Al Basma Express ships from Jeddah to Oman by land through the Empty Quarter Crossing and by air from King Abdulaziz International Airport, and by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to Salalah and Sohar, with pickup at your address and delivery to the consignee’s address. Land shipments arrive in 4–6 days and air shipments in 48–72 hours. Prices start from SAR 42 for a small parcel, SAR 5.5 per kg for heavy freight, SAR 1,670 for a bedroom set and SAR 2,370 to ship a car.
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Route: Jeddah → Taif → Riyadh → Haradh → Empty Quarter Crossing → Ibri → Muscat · Distance: about 2,250 km · Land transit: 4–6 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Jeddah to Oman at a glance
- Distance: about 2,250 km from Jeddah to Muscat by road, the longest of the Gulf routes.
- By land: 4–6 days to Muscat and 6–8 days to Salalah.
- By sea: 5–9 days to Salalah Port and 8–14 days to Sohar Port.
- By air: 48–72 hours to Muscat International Airport.
- Parcels and goods: a parcel up to 5 kg from SAR 42, a household carton from SAR 167 and heavy freight from SAR 5.5 per kg.
- Furniture and cars: a bedroom set from SAR 1,670, a three-room household from SAR 2,600 and a car from SAR 2,370.
Jeddah and Salalah sit on two connected seas: the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. That gives the ship an unusual edge here: a container reaches Salalah by sea in about as many days as a truck, and for less on heavy loads. For Muscat and northern Oman, the land route through the Empty Quarter remains the best fit for furniture and cars.
Find out the price of your shipment from Jeddah to Oman
Route details and transit time from Jeddah to Oman
The truck crosses the Kingdom from Jeddah to Riyadh and Haradh, takes the Empty Quarter road to the border, and continues to Ibri, Nizwa and Muscat. The ship leaves Jeddah Islamic Port southwards through Bab Al-Mandab to Salalah, then continues round Ras Al Hadd to Sohar.
| Leg | Approx. distance | Usual time |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah → Al Kharj | about 1,000 km | ten hours |
| Al Kharj → Haradh | about 200 km | two hours |
| Haradh → Empty Quarter Crossing | about 630 km | seven hours |
| Ramlat Khaliya → Ibri | about 160 km | two hours |
| Ibri → Muscat | about 280 km | three hours |
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Oman take?
| Mode | Transit time | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared land freight | 5–8 days | Parcels, cartons and furniture items | SAR 5.5 per heavy kg |
| Dedicated truck | 4–5 days | A full household or full load | Quoted by truck size |
| Sea freight | 5–14 days | Containers and equipment | Quoted by container and port |
| Air freight | 48–72 hours | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 42 per kg |
| Car carrier | 4–6 days | Private cars | SAR 2,370 |
Day-by-day plan for a dedicated truck from Jeddah to Muscat
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day one | Loading in Jeddah, the climb to Taif, and an overnight stop on the Riyadh road |
| Day two | Past Riyadh and on to Haradh |
| Day three | The Empty Quarter road to the border |
| Day four | Procedures at both posts, then Ibri, Nizwa and Muscat |
| Day four or five | Unloading and assembly at the consignee’s address |
Salalah: by sea or by land?
A container from Jeddah reaches Salalah Port in 5–9 days; a truck gets there in 6–8 days after about 2,900 km. For heavy goods and large loads, sea is cheaper. For a small household and a single car, land remains the choice because it delivers to the door.
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Oman
Al Basma Express prices for shipping from Jeddah to Oman start from SAR 42 for a parcel up to 5 kg and SAR 1,670 for a bedroom set. The delivery city and the mode change the price more than on any other route, so state both from the first call.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Small parcel to Muscat | up to 5 kg | SAR 42 |
| Small parcel to Salalah | up to 5 kg | SAR 51 |
| Small household carton | up to 10 kg | SAR 167 |
| Heavy freight to Muscat | per kg | SAR 5.5 |
| Heavy freight to Salalah | per kg | SAR 7.5 |
| Air freight | per kg | SAR 42 |
| Bedroom set with light belongings | to Muscat | SAR 1,670 |
| Three-room household | with packing | SAR 2,600 |
| Part-load commercial goods | retail shipment | SAR 2,790 |
| Car | sedan or 4×4 | SAR 2,370 |
How to read these prices
All are starting prices in Saudi riyals from Jeddah and exclude any customs duty in Oman. Pickup is from every Jeddah district, with containers loaded at your warehouse or at Jeddah Islamic Port. Send photos or a list to +966553923364 for an exact figure; the furniture survey is free of charge.
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to Oman
Furniture shipping from Jeddah to Oman with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 1,670 for a bedroom set with light belongings and SAR 2,600 for a three-room household. Four days on the road means everything is packed for heat, dust and vibration.
- Bookcases and books: the bookcase is emptied and wrapped, with books in small numbered cartons so they are not too heavy to carry.
- Paintings and mirrors: corrugated card and corner guards, loaded upright between mattresses.
- Lacquered wood: insulating blankets, kept off the hot truck wall.
- Fabrics: tightly sealed film against Empty Quarter dust.
- A dedicated truck: guarantees the date over a distance where a shared load waits a long time.
Car shipping from Jeddah to Oman
Shipping a car from Jeddah to Oman with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 2,370, reaching Muscat in 4–6 days by land. It can also go by sea in a container to Salalah or Sohar, lashed with straps and timber chocks.
| Carrier type | Best for | Transit time | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car carrier by land | Sedans and 4x4s | 4–6 days | SAR 2,370 |
| In a container by sea | A car with furniture, or to Salalah | 5–14 days | Quoted by container |
- Where it is collected: from your home, a showroom or the port yard in Jeddah.
- The car’s papers: registration, the owner’s ID and the consignee’s details in Oman, plus export plates if it is not coming back.
- Before loading: take your belongings out and keep a quarter tank; the car is then covered, strapped at the wheels and its condition photographed.
A note before shipping the car
Permanent registration of used cars in Oman is generally restricted by the vehicle’s age, preceded by a technical inspection and 5% duty on value. Confirm the condition in force before the car travels this far. The preparation checklist is in the car shipping guide.
Sea Freight from Jeddah to Oman
Sea freight from Jeddah to Oman reaches Salalah Port in 5–9 days and Sohar Port in 8–14 days. It is priced by container size and port, and Al Basma Express sends you the price on request.
- Full container (FCL): 20 or 40 ft, loaded at your Jeddah warehouse and sealed.
- Shared container (LCL): per cubic metre for what does not fill a container.
- To Salalah: the sea route is short and the best fit for goods and equipment bound for Dhofar.
- To Sohar: for the industrial areas of North Al Batinah.
- Port to door: clearance, then road haulage to the warehouse or address.
Commercial freight from Jeddah to Oman: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
Commercial land freight from Jeddah to Oman starts from SAR 5.5 per kg for heavy freight and SAR 2,790 for a part-load retail shipment. Parcels start from SAR 42 for a parcel up to 5 kg, and a household carton from SAR 167, door to door.
The shipment number reaches you at pickup, to follow on the shipment tracking page.
Air freight from Jeddah to Oman
Air freight from Jeddah to Oman with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 42 per kg and arrives at Muscat International Airport in 48–72 hours. The flight takes about three hours.
- The gap is wide here: two or three days by air against 4–6 by land.
- Suits: documents, samples and urgent spare parts.
- Salalah: via Muscat, adding a day.
- Chargeable weight: the higher of actual and volumetric (length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000).
Try your parcel’s dimensions in the volumetric weight calculator.
Documents and customs when shipping from Jeddah to Oman
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Parcels, suitcases and cartons | A copy of the ID or Iqama, the packing list, and the consignee’s name and Omani number |
| Used household furniture | A copy of the ID or Iqama, a numbered packing list, and an Omani resident card or tenancy contract if requested |
| Cars | Registration, the owner’s ID, and export plates or a transit authorisation |
| Goods | The invoice, packing list, commercial registration, certificate of origin and export declaration |
| In every case | The customs broker’s electronic authorisation through Fasah |
- Used furniture and effects: usually exempt for people arriving to live in Oman, in personal quantities.
- GCC origin: exempt with a valid certificate of origin.
- Foreign and new goods: 5% duty for most items and 5% VAT on commercial imports.
- Sea freight: adds the bill of lading and the port’s delivery order.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods and flammable materials.
Check your paperwork with the shipping documents checker, and get an approximate duty from the customs duty calculator.
Steps for shipping from Jeddah to Oman
- Message or call: +966553923364, saying what you are shipping, your Jeddah district and its destination in Oman.
- Send photos or ask for a survey: so the volume and weight can be estimated.
- Choose the mode: land, sea or air, with an itemised price for each.
- Prepare your papers: ID, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup day in Jeddah: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- On the way: the truck crosses the Empty Quarter Crossing and then Ramlat Khaliya, followed by shipment number.
- On arrival: unloading, assembly and going through the list with the consignee.
Book your pickup in Jeddah
Delivery Across Oman
| City | Approx. distance from Jeddah | Land transit | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizwa | about 2,110 km | 4–6 days | On the Muscat road |
| Muscat | about 2,250 km | 4–6 days | Hilly districts of white houses; a small truck in Muttrah |
| Sohar | about 2,150 km via the UAE | 5–6 days | Industrial area and port |
| Sur | about 2,400 km | 5–7 days | Beyond Muscat on the coast |
| Salalah | about 2,900 km by road | 6–8 days by land | Best reached by sea |
Get the delivery address ready
State the delivery city and the mode from the first call. Send the consignee’s location and Omani number, and for a sea shipment the details exactly as they will appear on the bill of lading.
How to calculate the cost of shipping from Jeddah to Oman
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 small parcels to Muscat | 4 × SAR 42 | SAR 168 |
| 500 kg of heavy freight to Muscat | 500 × SAR 5.5 | SAR 2,750 |
| 500 kg of heavy freight to Salalah | 500 × SAR 7.5 | SAR 3,750 |
| 5 kg air parcel | 5 × SAR 42 | SAR 210 |
| Bedroom set + car | 1,670 + 2,370 | SAR 4,040 |
The moving cost calculator and the shipping time calculator give a first estimate.
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Oman
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Oman follows the destination: to Muscat, shared land freight from SAR 5.5 per kg for heavy freight and SAR 42 per parcel with Al Basma Express; to Salalah, sea freight for heavy loads.
- Salalah by sea and Muscat by land: each destination has its mode.
- Share the container or the truck: you pay for your space.
- Sort the furniture: over 2,250 km every cubic metre counts.
- Avoid summer and Salalah’s khareef season.
Common mistakes when shipping from Jeddah to Oman
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Sending Salalah goods by land | 2,900 km and a higher cost | Sea freight to Salalah Port |
| Books in large cartons | A carton whose base gives way | Small numbered cartons |
| Asking for a price without the city | A big difference at delivery | State the city and the mode |
| A shared load with a fixed date | Days of delay | A dedicated truck |
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Oman
How much does shipping from Jeddah to Oman cost?
From SAR 42 for a parcel up to 5 kg and SAR 5.5 per kg for heavy freight with Al Basma Express. A bedroom set starts from SAR 1,670 and a car from SAR 2,370.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Oman take?
4–6 days by land from pickup day in Jeddah, and 48–72 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Oman?
To Muscat, shared land freight from SAR 5.5 per kg for heavy freight; to Salalah, sea freight for heavy loads.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Jeddah to Oman?
From SAR 42 per kg to Muscat, charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Oman?
From SAR 2,370 by land, reaching Muscat in 4–6 days.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Jeddah to Oman?
One that handles the whole long run from Jeddah: dismantling, packing, clearance, delivery and assembly in Oman. Al Basma Express starts from SAR 1,670 for a bedroom set, and the survey is free.
How do I send a shipment from Jeddah to Oman, and what documents are required?
A message or call to +966553923364 gets you the price and date. Have ready an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s name and Omani number.
Is door-to-door shipping available from Jeddah to Oman?
Yes. The crew collects from your address in Jeddah and delivers inside the consignee’s address within 4–6 days by land, with clearance part of the service.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Muscat, Sohar and Salalah?
Yes, and to Nizwa and Sur too. Muscat is reached in 4–6 days by land and Salalah in 5–9 days by sea.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, on request, priced as a percentage of the value you declare. Over this distance we recommend it for cars, valuable furniture and goods.
How far is it from Jeddah to Muscat by road?
About 2,250 km via Riyadh, Haradh and the Empty Quarter Crossing, which a truck covers in about four days.
Is there sea freight from Jeddah to Salalah?
Yes, from Jeddah Islamic Port to Salalah Port in 5–9 days. It is the best fit for heavy goods and containers bound for Dhofar.
Which is faster to Salalah: land or sea?
The two are close: 6–8 days by land and 5–9 by sea. Sea is cheaper for heavy loads; land delivers to the door.
