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Turkey to Saudi Arabia Freight: Fast Sea Transits from Mersin

Turkey supplies Saudi Arabia with food, textiles, furniture, steel and building materials, and Mersin is one of the closest major container ports to Jeddah. ShipVerge books sea and air freight from Turkey, clears it in Saudi Arabia and delivers to your door.

Reviewed by Hammad Basravi, Operations Manager, Freight & Customs · Indicative rates as of October 2026

Sea Mersin → Jeddah 6–12 days
Sea Istanbul → Jeddah 10–16 days
Air cargo (Istanbul) 2–4 days
Express courier 2–4 working days
ROUTE MAP

Turkey to Saudi Arabia, live on the map.

Sea6–12 days
Air2–4 days
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Indicative routing. Exact sea and air routing is confirmed with every quote.
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Indicative rates · we reply with an exact quote, usually within the working day
FCL / LCL seaMersin → Jeddah6–12 days port to port20ft 1,200–3,000 · 40ft 2,000–4,000Get this quoteFCL / LCL seaIstanbul / Izmir → Jeddah10–16 days port to port20ft 1,200–3,000 · 40ft 2,000–4,000Get this quoteFCL / LCL seaTurkey → Dammam16–26 days port to portLimited sailings: quote on requestGet this quoteAir cargoIstanbul IST → JED / RUH / DMM2–4 days door to airportUSD 2–4 per kgGet this quoteExpress courierTurkey → KSA2–4 working days door to doorLive on platformGet this quote
DELIVERY BY CITY

Shipping from Turkey to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam

Typical door-to-city transit, plus 3–7 working days for customs clearance. Read the complete guide to shipping to Saudi Arabia →

Turkey to Riyadh

By sea7–14 days via Jeddah, then road
Air into RUH2–4 days

Cleared at Jeddah or King Khalid Airport (RUH), delivered by road

Shipping from Turkey to Riyadh →

Turkey to Jeddah

By sea6–12 days port to port
Air into JED2–4 days

Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdullah Port, the main open gateway in 2026

Shipping from Turkey to Jeddah →

Turkey to Dammam

By sea8–15 days via Jeddah, then road
Air into DMM2–4 days

King Abdulaziz Port when sailings run, otherwise via Jeddah or the UAE landbridge

Shipping from Turkey to Dammam →

Origin ports and Saudi arrival hubs

FROM TURKEY

Seaports Mersin, Istanbul (Ambarlı), Izmir (Aliağa), Gemlik
Airports Istanbul IST, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen SAW
Road Overland options quoted on request

INTO SAUDI ARABIA

Jeddah Islamic Port & King Abdullah Port Western region, Makkah and Madinah
King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam Eastern Province, and Riyadh by road
JED, RUH and DMM airports Air cargo and express

Transit times and indicative rates

Route Mode Transit (indicative) Rate
Mersin → Jeddah FCL / LCL sea 6–12 days port to port 20ft 1,200–3,000 · 40ft 2,000–4,000
Istanbul / Izmir → Jeddah FCL / LCL sea 10–16 days port to port 20ft 1,200–3,000 · 40ft 2,000–4,000
Turkey → Dammam FCL / LCL sea 16–26 days port to port Limited sailings: quote on request
Istanbul IST → JED / RUH / DMM Air cargo 2–4 days door to airport USD 2–4 per kg
Turkey → KSA Express courier 2–4 working days door to door Live on platform

Market notice. Customs clearance typically adds 3–7 working days. Indicative market ranges, October 2026, in USD: port-to-port base freight, excluding war-risk and emergency surcharges, THC and local charges. Rates are elevated because of the Strait of Hormuz disruption, and several carriers have suspended Dammam and Jubail bookings, so most sea cargo currently moves via Jeddah or King Abdullah Port plus road.

What we ship from Turkey

Packaged food Dried fruit and nuts Confectionery Textiles and garments Furniture and home goods Steel and construction materials Appliances Carpets

Turkey lane compliance notes

1

Food and halal. Food and confectionery need SFDA registration, Arabic labelling and halal certification where relevant.

2

SABER. Steel, building materials and appliances often need SABER certificates.

3

Chamber certificate of origin. Ask your supplier for a certificate of origin issued by the Turkish chamber of commerce.

How the Turkey lane works

1

Get a rate

Send the origin city, commodity, weight or volume and your Saudi hub. We quote within one working day.

2

We book and collect

We book space and arrange pickup from your supplier, or receive the cargo at the port under FOB.

3

We clear it in KSA

Our clearance team files through FASAH and handles SABER and SFDA checks before arrival.

4

We deliver to your door

Released cargo moves straight into our domestic LTL and FTL network to your warehouse.

Before you ship: documents, SABER and duty

Documents you need

  • Commercial invoice with HS codes, values, Incoterm and country of origin
  • Packing list matching the invoice line for line
  • Certificate of origin from the origin chamber of commerce
  • Bill of lading or air waybill, issued by us or the carrier
  • SABER and SFDA certificates or permits, where required
  • Importer details: CR, VAT number and customs importer code

Mismatched details are the most common cause of clearance delays. We check the full set before your cargo ships.

SABER, SFDA and restricted goods

Most regulated products need a Product Certificate (PCoC) and a Shipment Certificate (SCoC) on SABER. The SCoC must be issued before the customs declaration is filed, or cargo cannot clear.

Food, cosmetics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals need SFDA registration or a release permit. Alcohol, pork products and narcotics cannot be imported.

Send us your HS code and we'll check →

Duty and VAT

Customs duty is charged on the CIF value. Most goods attract 5%, some are duty-free and some carry higher rates. VAT of 15% is then charged on CIF plus duty.

We confirm the exact duty rate for your HS code with your quote, so there are no surprises on arrival.

Which Incoterm?

FOB (recommended): your supplier loads the vessel; we handle everything after. You control cost and timing.

EXW: we collect from the factory. Best when the supplier has no export experience.

CIF / CFR: the supplier books freight. Cheaper upfront, less control, higher destination charges.

DAP / DDP: delivered to your door. DAP quoted as standard; DDP case by case.

Turkey lane FAQ

How long does shipping from Turkey to Saudi Arabia take?

Sea freight from Mersin to Jeddah takes about 6–12 days, plus customs clearance. Air cargo from Istanbul takes 2–4 days.

Which Turkish port should I use?

The port nearest your supplier. Mersin usually gives the fastest transit to Jeddah.

Can you ship furniture from Turkey?

Yes, in FCL or LCL, with ISPM-15 wooden packaging and delivery to your showroom or project site.

REQUEST A QUOTE

Tell us what you're importing from Turkey

The more detail you give, the faster we quote. We reply with the best mode and the full landed cost within one working day.

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