We ship household furniture, cartons and cars from Jeddah to the UK by sea in containers, and by air for urgent items, from any Jeddah district to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and every British city. A 20-foot container starts from SAR 28,300, one cubic metre in a shared container from SAR 520, and air freight to London from SAR 70 per kg. To book, call or WhatsApp us on 0553923364.
Shipping prices from Jeddah to the UK
| 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 | 35 to 45 days |
| One room in a shared container (about 5 m³) | SAR 2,600 | 35 to 45 days |
| Full 20-foot container (2–3 bedroom flat) | SAR 28,300 | 25 to 35 days |
| Full 40-foot container (house or villa) | SAR 53,800 | 25 to 35 days |
| Sedan | SAR 5,200 | 25 to 35 days |
The price covers packing and loading at your home in Jeddah, export clearance at Jeddah port and sea freight to Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway. Clearance in the UK 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 the UK?
The container leaves Jeddah Islamic Port via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, crosses the Mediterranean and exits at Gibraltar into the Atlantic, then berths at Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway on England’s south-east coast. From there we truck it to your address in any city.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Export port | Jeddah Islamic Port |
| Arrival ports | Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway |
| Sea freight | 25 to 35 days |
| Air freight | from King Abdulaziz International Airport, 3 to 5 days |
Transit times to cities in the UK
| City in the UK | Arrival port | Time, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| London | London Gateway or Felixstowe | 25 to 32 days |
| Birmingham and the Midlands | Felixstowe or Southampton | 27 to 34 days |
| Manchester and Liverpool | Felixstowe or Liverpool | 28 to 35 days |
| Leeds and Sheffield | Felixstowe | 28 to 35 days |
| Cardiff | Southampton | 27 to 34 days |
| Glasgow and Edinburgh | via Felixstowe or Grangemouth | 30 to 38 days |
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to the UK
The sea voyage to the UK 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 the UK asks for, and the relief is decided on it.
Shared or full container to the UK?
| 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 45 days | 25 to 35 days |
| 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 the UK
The UK exempts used household belongings from duty and VAT under Transfer of Residence relief, after prior approval from HMRC through the ToR01 form before the shipment arrives. The conditions:
- Residence outside the UK: at least 12 consecutive months
- Ownership: belongings owned and used for at least 6 months before the move
- Import deadline: within 12 months of taking up residence, in one or more consignments
- After entry: not sold, lent or hired out for 12 months
- The reference number: the ToR approval number goes on the import declaration; without it duty is charged
Car shipping from Jeddah to the UK
A private car falls under Transfer of Residence relief if used for at least 6 months, and needs a Notification of Vehicle Arrival (NOVA) after entry, then registration with the DVLA. Bear in mind the UK drives on the left, so a Gulf-spec car may need headlight and speedometer changes to pass inspection.
- Sedan: from SAR 5,200
- How it ships: covered inside a container, or with the furniture in a 40-foot 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 the UK
We ship by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Heathrow; the direct flight takes about seven hours, 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 the UK 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 the UK? An example
A PhD student in Al Rawdah with his family, a two-bedroom flat and 25 cartons, moving to Manchester. Their belongings are about 15 cubic metres, so a shared container costs from SAR 7,800, and a full 20-foot container from SAR 28,300. Having lived in Saudi Arabia for over a year, their used belongings enter duty-free under ToR approval.
Documents needed
- Furniture and belongings: a copy of your passport, your visa or residence in the UK, 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 ToR01 approval from HMRC, proof of your residence outside the UK, and your new address there
Prohibited and restricted items to the UK
Weapons and prohibited knives, narcotics, meat and dairy products, plants, seeds and soil, medicines without a prescription, counterfeit goods, products of protected species, gas cylinders and fuel, and alcohol and tobacco above the allowance.
How shipping from Jeddah to the UK works
- WhatsApp us on 0553923364 with photos or a list of your belongings, your district in Jeddah and your city in the UK.
- 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 the UK and the shipment is delivered to your address.
Tips before shipping to the UK
- Apply for ToR01 before shipping: approval takes time
- Write a detailed English inventory: every carton and its contents
- Check the size of your London flat: flats are small and stairs narrow
- Send urgent items by air: papers and the first winter clothes
Why Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping from Jeddah to the UK?
- 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 the UK
How much does shipping from Jeddah to the UK 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 the UK take?
25 to 35 days door to door for a full container.
How long does air freight to the UK take?
3 to 5 days including clearance.
Which port does the container arrive at in the UK?
Usually Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway, depending on the shipping line and the port nearest your city.
Is used furniture free of customs duty?
Yes, under Transfer of Residence relief if you lived outside the UK for 12 months and used the belongings for 6 months, after ToR01 approval.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to the UK?
From SAR 5,200 for a sedan, and we check its entry conditions for the UK 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 the UK.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for long sea voyages.
