Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Madinah to Oman collecting from Quba, Al Aziziyah, Al Aqool, Shoran and Bani Haritha as well as Yanbu and AlUla, and moving furniture, cars, dates, books, parcels and industrial cargo by road via Qassim, Riyadh and the Empty Quarter road to the Ramlat Khilah crossing, then Ibri, Muscat, Sohar and Nizwa in 5 to 7 days. Prices start from SAR 290 per parcel, SAR 1,900 for a room of furniture, SAR 2,850 for a flat and SAR 2,500 for a car.
Madinah and Oman share many ties: Omani visitors who come to Madinah every year, Omani students and scholars at its institutes and universities, residents of various nationalities moving to jobs in Muscat and Sohar, and Yanbu factories supplying Oman’s industrial zones. Since the Empty Quarter road opened, Madinah can reach Oman without passing through the UAE, on a trip that passes Qassim and Riyadh and then heads south-east through the desert.
🚗 Shipping your car from Madinah to Oman
The road from Madinah to Oman is one of the longest on our routes, so we don’t recommend driving your car yourself; an enclosed carrier protects it from sun, sand and tyre wear, and it arrives with export papers ready for registration with the Royal Oman Police.
| Car | Method | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Enclosed carrier | SAR 2,500 | 5–7 days |
| SUV | Enclosed carrier | SAR 2,850 | 5–7 days |
| Classic or luxury | Dedicated carrier with a protective cover | Request a quote | 5–6 days |
| Car with household furniture | Combined booking at one price | Request a quote | 5–7 days |
🛣️ The trip from Madinah to Oman
| Stage | Approx. timing |
|---|---|
| Madinah → Buraidah (≈ 480 km) | Day one |
| Buraidah → Riyadh (≈ 350 km) | Day two |
| Riyadh → Haradh → Empty Quarter road | Days two and three |
| Crossing the desert to the border and clearance | Day four |
| Ramlat Khilah → Ibri → Muscat or Sohar | Days five to seven |
We link Madinah shipments to our scheduled Riyadh runs to Oman, so they don’t wait for a dedicated truck. Sea isn’t an option for household furniture from Madinah, but it’s possible for full FCL containers of heavy goods from Yanbu or Jeddah to Sohar or Salalah; sea LCL consolidation is rarely worthwhile.
🛋️ Moving furniture from Madinah to Oman
The long, dusty road calls for stronger packing than usual; we wrap soft furnishings in sealed covers, put appliances in double-wall boxes with moisture absorbers, and secure every piece with straps and air bags so nothing shifts over the long distance:
| Item | Protection |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Dismantled, numbered, screws in numbered bags |
| Majlis seating and sofas | Fabric covers then sealed film |
| Kitchen and IKEA kitchens | Photographed and cabinets numbered |
| Air conditioners | Gas recovered by a refrigeration technician |
| Books and Qur’ans | Small boxes of no more than 20 kg |
| Glass, marble and antiques | Wooden crates |
| Carpets | Rolled without folding and sealed against dust |
| Home size | Volume | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A room or studio | 6–10 m³ | SAR 1,900 |
| A 2–3 bedroom flat | 18–30 m³ | SAR 2,850 |
| A medium villa | 40–60 m³ | SAR 5,700 |
| A large villa | 70 m³ or more | Request a quote |
🌴 Madinah dates and Omani visitors’ purchases
Omani visitors return from Madinah with Ajwa and Sagai dates, Qur’ans and gifts for their families, and date shops in Muscat, Sohar and Nizwa want Madinah dates all year. We ship gifts in consolidated parcels from SAR 290, and commercial quantities in air-conditioned or refrigerated trucks with an invoice and GCC certificate of origin that exempts them from duty in Oman.
| Shipment | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors’ gifts | Consolidated parcels | Sealed packs with name and wilayat on the box |
| A date shop in Oman | Air-conditioned consolidation | Invoice and certificate of origin |
| Wholesale trader | Full refrigerated truck | Temperature control on the desert road |
🏭 From Yanbu to Sohar and Duqm
Yanbu Industrial City is a petrochemical and industrial-materials hub, while Sohar and Duqm in Oman are growing industrial zones and ports. We ship between them by full truck via the Empty Quarter road, or by sea container from Yanbu or Jeddah to Sohar for large quantities, with the commercial invoice, packing list and GCC certificate of origin. We use Dynas and lorries for collection and closed trailers for full runs, with forklifts and lashing straps.
📚 Students and scholars returning to Oman
A student returning to Oman after years of study in Madinah usually carries a library, clothes and a few devices. We pack books in small numbered boxes, add the shipment to consolidated shipping and deliver it in their wilayat. We advise carrying original certificates and documents on the plane.
💰 Price summary from Madinah to Oman
Starting tiers from Madinah; the final price follows the survey and your wilayat in Oman.
How to get the cheapest price from Madinah to Oman
Send your Madinah district, your wilayat in Oman and the shipment size, and we’ll send you a price.
📄 Documents and clearance
We file the export declaration via Fasah with your authorisation, and our agent handles the import declaration at Ramlat Khilah and the exemption request for used belongings. New appliances in their boxes and foreign goods are subject to Oman’s 5% VAT and duties by tariff line.
| Document | Furniture & luggage | Car | Dates & cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Packing list | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receiver’s Omani residence or passport | ✔ for exemption | ✔ | — |
| Export plates | — | ✔ | — |
| Invoice and GCC certificate of origin | — | — | ✔ |
Prohibited items include flammables and gas, weapons, controlled medicines without a permit, and fresh food in ordinary trucks.
🏙️ Delivery in Oman
| Governorate | Wilayats | From Madinah |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Dhahirah | Ibri, Yanqul | About 5 days |
| Muscat | Seeb, Bawshar, Al Amerat | 5–6 days |
| North and South Al Batinah | Sohar, Barka, Rustaq | 5–6 days |
| Ad Dakhiliyah | Nizwa, Bahla, Samail | 5–6 days |
| Dhofar | Salalah | 6–7 days |
🗓️ Steps for shipping from Madinah to Oman
⚠️ Common mistakes
⚖️ How to choose a shipping company from Madinah to Oman
🧳 Suitcases and online stores
For travellers and students sending suitcases and boxes to Oman, consolidated shipping starts from SAR 290 per parcel. For Madinah online stores selling dates and products to customers in Oman, we offer periodic consolidated shipping that collects orders from your warehouse and sends them with the next Oman run, cutting the cost per order.
📍 Ibri: the first stop in Oman
After the Ramlat Khilah crossing, Ibri is the first large Omani city, and from there roads branch to Ad Dakhiliyah, Muscat and Al Batinah. So Ad Dhahirah residents receive first, then we distribute shipments to the other wilayats. If your home is in a distant wilayat, we set a specific delivery day and tell you in advance.
🗓️ A moving plan from Madinah to Oman
| Before the date | What happens |
|---|---|
| A month | Home survey, deciding what to ship and packing books early |
| Three weeks | Car papers and export plates |
| Two weeks | Packing list, Fasah authorisation and the receiver’s residence |
| Loading day | Dismantling, dust-proof packing, loading and sealing |
| After 5–7 days | Delivery and reassembly in your wilayat |
📆 Shipping seasons from Madinah to Oman
| Period | Situation | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan and the visiting season | Crowding around the central area | Load from outer districts or after the season |
| Summer | Heat on the desert road | Double packing for appliances |
| End of the school year | Students and families moving | Book three weeks ahead |
| Winter | Best for the long trip | The best time for household moves |
🛡️ Insurance and compensation
On a trip as long as Madinah to Oman we recommend insuring valuable furniture, appliances and cars. We give you a written contract, a numbered list and the truck’s seal number; on delivery you match the items and write your remarks before signing.
🌡️ Appliances in desert heat
| Appliance | Preparation for the long road |
|---|---|
| Fridge | Emptied and dried for a full day, moved upright |
| Washing machine | Drained, with the drum secured by transit bolts |
| Computer and screens | Double-wall boxes, silica gel and a data backup |
| Loose batteries | Not shipped inside boxes |
📍 Madinah compared with Riyadh and the Eastern Province to Oman
| Origin city | Transit to Muscat | Room from | Car from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madinah and Yanbu | 5–7 days | SAR 1,900 | SAR 2,500 |
| Qassim | 5–6 days | SAR 1,800 | SAR 2,400 |
| Riyadh | 4–6 days | SAR 1,700 | SAR 2,300 |
| Eastern Province and Al-Ahsa | 4–5 days | SAR 1,600 | SAR 2,200 |
The difference is the cost of the road from Madinah to Riyadh before the Empty Quarter road, which we ease by adding your shipment to scheduled runs rather than a special trip.
🔁 From Oman to Madinah
We also move shipments from Oman 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 Oman
❓ Do you ship online-store orders to Oman?
Yes, by periodic consolidated shipping from Madinah.
❓ Where does the shipment arrive first in Oman?
In Ibri after the Ramlat Khilah crossing, then we distribute to other wilayats.
❓ How much does shipping from Madinah to Oman cost?
A flat from SAR 2,850, a room from SAR 1,900, a car from SAR 2,500 and a parcel from SAR 290.
❓ How long does shipping from Madinah to Muscat take?
5 to 7 days via Qassim, Riyadh and the Empty Quarter road.
❓ Do you ship Omani visitors’ purchases?
Yes, by consolidated shipping to their wilayats.
❓ Do you ship from Yanbu to Sohar?
Yes, by full truck or sea container for large quantities.
❓ Does the shipment go through the UAE?
No, the standard route is the direct Empty Quarter road.
❓ Is used furniture exempt in Oman?
Usually yes for a resident or returning citizen.
Scheduled runs via the Empty Quarter and delivery in your wilayat.
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