Al Basma Express ships from Riyadh to Lebanon by sea through Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Beirut, and by air from King Khalid International Airport to Rafic Hariri International Airport. The shipment is collected from your home in Riyadh and delivered to the consignee’s door. Sea shipments arrive 8–14 days after sailing, 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: Riyadh → Jeddah Islamic Port (by road, about 950 km) → Suez Canal → the Port of Beirut · Sea transit: 8–14 days · Air transit: 2–3 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Riyadh 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.
Riyadh is home to many Lebanese working in companies, restaurants and contracting, and their return seasons fill the containers. The shipment starts at your Riyadh home, is hauled to Jeddah port and sails to the Port of Beirut, while gifts and luggage go ahead by plane.
Find out the price of your shipment from Riyadh to Lebanon
Route details and transit time from Riyadh to Lebanon
The container arrives empty at your Riyadh door, is loaded and sealed, and is then trucked to Jeddah Islamic Port, a run of 1–2 days. Export formalities can be completed at Riyadh Dry Port. From Jeddah the ship sails north through the Suez Canal to the Port of Beirut.
| 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 Beirut | by sea through the Suez Canal | 8–14 days |
| Riyadh → Rafic Hariri International Airport (by air) | a flight of about two and a half hours | 2–3 days |
Shipping prices from Riyadh 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
The figures above are freight from Jeddah port and are starting prices. Hauling the container from Riyadh to the port is a separate item added to the price, and duties and taxes in Lebanon are paid by the consignee there.
Furniture shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon
Furniture shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon starts from SAR 2,790 for a bedroom set with Al Basma Express. The surveyor visits your district free of charge, and the furniture is then packed for a sea voyage: tight film, moisture-absorbing sachets and timber bracing that keeps the load from moving.
- The dining set and sideboard: chairs wrapped in pairs, the sideboard in blankets.
- Crystal: tissue paper and divided cartons, loaded at the top of the container.
- Consolidated or a container: a room or two by the cubic metre; a whole home in a container.
Car shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon
A car from Riyadh to Lebanon starts from SAR 3,720 in a container with Al Basma Express. It enters the container covered, with its wheels tied to the floor, and can be loaded in Riyadh or handed over at Jeddah port.
Before shipping the car
The conditions and charges for bringing a car into Lebanon are checked before shipping. Details are in the car shipping guide and the guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon.
Containers, goods and parcels from Riyadh to Lebanon
Riyadh goods for Lebanon ship in a full container (FCL) from SAR 3,720, or consolidated (LCL) when there is less than a container. Haulage to Jeddah port is a full truckload (FTL) for the container and a part load (LTL) for pallets and cartons.
For parcels and luggage from Riyadh to Lebanon: a parcel from SAR 56 and household items from SAR 418. The courier comes to your door, weighs the shipment in front of you and gives you a number to follow it on the shipment tracking page.
Air freight from Riyadh to Lebanon
By air from Riyadh to Lebanon: the rate starts from SAR 32 per kg with Al Basma Express, and the shipment reaches Rafic Hariri International Airport in 2–3 days. Flying time from King Khalid 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 Riyadh to Lebanon
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Belongings and parcels | ID or passport, a packing list with values in Arabic and English or French, and the consignee’s name and Lebanese 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 |
- A permanent returnee: exemption on used furniture is considered with the final-exit documents.
- VAT: added to customs duty on new and commercial items.
- Message us: at +966553923364 with what you are shipping, where you are in Riyadh and its destination in Lebanon.
- Settle the mode: a container to yourself, space in a shared container, or a plane.
- Go over the price: it has three items: haulage to Jeddah port, freight and clearance.
- Issue the Fasah authorisation: and prepare your ID or passport and the packing list.
- Loading day: the crew and the container arrive; they dismantle, pack, number and seal.
- At sea: you follow by container number until it reaches the Port of Beirut.
- On arrival: the shipment is cleared, delivered to the address and checked against 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 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
Send the area, street, building, floor and nearest landmark; addresses in Lebanon go by landmarks rather than numbers.
The cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Lebanon
The cheapest option from Riyadh to Lebanon is consolidated sea freight, from SAR 325 per cubic metre with Al Basma Express.
Estimate the cost with the moving cost calculator.
Related guides on shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon
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- Car shipping guide
- Ports and border crossings
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon cost?
SAR 56 per parcel, SAR 325 per cubic metre by sea and SAR 3,720 per container: these are the starting prices with Al Basma Express, plus haulage of the shipment from Riyadh to Jeddah port.
How long does shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon take?
By sea, 8–14 days from sailing day, preceded by 1–2 days to get from Riyadh to the port. By air, 2–3 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Riyadh to Lebanon?
Consolidated sea freight, from SAR 325 per cubic metre, after the shipment is hauled from Riyadh to Jeddah port.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Riyadh to Lebanon?
SAR 32 per kg to start, charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Lebanon?
From SAR 3,720 in a container, inside a container. Whatever is charged on the car in Lebanon is assessed there.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Riyadh to Lebanon?
One that handles the whole way from your Riyadh district to the consignee’s address in Lebanon: container, sea packing, clearance and delivery. Al Basma Express starts from SAR 2,790 for a bedroom set, and the survey is free.
How do I send a shipment from Riyadh to Lebanon, and what documents are required?
A call to +966553923364 settles the mode and price. Documents: an ID or passport, a packing list with values, a Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s name and Lebanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping available from Riyadh to Lebanon?
Yes, from your door in Riyadh to the consignee’s door, with haulage to the port and clearance part of the service.
Do you ship from Riyadh to Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon?
Yes, and we deliver in the other cities as well, one to three days after the shipment clears the arrival port.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, on request, at a percentage of the declared value. We recommend it for sea freight.
How much is a cubic metre from Riyadh to Lebanon?
From SAR 325 for consolidated sea freight, plus road haulage from Riyadh to Jeddah port.
Are gifts and small items flown from Riyadh to Beirut?
Yes, from SAR 56 per parcel and SAR 32 per kg, arriving in 2–3 days.
When is the peak season for shipping to Lebanon?
Summer and the run-up to the holidays, when expatriates return. Booking three weeks ahead secures space in the container.
