Al Basma Express ships from Jeddah to Lebanon by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port direct to the Port of Beirut, and by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Rafic Hariri International Airport, with pickup at your address and delivery to the consignee’s address. Sea shipments arrive in 8–14 days and air shipments in 2–3 days. Prices start from SAR 56 per parcel, SAR 325 per cubic metre by sea and SAR 3,720 per container.
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Route: Jeddah → Jeddah Islamic Port → Red Sea → Suez Canal → the Port of Beirut · Sea transit: 8–14 days · Air transit: 2–3 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon at a glance
- Sea freight: 8–14 days after sailing to the Port of Beirut.
- Air freight: 2–3 days to Rafic Hariri International Airport.
- Parcels and belongings: a parcel from SAR 56 and household items from SAR 418.
- Furniture: from SAR 2,790 for a bedroom set.
- Car: from SAR 3,720 in a container.
- Delivery: in Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon and the other cities.
The sea line from Jeddah to Beirut is among the shortest to the Mediterranean: one to two weeks through the Suez Canal. Lebanese in Jeddah and Makkah ship their homes on it when they return, and send by plane whatever cannot wait.
Find out the price of your shipment from Jeddah to Lebanon
Route details and transit time from Jeddah to Lebanon
From Jeddah the journey starts at the sea itself. The container is filled and sealed at your address, reaches Jeddah Islamic Port that day and waits two to four days for its ship. Then north up the Red Sea, through the Suez Canal and on to the Port of Beirut.
| Leg | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah → Jeddah Islamic Port | within the city | the same day |
| Port procedures and waiting for the sailing | — | 2–4 days |
| Jeddah Islamic Port → the Port of Beirut | by sea through the Suez Canal | 8–14 days |
| Jeddah → Rafic Hariri International Airport (by air) | a flight of about two and a half hours | 2–3 days |
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Lebanon
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel | per parcel | SAR 56 |
| Parcels and goods | per kg | SAR 32 |
| Consolidated goods and furniture | per cubic metre | SAR 325 |
| Household items and appliances | small shipment | SAR 418 |
| Bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 2,790 |
| Container | port to port | SAR 3,720 |
| Car | in a container | SAR 3,720 |
What the price covers
These are starting prices from Jeddah port, and they apply as they are to anyone shipping from Jeddah because the port is in the city. Whatever Lebanon charges in duties and taxes is paid there and is not in these figures.
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon starts from SAR 2,790 for a bedroom set with Al Basma Express. The surveyor comes to your home in Jeddah or Makkah free of charge. Before loading, fabrics and mattresses are dried and then sealed in film, so coastal humidity does not travel with them.
- Antique pieces: sewing machines and inlaid chests are wrapped separately and named on the list.
- Appliances: with foam corners, and listed as used.
- A mountain home: a small truck from the port, as the roads are narrow.
Car shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
A car from Jeddah to Lebanon starts from SAR 3,720 in a container with Al Basma Express. It is driven to the port yard or collected from your address, then covered and secured inside the container.
Before shipping the car
Ask about the conditions and charges for bringing the car into Lebanon before handing it to the port. Details are in the guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon and the car shipping guide.
Containers, goods and parcels from Jeddah to Lebanon
Jeddah traders ship to Lebanon in a full container (FCL) from SAR 3,720 or as consolidated freight (LCL). Goods are hauled from Al Khumrah and the Industrial Area to the port as a full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL), a short trip.
For parcels and luggage from Jeddah to Lebanon: a parcel from SAR 56 and household items from SAR 418. The courier collects them from your door and weighs them in front of you, and you follow them by number on the shipment tracking page.
Air freight from Jeddah to Lebanon
By air from Jeddah to Lebanon: from SAR 32 per kg with Al Basma Express, reaching Rafic Hariri International Airport in 2–3 days. Flying time from King Abdulaziz International Airport is about two and a half hours.
Chargeable weight is the higher of actual and volumetric; the volumetric weight calculator works it out.
Documents, customs and steps for shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Luggage, parcels and furniture | A copy of the ID or passport, a numbered packing list with values in Arabic and English or French, and the consignee’s address and Lebanese number |
| Car | The car’s registration, the owner’s ID and passport, and export plates |
| Commercial goods | The invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through Fasah |
- A value for each item: Lebanese customs assess duty on it.
- New items are kept apart: not mixed with used belongings.
- A message or a call: +966553923364, with the shipment type, where you are in Jeddah and its destination in Lebanon.
- Choose: a full container, space in a container, or air freight.
- Receive the itemised price.
- Prepare: ID or passport, the list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading day: drying, packing and numbering, then the container is sealed and enters the port.
- Tracking: by container number as far as the Port of Beirut.
- Delivery: after clearance, at the consignee’s address.
Check your paperwork with the shipping documents checker and estimate the duty with the customs duty calculator.
Book your pickup in Jeddah
Delivery Across Lebanon
| City | Location | Delivery after arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | Arrival port and airport | Same day after clearance |
| Jounieh and Byblos | 20–40 km north of Beirut | Same or next day |
| Sidon | about 45 km south of Beirut | One day |
| Zahle | about 55 km east of Beirut in the Bekaa | One day |
| Tripoli | about 85 km north of Beirut | One day |
| Tyre | about 85 km south of Beirut | 1–2 days |
The consignee’s address
Give the consignee’s name as on their ID, their Lebanese number, the building and floor, and the nearest well-known landmark.
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Lebanon
The cheapest option from Jeddah to Lebanon is consolidated sea freight, from SAR 325 per cubic metre with Al Basma Express, with no road leg before the port.
Estimate the cost with the moving cost calculator.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon cost?
SAR 56 per parcel, SAR 325 per cubic metre by sea and SAR 3,720 per container; these are Al Basma Express starting prices from Jeddah port.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon take?
By sea, 8–14 days from the day of sailing from Jeddah; by air, 2–3 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Lebanon?
Consolidated sea freight, from SAR 325 per cubic metre, with the port in Jeddah itself.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Jeddah to Lebanon?
SAR 32 per kg to start from King Abdulaziz airport, on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Lebanon?
From SAR 3,720 in a container, loaded into its container in Jeddah. Whatever is charged on it in Lebanon is assessed on arrival.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Jeddah to Lebanon?
One that knows how to pack on a humid coast, loads the container and delivers to the consignee’s address in Lebanon. Al Basma Express starts from SAR 2,790 for a bedroom set, and the survey is free.
How do I send a shipment from Jeddah to Lebanon, and what documents are required?
Start with a call to +966553923364. Documents: an ID or passport, a packing list with values, a Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s details and Lebanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available from Jeddah to Lebanon?
Yes, from your door in Jeddah to the consignee’s door, with clearance at both ends part of the service.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon?
Yes, and we deliver in the other cities too, one to three days after the shipment clears.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, on request, calculated on the declared value. We recommend it for anything shipped by sea.
How long does a container take from Jeddah port to the Port of Beirut?
8–14 days, and 10–18 days for consolidated freight.
Can a car be shipped with furniture from Jeddah to Lebanon?
Yes, in a 40 ft container with a timber bulkhead between them. The car’s customs are assessed in Beirut.
Do you collect shipments from Makkah?
Yes, from Makkah and Taif by appointment, with haulage to Jeddah port the same day.
