Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Madinah to Bahrain moving cars, household goods, dates, books and parcels from Madinah, Yanbu and AlUla to Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and Hamad Town, on scheduled consolidation runs via Qassim, Riyadh and Khobar to the King Fahd Causeway in 3 to 5 days. Prices start from SAR 230 per parcel, SAR 1,850 for a room of furniture, SAR 2,300 for a flat and SAR 2,000 for a car.
Shipping from Madinah to Bahrain works a little differently from Riyadh or the Eastern Province: there’s less traffic between the two cities, and the road crosses the Kingdom from its north-west to its east coast. So we use a consolidation system: shipments from Madinah and Yanbu are gathered on set dates, then join the Riyadh and Eastern Province runs that head to Bahrain almost daily. That way you don’t pay for a whole truck on a long trip, and you don’t wait long.
🚗 Shipping your car from Madinah to Bahrain
We collect the car from your home on a carrier, and it joins the car run heading to the Eastern Province and the causeway. For permanent residence in Bahrain it’s shipped as an export and registered with Bahrain’s General Directorate of Traffic after technical inspection.
| Car | Method | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Carrier within a consolidation run | SAR 2,000 | 3–5 days |
| SUV | Enclosed carrier | SAR 2,300 | 3–5 days |
| Classic or luxury | Dedicated carrier with a protective cover | Request a quote | 3–4 days |
| Car with household goods | Combined booking | Request a quote | 3–5 days |
🔄 How do consolidation runs from Madinah to Bahrain work?
| Stage | Approx. timing |
|---|---|
| Madinah → Qassim → Riyadh | Days one and two |
| Riyadh → Khobar | Day two or three |
| King Fahd Causeway and clearance | Day three or four |
| Delivery in Bahrain | Day four or five |
For full loads we arrange a dedicated truck that arrives faster. Sea doesn’t suit this route: an FCL container from Yanbu or Jeddah to Khalifa Bin Salman Port goes around the peninsula, and sea LCL consolidation isn’t used for household goods.
🏠 Moving household goods from Madinah to Bahrain
| Item | Protection |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Dismantled, panels and bolts numbered |
| Majlis seating and sofas | Fabric covers then film |
| Kitchen and IKEA kitchens | Photographed and cabinets numbered |
| Air conditioners | Gas recovered by a refrigeration technician |
| Books and Qur’ans | Small numbered boxes |
| Chandeliers and antiques | Wooden crates |
| Carpets | Rolled without folding in sealed bags |
Because the shipment passes through more than one stage on a consolidation run, we seal every box with tape in your own colour and a label with your name and box number, so your shipment doesn’t get mixed with others at the Khobar sorting point.
| Home size | Volume | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A room or studio | 6–10 m³ | SAR 1,850 |
| A 2–3 bedroom flat | 18–30 m³ | SAR 2,300 |
| A medium villa | 40–60 m³ | SAR 4,100 |
| A large villa | 70 m³ or more | Request a quote |
🌴 Madinah dates and Bahraini visitors’ purchases
Many Bahrainis visit Madinah and go home with Ajwa and Sagai dates, Qur’ans and gifts. We ship gifts in consolidated parcels, and commercial quantities for date shops in Manama and Muharraq in air-conditioned or refrigerated trucks, with an invoice and GCC certificate of origin exempting them from Bahraini customs duty.
| Shipment | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors’ gifts | Consolidated parcels | Name and Bahraini phone on the box |
| A date shop in Bahrain | Air-conditioned consolidation | Invoice and certificate of origin |
| Online store | Periodic consolidated shipping | Orders gathered and sent with the runs |
📚 Students and scholars
For Bahraini students returning from Madinah after their studies, we pack libraries in small boxes of no more than 20 kg numbered by shelf and add the shipment to consolidation runs. We advise carrying original certificates and documents on the plane.
🧳 Suitcases and parcels
For travellers and residents sending suitcases and boxes to Bahrain, we collect from home or at our Madinah warehouse, and they travel with the next consolidation run. Send the number of pieces and approximate weight for a price.
💰 How do we price your shipment from Madinah to Bahrain?
| Factor | Effect on the price |
|---|---|
| Volume in cubic metres | The main factor for household goods |
| Consolidation-run date | Joining an existing run is cheaper than a special trip |
| Car type | Sedans cost less than SUVs and luxury cars |
| Packing and reassembly | Depends on how many pieces need dismantling and reassembly |
| Delivery location in Bahrain | Towers and narrow lanes may need extra arrangements |
How to get the cheapest price from Madinah to Bahrain
Madinah prices to Bahrain are at Jeddah level, finalised after the survey and the consolidation-run date.
Send your Madinah district, your area in Bahrain and photos of the items, and we’ll reply with the price and the next run date.
📄 Documents and clearance
We file the export declaration via Fasah, and our agent handles Bahraini clearance on the causeway. Used household goods for a resident or returning citizen are usually exempt, while new appliances and foreign goods are subject to Bahrain’s 10% VAT and duties by tariff line.
| Document | Household goods | Car | Dates & cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Packing list | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receiver’s residence or CPR card | ✔ for exemption | ✔ | — |
| Export plates | — | ✔ | — |
| Invoice and GCC certificate of origin | — | — | ✔ |
Prohibited items we don’t accept on consolidation runs to Bahrain include gas and flammables, weapons, controlled medicines without a permit, and fresh food except in refrigerated shipping.
🏙️ Delivery in Bahrain
| Area | Note |
|---|---|
| Manama, Juffair and Seef | Towers need lift booking |
| Muharraq, Arad and Busaiteen | A Dyna for narrow lanes |
| Hamad Town and Budaiya | Villas and compounds |
| Riffa and Isa Town | Usually direct delivery |
🗓️ A moving plan from Madinah to Bahrain
| Before the date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks | Survey, quote and booking the consolidation run |
| 2 weeks | Car papers and export plates |
| 1 week | Packing list, Fasah authorisation and the receiver’s residence |
| Collection day | Dismantling, packing, numbering and labels in your name |
| After 3–5 days | Delivery and reassembly in Bahrain |
🏢 Moving an office or shop from Madinah to Bahrain
For shop and office owners opening branches in Bahrain, we move shelving, office furniture and equipment numbered by section, wrap electronics against static, and deliver to the new site.
✈️ Urgent air freight
For documents and small devices, air freight from Madinah airport reaches Bahrain Airport in one to two days, sometimes via transit flights, charged by actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
🛡️ Insurance and compensation
We recommend insuring valuable furniture, appliances and cars. We give you a numbered list and a written contract; on delivery you match the items and write your remarks before signing.
📆 Shipping seasons from Madinah to Bahrain
| Period | Situation | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan and the visiting season | Crowding around the central area | Load from outer districts |
| Causeway holidays | Crossing congestion | Book a week ahead |
| End of the school year | Students and families moving | Book early |
| Winter | Moderate traffic | Good for household moves |
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🧰 Equipment used on consolidation runs
On long consolidation runs from Madinah to Bahrain we secure each shipment in its own section of the trailer with straps, air bags and timber bulkheads, and use trolleys, ramps and a stair climber at collection and delivery, so shipments don’t shift or mix on the way.
🏷️ Shipping prices from Madinah to Bahrain by method
| Method | Suits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation run for parcels and suitcases | Small items and gifts | From SAR 230 per parcel |
| Consolidation run for household goods | A room or flat | From SAR 1,850 per room |
| Dedicated truck | A villa or full load | From SAR 4,100 for a medium villa |
| Car carrier | One or more cars | From SAR 2,000 for a sedan |
Because the price is tied to the consolidation-run date, your flexibility on timing is the biggest cost saver; joining an existing run is much cheaper than a special truck for a small shipment.
🔁 From Bahrain to Madinah
We also move shipments from Bahrain to Madinah for returnees and traders, taking into account SABER platform requirements for regulated products, 15% VAT and the Kingdom’s used-car import rules.
❓ FAQ: shipping from Madinah to Bahrain
❓ How much does shipping from Madinah to Bahrain cost?
Cars from SAR 2,000, a room of furniture from SAR 1,850, a flat from SAR 2,300 and parcels from SAR 230 on consolidation runs.
❓ How long does shipping from Madinah to Bahrain take?
3 to 5 days depending on the consolidation-run date.
❓ What are consolidation runs?
Scheduled runs that add Madinah and Yanbu shipments to Riyadh and Eastern Province departures to Bahrain.
❓ Can I get a faster dedicated shipment?
Yes, for a full load with a dedicated truck.
❓ Do you ship Bahraini visitors’ purchases?
Yes, in consolidated parcels to their homes.
❓ Are used household goods exempt in Bahrain?
Usually yes for a resident or returning citizen.
Scheduled consolidation runs and delivery across Bahrain.
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