We ship household furniture, cartons and cars from Jeddah to France by sea in containers to Marseille or Le Havre, and by air to Paris for urgent items, from any Jeddah district to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice and every French city. 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. To book: 0553923364.
Shipping prices from Jeddah to France
| Shipment | From | Door-to-door time |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent air freight | SAR 70 per kg | 3 to 5 days |
| One cubic metre in a shared container | SAR 520 | 30 to 45 days |
| One room in a shared container (about 5 m³) | SAR 2,600 | 30 to 45 days |
| Full 20-foot container (2–3 bedroom flat) | SAR 28,300 | 20 to 35 days depending on the port |
| Full 40-foot container (house or villa) | SAR 53,800 | 20 to 35 days depending on the port |
| Sedan | SAR 5,200 | 20 to 35 days depending on the port |
The price covers packing and loading at your home in Jeddah, export clearance at Jeddah port and sea freight to Fos-sur-Mer (Marseille) in the south and Le Havre in the north. Clearance in France 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 France?
France has an edge over the rest of Europe: the port of Marseille (Fos-sur-Mer) is on the Mediterranean, so a ship from Jeddah reaches it straight after the Suez Canal without going round the continent. For the north and Paris we ship to Le Havre on the Channel, or to Marseille and then by rail or truck.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Export port | Jeddah Islamic Port |
| Arrival ports | Fos-sur-Mer (Marseille) in the south and Le Havre in the north |
| Sea freight | 20 to 35 days depending on the port |
| Air freight | from King Abdulaziz International Airport, 3 to 5 days |
Transit times to cities in France
| City in France | Arrival port | Time, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille and Nice | Fos-sur-Mer | 20 to 27 days |
| Lyon | Fos-sur-Mer | 22 to 29 days |
| Toulouse | Fos-sur-Mer | 23 to 30 days |
| Paris | Le Havre or Marseille | 26 to 35 days |
| Lille and Strasbourg | Le Havre or Antwerp | 28 to 35 days |
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to France
The sea voyage to France 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 France asks for, and the relief is decided on it.
Shared or full container to France?
| 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 | 30 to 45 days | 20 to 35 days depending on the port |
| 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 France
France exempts change-of-residence belongings from customs duty and VAT when you arrive from outside the EU, with a dated and signed inventory in French or English, under the EU conditions:
- 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 France
A car used for at least 6 months enters duty-free as part of the change of residence, then needs a certificate of conformity, a technical inspection and French registration. We ship it covered in a container with your furniture, or on its own to Marseille.
- Sedan: from SAR 5,200
- How it ships: covered inside a container to Marseille or Le Havre
- 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 France
We ship by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle, and the shipment arrives in 3 to 5 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 France 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 France? An example
A family in Al Safa moving to Lyon, with a two-bedroom flat and 20 cartons, about 18 cubic metres. A shared container starts from SAR 9,360 and a full 20-foot container from SAR 28,300, arriving in Lyon via Marseille in 22 to 29 days.
Documents needed
- Furniture and belongings: a copy of your passport, your visa or residence in France, 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: the French customs change-of-residence form, proof of a year’s residence outside the EU, your new French lease, and the dated inventory
Prohibited and restricted items to France
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 France works
- WhatsApp us on 0553923364 with photos or a list of your belongings, your district in Jeddah and your city in France.
- 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 France and the shipment is delivered to your address.
Tips before shipping to France
- Choose Marseille if you can: the closest port to Jeddah and the fastest arrival
- Date and sign the inventory: French customs asks for it that way
- Have your lease ready: before the container arrives
- Send urgent items by air: to Paris within days
Why Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping from Jeddah to France?
- 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 France
How much does shipping from Jeddah to France 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 France take?
20 to 35 days depending on the port door to door for a full container.
How long does air freight to France take?
3 to 5 days including clearance.
Which port does the container arrive at in France?
Marseille (Fos-sur-Mer) for the south and most cities, and Le Havre for the north and Paris.
Is used furniture free of customs duty?
Yes, as part of a change of residence if you lived outside the EU for 12 months and used them for 6 months.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to France?
From SAR 5,200 for a sedan, and we check its entry conditions for France 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 France.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for long sea voyages.
