We ship furniture, cartons and cars from Jeddah to Europe by sea in shared or full containers, and by air for urgent shipments, from your door in Jeddah, Makkah or Madinah to your address in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Greece, Sweden or any European country. A 20-foot container starts from SAR 28,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520 and air freight from SAR 70 per kg. Call or WhatsApp us on 0553923364.
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Europe
| Shipment | From | Door-to-door time |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent air freight | SAR 70 per kg | 3 to 6 days |
| One cubic metre in a shared container | SAR 520 | 35 to 50 days |
| One room in a shared container (about 5 m³) | SAR 2,600 | 35 to 50 days |
| Full 20-foot container (2–3 bedroom flat) | SAR 28,300 | 25 to 40 days depending on the country |
| Full 40-foot container (house or villa) | SAR 53,800 | 25 to 40 days depending on the country |
| Sedan | SAR 5,200 | 25 to 40 days depending on the country |
The price covers packing and loading at your home in Jeddah, export clearance at Jeddah port and sea freight to Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg in the north, and Genoa, Barcelona and Piraeus in the south. Clearance in Europe and delivery to your door there are worked out with you before collection, depending on the city, and come down when your belongings qualify for the personal-effects relief.
How does a shipment get from Jeddah to Europe?
Ships from Jeddah head north up the Red Sea and through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean. Southern ports such as Piraeus, Genoa and Barcelona are reached sooner, while northern ports such as Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg continue through Gibraltar and the Atlantic. We pick the arrival port nearest your city, and delivery continues from there by truck.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Export port | Jeddah Islamic Port |
| Arrival ports | Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg in the north, and Genoa, Barcelona and Piraeus in the south |
| Sea freight | 25 to 40 days depending on the country |
| Air freight | from King Abdulaziz International Airport, 3 to 6 days |
Transit times to cities in Europe
| City in Europe | Arrival port | Time, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam and The Hague | Rotterdam | 28 to 38 days |
| Brussels | Antwerp | 28 to 38 days |
| Rome and Milan | Genoa | 22 to 32 days |
| Madrid and Barcelona | Barcelona or Valencia | 22 to 32 days |
| Athens | Piraeus | 18 to 28 days |
| Stockholm and Oslo | via Hamburg or Rotterdam | 32 to 42 days |
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to Europe
The sea voyage to Europe is long, and the container crosses the Red Sea and goes through changes in heat and humidity before it arrives. So our packing is made for the sea, not for a move across town:
- Wood and bedrooms: fully dismantled, each panel wrapped in a blanket and then film, screws bagged and tied to the piece
- Sofas and majlis seating: bubble film, then a cover that keeps humidity out for the whole voyage
- Glass and mirrors: heavy cardboard with corner guards, and large pieces in slim wooden crates
- Appliances: emptied and dried, with the fridge and washer secured upright at the front of the container
- Cartons: new, numbered by room, and stacked floor to ceiling so nothing moves
We write the inventory with you in English, carton by carton, because it is the first paper the customs officer in Europe asks for, and the relief is decided on it.
Shared or full container to Europe?
| Comparison | Shared container | Full container |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | one room, or bags and cartons | a whole flat or house, with a car |
| Price | per cubic metre, from SAR 520 | from SAR 28,300 for 20 feet |
| Time | 35 to 50 days | 25 to 40 days depending on the country |
| Security | opened with other shipments at unloading | sealed from your home to the arrival port |
From three rooms up, a full container is usually cheaper per cubic metre, faster, and your belongings are handled less.
Customs relief on personal effects in Europe
EU countries exempt the belongings of someone transferring their residence there from customs duty and VAT, under roughly the same conditions in every member state:
- Residence outside the EU: at least 12 consecutive months before the move
- Period of use: belongings owned and used for at least 6 months before shipping
- Import deadline: within 12 months of registering your new residence, in one or more consignments
- After entry: not sold, hired out or pledged for 12 months
- The car: covered by the relief if used for at least 6 months, then needs a local inspection and registration
Car shipping from Jeddah to Europe
A car ships from Jeddah to Europe either on a roll-on/roll-off vessel, driven aboard on its own wheels, or covered inside a container with the household furniture. On arrival it needs a European conformity check and registration in your country of residence, which varies from one country to another, so we review your case before booking.
- Sedan: from SAR 5,200
- How it ships: a roll-on/roll-off vessel, or covered inside a container
- Export papers from Jeddah: the registration, the owner’s ID, a no-fines clearance, and an Absher authorization if someone else ships it
Air freight from Jeddah to Europe
We ship by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and most European capitals, and the shipment arrives in 3 to 6 days including clearance. Prices start from SAR 70 per kg, on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, and suit papers and certificates, first-week essentials and prescribed medicines.
Bags, cartons and parcels
If all you have is bags and cartons, we add them to a shared container by the cubic metre, or send them by air if you need them quickly. Students heading to Europe usually send books and winter clothes by sea and carry what they need for the first month on the plane.
How much does it cost to ship a home from Jeddah to Europe? An example
A family in Al Shati with a three-bedroom flat and 35 cartons, moving to Rotterdam. The flat fills a 20-foot container, so the price starts from SAR 28,300 including packing, loading and freight to Rotterdam port, in 28 to 38 days, and if the family has lived outside the EU for a year or more, its used belongings enter free of customs duty.
Documents needed
- Furniture and belongings: a copy of your passport, your visa or residence in Europe, an English inventory, your address there and a clearance authorization
- Cars: the registration, a copy of the owner’s ID, a no-fines clearance, and the purchase invoice or proof of ownership
- Relief: proof of at least a year’s residence outside the EU, registration of your new address in Europe, and the signed inventory
Prohibited and restricted items to Europe
Weapons and ammunition, narcotics, medicines without a prescription or in large quantities, meat and dairy products, plants, seeds and soil, counterfeit goods, products of protected species such as ivory and rare skins, gas cylinders, fuel and flammable materials, and alcohol and tobacco above the allowance.
How shipping from Jeddah to Europe works
- WhatsApp us on 0553923364 with photos or a list of your belongings, your district in Jeddah and your city in Europe.
- We give you the price, the transit time and the best option: shared container, full container or air.
- We set a collection day, and the team arrives with packing materials.
- We dismantle, pack and number, write the English inventory and load the container at your home.
- We clear export at Jeddah port and send you the bill of lading and the ship’s arrival date.
- Clearance takes place in Europe and the shipment is delivered to your address.
Tips before shipping to Europe
- Register your European address first: the relief is tied to your moving date
- Choose the port nearest your city: it saves days and road costs
- Don’t ship new appliances in their boxes: they are treated as goods and taxed
- Send urgent items by air: papers and first-week essentials
Why Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping from Jeddah to Europe?
- Loaded at your door: with Jeddah port minutes from most districts
- Packing for the sea: with new materials built for a long voyage
- A customs-ready inventory: in English and in detail
- A price before collection: and a clear account of what it covers and what it doesn’t
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Europe
How much does shipping from Jeddah to Europe cost?
A 20-foot container from SAR 28,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520, and air freight from SAR 70 per kg.
How many days does sea freight to Europe take?
25 to 40 days depending on the country door to door for a full container.
How long does air freight to Europe take?
3 to 6 days including clearance.
Which port does the container arrive at in Europe?
It depends on the country: Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg for the north, and Genoa, Barcelona and Piraeus for the south.
Is used furniture free of customs duty?
Usually yes, if you lived outside the EU for 12 months and used the belongings for at least 6 months.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Europe?
From SAR 5,200 for a sedan, and we check its entry conditions for Europe before booking.
What is the cheapest way to ship?
A shared container for small quantities, and a full container for flats and houses, as it is cheaper per cubic metre.
Do you collect from Makkah, Madinah and Taif?
Yes, and from Rabigh and Yanbu; we bring the container to Jeddah port.
Is delivery door to door?
Yes, from your home in Jeddah to your address in Europe.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for long sea voyages.
