Al Basma Express ships from Riyadh to Algeria by sea through Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Algiers or Oran, and by air from King Khalid International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. The shipment is collected from your home in Riyadh and delivered to the consignee’s door. Sea shipments arrive 15–22 days after sailing, and air shipments in 3–5 days. Prices start from SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight, SAR 650 for a carton shipment and SAR 6,950 per container.
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Route: Riyadh → Jeddah Islamic Port (by road, about 950 km) → Suez Canal → the Port of Algiers or Oran · Sea transit: 15–22 days · Air transit: 3–5 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Riyadh to Algeria at a glance
- Sea freight: 15–22 days after sailing to the Port of Algiers or Oran.
- Air freight: 3–5 days to Houari Boumediene Airport.
- Parcels and belongings: luggage from SAR 9.3 per kg and a carton shipment from SAR 650.
- Furniture: from SAR 6,950 for a full furniture container.
- Car: from SAR 6,950 for the container that carries it.
- Delivery: in Algiers, Oran and Constantine and the other cities.
A shipment to Algeria from Riyadh is a long haul: a thousand kilometres by road to Jeddah port, then three weeks at sea. So everything is settled in Riyadh before it moves: the Algerian port nearest the address, the change-of-residence certificate for a returnee, and a packing list in two languages.
Find out the price of your shipment from Riyadh to Algeria
Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Algeria
The container is loaded outside your Riyadh home and sealed, and its export formalities can be completed at Riyadh Dry Port. It then travels about 950 km by road to Jeddah Islamic Port in 1–2 days and sails from there through the Suez Canal to the Port of Algiers or Oran.
| Leg | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh → Jeddah Islamic Port | about 950 km by road | 1–2 days |
| Port procedures and waiting for the sailing | — | 2–4 days |
| Jeddah Islamic Port → the Port of Algiers or Oran | by sea through the Suez Canal | 15–22 days |
| Riyadh → Houari Boumediene Airport (by air) | a flight of about six hours | 3–5 days |
Shipping prices from Riyadh to Algeria
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | per kg, consolidated | SAR 9.3 |
| Cartons and parcels | consolidated shipment | SAR 650 |
| Air freight | per kg | SAR 28 |
| Full furniture container | port to port | SAR 6,950 |
| Car | in a container | Within the container price |
What the price covers
These are starting prices for freight from Jeddah port. From Riyadh, road haulage of the container to the port is added and shown to you as a separate item. Charges in Algeria are outside these figures.
Furniture shipping from Riyadh to Algeria
Furniture shipping from Riyadh to Algeria with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 6,950 for a full furniture container. The survey is free in any Riyadh district, and the packing is for the sea: tight film, moisture sachets and timber bracing.
- Mirrored wardrobes: doors removed, the mirror wrapped in corrugated card with corner guards.
- Bracing: timber between the rows, as the container is lifted and lowered by cranes.
- The list: in Arabic and French, with every carton’s number on it.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Algeria
Shipping a car from Riyadh to Algeria with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 6,950 for the container that carries it. It travels inside a container, covered and secured at the wheels, and is loaded in Riyadh or at the port.
Before shipping the car
The conditions and charges for bringing a car into Algeria are checked before shipping. Details are in the car shipping guide and the guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria.
Containers, goods and parcels from Riyadh to Algeria
Commercial freight from Riyadh to Algeria moves in a full container (FCL) from SAR 6,950 or as consolidated freight (LCL). The container is hauled from the industrial city or your warehouse to Jeddah port as a full truckload (FTL), and small consignments as a part load (LTL) to the consolidation warehouse.
Parcels and luggage from Riyadh to Algeria: luggage from SAR 9.3 per kg and a carton shipment from SAR 650. The courier collects from your Riyadh door and weighs in front of you, and you follow the shipment on the shipment tracking page.
Air freight from Riyadh to Algeria
Air freight from Riyadh to Algeria with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 28 per kg and arrives at Houari Boumediene Airport in 3–5 days. The flight from King Khalid International Airport takes about six hours.
Chargeable weight is the higher of actual and volumetric; the volumetric weight calculator works it out.
Documents, customs and steps for shipping from Riyadh to Algeria
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Belongings and parcels | ID or passport, a packing list with values in Arabic and French, and the consignee’s name and Algerian number |
| Car | Registration, the owner’s ID and passport, and export plates |
| Goods | Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading |
| Every shipment | The broker’s authorisation through the Fasah platform |
- The change-of-residence certificate: the condition for exempting a permanent returnee’s belongings.
- Used cars: their import is restricted by age and the importer’s status.
- Call: +966553923364, with the shipment type, your Riyadh district and the delivery city in Algeria.
- Choose: a full container, consolidated freight or air.
- Receive the price: haulage to the port, freight and clearance, each shown separately.
- Prepare: ID or passport, the packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Loading in Riyadh: dismantling, sea packing, numbering and sealing the container.
- Tracking: the container number or bill of lading as far as the Port of Algiers or Oran.
- Delivery: clearance, then delivery to the address and checking the list.
Check your paperwork with the shipping documents checker and estimate the duty with the customs duty calculator.
Book your pickup in Riyadh
Delivery Across Algeria
| City | Location | Delivery after arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | Arrival port and airport | Same day after clearance |
| Blida and Tipaza | 40–70 km from the capital | One day |
| Béjaïa | about 220 km east, with its own port | 1–2 days |
| Setif | about 270 km east | 1–2 days |
| Constantine | about 390 km east | 2 days |
| Oran | about 410 km west, with its own port | 2 days |
| Annaba | about 540 km east, with its own port | 2–3 days |
The consignee’s address
Send the wilaya, commune, district and building number, and state the nearest port: Algiers for the centre, Oran for the west and Annaba for the east.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Algeria
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Algeria is consolidated sea freight, from SAR 9.3 per kg with Al Basma Express.
Estimate the cost with the moving cost calculator.
Related guides on shipping from Riyadh to Algeria
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- Car shipping guide
- Ports and border crossings
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Algeria
How much does shipping from Riyadh to Algeria cost?
From SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight, SAR 650 for a carton shipment and SAR 6,950 per container with Al Basma Express. From Riyadh, road haulage to Jeddah port is added.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Algeria take?
15–22 days by sea after sailing, plus 1–2 days of haulage from Riyadh to the port. Air freight takes 3–5 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Algeria?
Consolidated sea freight, from SAR 9.3 per kg. The shipment is hauled from Riyadh to Jeddah port first.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Algeria?
From SAR 28 per kg from King Khalid International Airport, on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Algeria?
From SAR 6,950 for the container that carries it. It ships inside a container, and charges in Algeria are calculated separately.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Riyadh to Algeria?
One that loads the container at your Riyadh door, packs for the sea and delivers in Algeria. Al Basma Express starts from SAR 6,950 for a full furniture container, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment from Riyadh to Algeria, and what documents are required?
Call +966553923364 and the mode and price are set. You need an ID or passport, a packing list with values, a Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s name and Algerian number.
Is door-to-door shipping available from Riyadh to Algeria?
Yes. Pickup is from any Riyadh district and delivery to the consignee’s address, including haulage to the port and clearance.
Do you ship from Riyadh to Algiers, Oran and Constantine?
Yes, and to the other cities too. The shipment is delivered one to three days after clearance at the arrival port.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, it is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value. It is recommended for every sea shipment.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Algeria take?
15–22 days by sea once the container reaches Jeddah port, plus one to two days of haulage from Riyadh. Air takes 3–5 days.
Are students’ suitcases shipped from Riyadh to Algeria?
Yes, from SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight, or by air from SAR 28 per kg.
Which Algerian port is the container sent to?
The one nearest the consignee’s address: Algiers, Oran, Annaba or Béjaïa.
