Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Makkah to Turkey moving summer-home furniture, majlis seating and carpets, Turkish pilgrims’ purchases, boxes and goods from Makkah and Taif to Istanbul, Bursa, Sapanca, Trabzon, Ankara and Gaziantep, by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to Mersin, Istanbul Ambarli or Derince in 3 to 5 weeks. Boxes start from SAR 190, while rooms, containers and cars are priced to your shipment.
Two kinds of customers ship from Makkah to Turkey more than others: Saudi families who own summer homes in Trabzon, Sapanca and Bursa and want to furnish them with majlis seating, carpets and items hard to find there, and Turkish pilgrims and workers sending purchases and gifts to their cities. Turkey differs from other destinations: its exemption rules are tied to residence and notarised housing, and its car taxes are high, so shipping correctly starts with a question: who are you, and what are you shipping?
🏡 Furnishing your summer home in Turkey from Makkah
Many Makkah residents own flats or villas in Turkey and prefer them to have an Arabic majlis, carpets and coffee sets like those at home. These are the items we ship most for them:
| What you ship | Why from Makkah? | Packing |
|---|---|---|
| Floor seating, cushions and Arabic majlis | Hard to find in the same style in Turkey | Fabric, then sealed film, and pieces numbered |
| Carpets, rugs and floor coverings | Gulf tastes at good prices | Rolled with a moisture absorber |
| Coffee pots, incense burners and serveware | Familiar hospitality items | Lined wooden crates |
| Curtains and furnishings | Gulf tailoring | Sealed boxes against dust and humidity |
| Prayer rugs and Qur’ans | For the home and nearby mosque | Small numbered boxes |
We reach the Black Sea via Istanbul or Mersin and then by road, because Jeddah usually has no direct lines to Trabzon. For Sapanca, Bursa and Izmit, Derince port in Kocaeli or Gemlik is nearest.
🕋 Turkish pilgrims’ and workers’ purchases
Turkey sends some of the largest numbers of Umrah pilgrims, and a Turkish pilgrim returns with prayer rugs, prayer beads, dates, perfumes and Qur’ans to share with family and neighbours. Turks working in Makkah’s hotels and restaurants also send suitcases and boxes home before holidays. We ship these boxes consolidated per piece and deliver them to the owner’s city:
| Piece | Note | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A box of gifts and purchases | Varied personal quantities | SAR 190 |
| Suitcase | Locked and wrapped in film | SAR 190 |
| Large quantities of one item | Treated as commercial goods | Request a quote |
⚓ Which Turkish port suits your city?
From Suez the vessel reaches Mersin first, as the nearest major Turkish port, then continues to Izmir and Istanbul. The road distance between Mersin and Istanbul is about 900 km, so the right port changes cost and time:
| Your destination in Turkey | Best arrival port |
|---|---|
| Both sides of Istanbul | Ambarli (Istanbul) |
| Sapanca, Izmit, Bursa and Yalova | Derince (Kocaeli) or Gemlik |
| Mersin, Adana, Gaziantep and Antakya | Mersin or Iskenderun |
| Ankara and central Anatolia | Mersin or Istanbul, then by road |
| Izmir and the Aegean | Izmir |
| Trabzon, Uzungol and the Black Sea | Istanbul or Mersin, then by road |
| Stage | Approx. duration |
|---|---|
| Loading in Makkah and transport to Jeddah | Under a day |
| Export and booking | 3–7 days |
| Sailing to Mersin | One to two weeks |
| Sailing on to Istanbul or Izmir | Extra days |
| Clearance and delivery | Days, depending on documents |
📦 Prices by method and volume
| Shipment size | Best method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Boxes and suitcases (up to 5 m³) | Consolidated per-piece shipping | Starts from SAR 190 per box |
| Majlis, carpets and a room | Consolidated LCL shipping | Request a quote |
| Furnishing a full flat | 20 ft FCL container | Request a quote |
| A villa or furniture with a car | 40 ft FCL container | Request a quote |
How to get the cheapest price from Makkah to Turkey
🚗 Shipping cars from Makkah to Turkey
Turkey levies a high special consumption tax on imported cars on top of duties and VAT, and restricts permanent import of used ones, so the cost of bringing a car in can exceed its value. We review your case before any shipment:
| Case | Usually allowed | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish citizen returning after 24 months abroad | A car in their name for at least 6 months, 3 years old or less | Subject to the set taxes |
| Foreigner moving to reside | Usually temporary import tied to residence | Permanent import restricted and costly |
| Summer-home owner or visitor | A limited temporary stay, no sale | Insurance covering Turkey required |
If your case fits, you get export plates and an export certificate from the Makkah traffic department, we release any lien and settle fines, then move the car on an enclosed carrier to Jeddah to ship RoRo to Derince or Iskenderun, or in a 20 ft container to Mersin or Istanbul. The price is quoted after reviewing the case.
🧾 The used-furniture exemption for those moving to reside
If you’re moving from Makkah to live in Turkey, your used furniture can enter duty-free under conditions:
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Residence abroad | 12 continuous months for a foreigner, 24 for a returning Turk |
| Possession of items | Used and owned for at least 6 months |
| Housing in Turkey | A one-year lease notarised by a notary, or a title deed (tapu) |
| Turkish documents | Valid residence and a tax number |
| Arrival timing | Within the set window around your entry date (usually two months before to six months after) |
| The list | Detailed, with each appliance’s brand and serial number |
🛋️ Furniture packing and reassembly
| Item | Packing |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Dismantled, numbered, blankets and film |
| Kitchens and IKEA kitchens | Orderly dismantling with numbered bolt bags |
| Air conditioners | Gas recovered by a technician |
| Glass and chandeliers | Lined wooden crates |
| Appliances | Double-wall boxes with the serial number recorded |
In Turkey we deliver to your door and reassemble pieces by their numbering if you ask, which helps summer-home owners who aren’t always there.
🏭 Commercial goods and stores
For exporters of dates, perfumes and Saudi products to the Turkish market, we ship containers with a commercial invoice and certificate of origin in the name of a Turkish importer, and commercial dates in a reefer container. Online stores get periodic consolidated shipping to Istanbul.
Send what you want to ship, your city in Turkey and whether you hold Turkish residence, and we’ll calculate the price and expected duties.
📄 Documents and Turkish customs
We file the export declaration via Fasah and issue the bill of lading in Jeddah. You may be asked to attend in person or provide a notarised power of attorney at clearance in Turkey, especially for relocation shipments. For documents you can consult the Turkish Consulate General in Jeddah.
| Document | Relocation | Summer home | Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Packing list with serial numbers | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation and bill of lading | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Turkish residence and tax number | ✔ | — | — |
| Notarised lease or tapu | ✔ | ✔ tapu | — |
| Receiver’s details in Turkey | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Weapons and ammunition | Prohibited |
| Drones | Need registration and permits |
| Old antiques and artefacts | May be referred for inspection |
| Counterfeit products | Seized |
| Fresh food and meat | Not allowed in an ordinary container |
🏙️ Delivery and tracking
🗓️ Steps for shipping from Makkah to Turkey
🏢 Moving an office from Makkah to Turkey
For business owners opening offices in Istanbul, we move office furniture and equipment numbered by section, with invoices for devices treated as goods.
📆 Shipping seasons from Makkah to Turkey
| Period | Situation | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Preparing summer homes | Ship two months before summer |
| After Ramadan and Hajj | Pilgrims’ purchases | Book once truck restrictions lift |
| Autumn | Moderate traffic | A good time to relocate |
⚠️ Common mistakes
⚖️ How to choose a shipping company from Makkah to Turkey
🔁 From Turkey to Makkah
We also move Turkish furniture and goods from Turkey to Makkah, taking into account SABER platform requirements, 15% VAT and the Kingdom’s used-car import rules.
❓ FAQ: shipping from Makkah to Turkey
❓ How much does shipping from Makkah to Turkey cost?
Boxes start from SAR 190, and rooms, containers and cars are quoted by volume and port.
❓ How long does shipping from Makkah to Turkey take?
3 to 5 weeks by sea, and 3–6 days by air to Istanbul.
❓ Do you ship to Trabzon?
Yes, via Istanbul or Mersin and then by road.
❓ Is my summer-home furniture exempt?
The exemption is for those moving to reside, under its conditions; summer-home owners usually pay duties.
❓ Can I ship my car to Turkey?
It depends on your case, and permanent import of used cars is restricted and costly.
❓ Which port for Sapanca?
Usually Derince in Kocaeli.
Summer-home furniture, pilgrims’ boxes and goods from Makkah to Istanbul, Mersin and every city.
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