport and iqama, a detailed inventory, and proof of your status in Turkey.
- For cars: the registration and export papers.
Prohibited and restricted items
- Fresh food and meat, plants, seeds and soil.
- Food without certificates or labels.
- Flammable materials and weapons.
- Loose lithium batteries by air.
Tips for Al Ahsa traders
- Start with a small shipment in a shared container to test the market and customs.
- Agree with the importer in Turkey on who pays the duties before shipping.
- Print Turkish product labels before packing, not after.
- Avoid shipping sensitive products in the hottest summer months unless in a suitable container.
Delivery inside Turkey
After clearance, the container or your belongings travel by truck to your address. In Istanbul we reach the European side, such as Başakşehir, Beylikdüzü, Esenyurt, Fatih and Bayrampaşa, and the Asian side, such as Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Ataşehir and Pendik. Outside Istanbul we deliver to Bursa, Sapanca, Yalova, Trabzon, Ankara, Konya, Antalya, Adana, Gaziantep and İzmir. The crew carries everything inside and reassembles the furniture if that is part of the agreement.
Insuring your shipment to Turkey
The journey to Turkey involves road, then sea, then road again, with lifting and unloading at every stage. Good packing prevents most damage, but we also offer cargo insurance calculated as a percentage of the value you declare, and recommend it for expensive appliances, cars and furniture that is hard to replace. We photograph your belongings before loading so any claim is clear and quick.
What sets shipping with us to Turkey apart
- An inventory to Turkish customs standards: brands and serial numbers are written during packing.
- The arrival port nearest your address: Mersin, Istanbul or İzmir depending on your city.
- A clearly itemised price: what our price covers and what may be paid in Turkey.
- Our crew from start to finish: dismantling, packing and loading by our own hands.
- Follow-up to the door: we update you at every stage from sailing to delivery.
Questions about shipping from Al Ahsa to Turkey
Which port do Al Ahsa shipments leave from?
Usually King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, and sometimes via Jeddah if the sailing date there suits better.
Do you ship Al Ahsa dates to Turkey?
Yes, after preparing the invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate and whatever the importer needs there.
How long does it take to Turkey?
About 26 to 35 days by sea to the address, and three to five days by air.
Do you move a full house from Al Ahsa?
Yes, in a private 20 or 40 ft container, with dismantling, packing and inventory.
Can I send a sample by air before the quantity?
Yes, and that’s what we recommend to traders for a first shipment.
Searches that bring Al Ahsa customers to us
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Furniture and cars: moving furniture from Al Ahsa to Turkey · car shipping from Al Ahsa to Turkey · air cargo from Al Ahsa to Turkey
Nearby routes: shipping from Dammam to Turkey · shipping from Saudi Arabia to Turkey · shipping from Riyadh to Turkey
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