Al Fares Al Dhahabi is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Algeria. We move furniture, cartons, cars and goods by sea in containers from Jeddah or Dammam port to the ports of Algiers, Oran, Annaba, Skikda and Bejaia, and by air for urgent shipments to Houari Boumediene Airport, from your door in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam or any Saudi city to your address in any Algerian province. A full container arrives in 24 to 37 days depending on your city and the port, and air freight in 3 to 7 days. To book, call or WhatsApp us on 0553923364.
Prices start from SAR 135 per carton, SAR 400 per cubic metre in a shared container, SAR 4,600 for a 20-foot container and SAR 2,800 for a car, and we give you the final price before collection.
How does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria work?
Shipping to Algeria goes by sea for furniture, cars and goods, and by air for urgent items. The advantage is that Algeria has several Mediterranean ports, so we choose the one nearest your province:
- Collection and packing: we come to your home, dismantle, pack for the sea, number and write the inventory with you.
- Loading: into a full container at your door, or at our warehouse into a shared container where you pay per cubic metre.
- Saudi port: usually Jeddah Islamic Port, or Dammam, with export clearance through Fasah.
- Sailing: through the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean; the voyage from Jeddah can exceed three weeks with transshipment.
- Clearance in Algeria: at the arrival port in the recipient’s name, with exemption papers if you are returning for good.
- Delivery: by truck from the port to your address in any province.
Transit times from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
| Collection city | Export port | Shared container | Full container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah | Jeddah port | 32 – 42 days | 24 – 32 days |
| Riyadh and Qassim | Jeddah port | 35 – 45 days | 27 – 35 days |
| Dammam, Khobar and Al Ahsa | Dammam or Jeddah port | 37 – 47 days | 29 – 37 days |
Times are door to door to Algiers and include waiting for the sailing, clearance at both ports and delivery. Eastern ports such as Annaba and Skikda are closer to the Suez Canal, so they receive shipments a day or two before Algiers, Oran about a day after it, and the highlands and southern provinces add days of road transport.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Algeria start from SAR 135
| Shipment | From Jeddah | From Riyadh | From Dammam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium carton | SAR 135 | SAR 140 | SAR 145 |
| Cubic metre in a shared container | SAR 400 | SAR 420 | SAR 430 |
| A full bedroom | SAR 1,600 | SAR 1,700 | SAR 1,750 |
| Full 20-foot container | SAR 4,600 | SAR 4,900 | SAR 4,950 |
| Full 40-foot container | SAR 7,400 | SAR 7,800 | SAR 7,900 |
| Sedan in a shared container | SAR 2,800 | SAR 3,000 | SAR 3,050 |
| SUV in a shared container | SAR 3,400 | SAR 3,600 | SAR 3,650 |
| Car in a private 20-foot container | SAR 4,900 | SAR 5,200 | SAR 5,250 |
These are starting prices to the arrival port; clearance and delivery inside Algeria depend on the province and the type of items. Urgent air freight starts from SAR 29 per kg.
How many cubic metres does your home need?
| Home size | Approximate volume | Best option |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or room and living room | 8 – 12 cubic metres | Shared container |
| Two-bedroom apartment | 15 – 20 cubic metres | 20-foot container |
| Three-bedroom apartment | 22 – 30 cubic metres | 20-foot or 40-foot |
| Small villa | 35 – 45 cubic metres | 40-foot container |
| Large villa | 50 cubic metres and more | 40-foot or more |
Above roughly 12 cubic metres, a full container works out cheaper and faster than a shared one, and safer because your items are never opened or moved between containers.
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
Most of our customers are Algerian families returning after years in the Kingdom, and the sea voyage takes over a month, so our packing is made for the sea:
- Sofas and majlis seating: bubble wrap, then moving blankets, then an outer plastic layer against humidity.
- Bedrooms: fully dismantled, screws in numbered bags tied to each piece, mirrors in heavy cardboard with corners.
- Rugs: cleaned, rolled in plastic and tied.
- Kitchen: dishes and coffee pots each wrapped on their own in paper in a carton with dividers.
- Appliances: emptied and dried two days before, screens and computers in padded boxes.
- Original documents: keep them with you in your hand luggage, not in the container.
The inventory is the basis for the exemption and clearance in Algeria, so we write it with you piece by piece and number every carton by room.
Customs exemption for Algerians returning for good
An Algerian moving their residence from the Kingdom for good can bring their used furniture and household belongings in free of duty within the limits set by law. The main conditions:
- Consular registration: with the Consulate General of Algeria in Jeddah or the embassy in Riyadh.
- Continuous residence abroad: at least three years under the current conditions.
- Change-of-residence certificate: get it before shipping, because if the container arrives first, port storage fees start.
- Used items: new appliances in their boxes may fall outside the exemption and pay duty and VAT.
The conditions can change, so confirm with the consulate or embassy before shipping, and we review them with you at booking.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
- Sedan in a shared container: from SAR 2,800 from Jeddah, covered and secured with wheel straps.
- SUV in a shared container: from SAR 3,400.
- A private 20-foot container for your car: from SAR 4,900.
- Car with furniture: in one 40-foot container, the car at the front and the furniture behind it with a wooden divider.
Algeria allows individual citizens to import used passenger cars less than three years old, once every three years, with customs duties and tax depending on the car type and engine. Check your car’s age before booking, because an older car can’t be cleared. In Saudi Arabia we need the registration, the owner’s ID, an Absher authorization if someone else is shipping it, a no-fines clearance and export plates. Details are on our car shipping page.
Urgent air freight from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
We ship from King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah or King Fahd Airport in Dammam to Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers. The flight takes about six to seven hours, and the shipment arrives in 3 to 7 days including clearance.
- Price: from SAR 29 per kg, on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
- Suits: documents and certificates, clothes and first-month essentials, and prescribed medicines.
- Tip: the container takes over a month, so fly what you need on arrival.
Sea or air to Algeria?
| Method | Time | Suits | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared container | 32 – 47 days | Cartons and rooms | SAR 400 per cubic metre |
| Full container | 24 – 37 days | Apartments, houses and cars | SAR 4,600 |
| Air | 3 – 7 days | Urgent parcels | SAR 29 per kg |
Shipping cartons and family parcels to Algeria
If all you have is cartons, bags or gifts for family, we collect them from your home and add them to the shared container: a medium carton from SAR 135 from Jeddah and SAR 140 from Riyadh, while larger quantities are priced per cubic metre from SAR 400 and work out cheaper, delivered to your family’s address in any province.
Shipping commercial goods to Algeria
For traders we ship full containers or per cubic metre in a shared container, to Algiers, Oran or Annaba. Goods need a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and commercial registration; we prepare the export declaration through Fasah, and the importer in Algeria needs a commercial registration and tax number. Customs duties in Algeria vary by type of goods, plus VAT.
Documents needed to ship to Algeria
For furniture and personal belongings
- A copy of your passport and national ID card.
- A change-of-residence certificate from the consulate or embassy for a final return.
- A detailed, numbered inventory.
- Invoices for any new appliances.
- A clearance authorization.
For goods
- A commercial invoice and packing list.
- A certificate of origin and commercial registration.
- An export declaration through Fasah, and the importer’s details in Algeria.
For cars
- The registration and the owner’s ID, plus an Absher authorization when needed.
- A no-fines clearance and export plates.
- Proof of first registration date showing the car is less than three years old.
Items you can’t ship to Algeria
- Weapons, ammunition and narcotics.
- Gas cylinders, paints, aerosols and flammable materials.
- Large loose batteries.
- Drones and transmitters without a licence.
- Medicines in quantity or without a prescription.
- Perishable food, plants and seeds.
- Counterfeit goods, and commercial quantities inside a furniture shipment.
Delivery to every Algerian province
| Region | Provinces we deliver to | Arrival port |
|---|---|---|
| Centre | Algiers, Blida, Tipaza, Boumerdes, Tizi Ouzou | Algiers |
| West | Oran, Tlemcen, Mostaganem, Sidi Bel Abbes | Oran |
| East | Constantine, Annaba, Skikda, Setif, Guelma | Annaba or Skikda |
| Kabylie | Bejaia, Bouira, Bordj Bou Arreridj | Bejaia |
| Highlands and south | Batna, Biskra, Laghouat, Ghardaia, Ouargla | Nearest port, then by road |
How shipping with us works
- Contact us on 0553923364 or through the request a quote form, and tell us what you have and where it’s going.
- We work out your volume in cubic metres and give you the price, transit time, container and the best port.
- We review the change-of-residence certificate and the car conditions with you.
- We set a collection day, and the team arrives with packing materials.
- We dismantle, pack, number, write the inventory, load and secure.
- We hand the container to the shipping line and send you the bill of lading and arrival date.
- We clear at the Algerian port and deliver to your address, where you check the cartons against the inventory.
How to estimate your shipping cost to Algeria
Example: a family in Jeddah with a three-bedroom apartment, a majlis, a kitchen and 30 cartons, returning to Oran for good. The volume is about 28 cubic metres, so a well-packed 20-foot container fits, or a 40-foot if they have a car: the 20-foot starts from SAR 4,600 to Oran, and the full price with packing and delivery comes to around SAR 5,700, in 25 to 33 days. The same shipment from Riyadh is about 6% more.
Tips that save you money shipping to Algeria
- Get the change-of-residence certificate before shipping: without it you pay port fees and duty.
- Choose the port nearest your province: Oran for the west, Annaba and Skikda for the east, Bejaia for Kabylie.
- Check the car’s age: over three years is not accepted for import.
- Don’t ship new appliances in their boxes: they may fall outside the exemption.
- Mind the electricity: Algeria runs on 230 V and 50 Hz with European plugs.
- Book before summer: the return season raises demand for containers.
Why choose Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping to Algeria?
- Five arrival ports: we choose the one nearest your province.
- Packing for the sea: with new materials that keep humidity out.
- Bill of lading and tracking: we tell you where the ship is and when it arrives.
- Price before collection: with no extras.
- Direct contact: daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
Shipping to Algeria from your city
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria cost?
From SAR 135 per carton, SAR 400 per cubic metre in a shared container and SAR 4,600 for a 20-foot container, depending on the collection city.
How many days does sea freight from Saudi Arabia to Algeria take?
A full container takes 24 to 37 days door to door depending on your city and the port, and a shared container about a week longer.
Which Algerian port does the shipment arrive at?
Algiers for the centre, Oran for the west, Annaba or Skikda for the east, and Bejaia for Kabylie.
Is there a customs exemption on used furniture?
Yes, for Algerians returning for good with a change-of-residence certificate from the consulate, within the limits set by law.
How much is air freight per kg to Algeria?
From SAR 29 per kg to Houari Boumediene Airport, in 3 to 7 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Algeria?
From SAR 2,800 for a sedan in a shared container and SAR 4,900 in a private 20-foot container.
Can I ship a car older than three years to Algeria?
No, import by individuals is only allowed for cars less than three years old.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Algeria?
A shared container per cubic metre for small quantities, and a full container if your volume is above roughly 12 cubic metres.
Do you deliver to Constantine, Tlemcen and Batna?
Yes, we deliver to every Algerian province from the nearest port.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for sea freight.
