Al Basma Express ships from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Beirut, and by air to Rafic Hariri International Airport, from the sender’s door to the consignee’s door. Sea shipments arrive in 8–14 days and air shipments in 2–3 days. Prices start from SAR 56 per parcel, SAR 32 per kg, SAR 325 per cubic metre and SAR 3,720 per container.
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Sea route: Jeddah Islamic Port → Suez Canal → Port of Beirut · Sea transit: 8–14 days · Air transit: 2–3 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon at a glance
- Main mode: sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to the Port of Beirut.
- Sea transit time: 8–14 days for a container and 10–18 days for consolidated freight.
- Air transit time: 2–3 days to Beirut.
- Parcels: a parcel from SAR 56, and from SAR 32 per kg.
- Furniture: from SAR 325 per cubic metre, household items and appliances from SAR 418, and a bedroom set from SAR 2,790.
- Containers and cars: a container from SAR 3,720 and a car from SAR 3,720.
- Delivery: in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre, Jounieh, Zahle and Byblos.
The Kingdom has a large Lebanese community, and most of what goes to Lebanon is returnees’ belongings, gifts for family and the furniture of households on the move. The established route is by sea to the Port of Beirut or by air to its airport, and Lebanon is outside the GCC, so its customs and duties are assessed by item and value.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
The container is hauled from your city to Jeddah Islamic Port and sails north through the Suez Canal into the eastern Mediterranean as far as the Port of Beirut. Shipments for the north can be cleared at the Port of Tripoli.
| Mode | Transit time | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea container | 8–14 days | A full home, a car or goods | SAR 3,720 |
| Consolidated sea freight | 10–18 days | Furniture and cartons that do not fill a container | SAR 325 per cubic metre |
| Air freight | 2–3 days | Parcels, luggage and documents | SAR 32 per kg |
| Pickup city | To the loading port | Added to transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah and Makkah | The port is in Jeddah | No extra time |
| Madinah and Tabuk | 420–1,000 km to Jeddah port | 1–2 days |
| Riyadh and Qassim | about 950 km to Jeddah port | 1–2 days |
| Dammam and Khobar | about 1,350 km to Jeddah port | 2–3 days |
A container or consolidated freight?
A container is for anyone moving a whole home or a car: it is loaded, sealed and not opened until Beirut. Consolidated freight is for a room or twenty cartons: you pay only for your cubic metres, and the transit grows by a few days while the load is assembled.
Shipping from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to Lebanon
Shipping from Jeddah to Lebanon
From Jeddah the container is loaded and enters the port the same day, and parcels fly from King Abdulaziz airport. Details are in the guide to the furniture shipping and moving company from Jeddah to Lebanon.
Shipping from Riyadh to Lebanon
A Riyadh shipment is hauled to Jeddah port in one to two days and then sails, and its parcels fly from King Khalid airport. Details are in the guide to the furniture shipping and moving company from Riyadh to Lebanon.
Shipping from Dammam and other cities
From the Eastern Province 2–3 days are added for haulage to Jeddah port. Shipments from smaller cities are consolidated in the nearest main city.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Al Basma Express prices for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon start from SAR 56 per parcel and SAR 325 per cubic metre for consolidated freight. The price depends on the mode, the volume or weight, and the pickup city.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel | per parcel | SAR 56 | 2–3 days by air |
| Parcels and goods | per kg | SAR 32 | 2–3 days by air |
| Consolidated goods and furniture | per cubic metre | SAR 325 | 10–18 days |
| Household items and appliances | small shipment | SAR 418 | 10–18 days |
| Bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 2,790 | 10–18 days |
| Container | port to port | SAR 3,720 | 8–14 days |
| Car | in a container | SAR 3,720 | 8–14 days |
What these figures cover
Prices are in Saudi riyals and are starting prices for freight. Road haulage to Jeddah port from other cities is added, and Lebanese customs duty and VAT are calculated separately in Beirut.
For an exact price
Send the pickup city, a list or photos of what you are shipping, and the delivery city in Lebanon to +966553923364. Furniture gets a free survey.
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 325 per cubic metre and SAR 2,790 for a bedroom set with dismantling and packing. Glassware and crystal get the most attention, as they are what most often breaks on a sea voyage.
- Crystal and glassware: tissue paper round each piece and divided cartons, loaded at the top of the stack.
- Wooden furniture: blankets then tightly sealed film, with moisture-absorbing sachets in the container.
- Appliances: in their original cartons or with foam corners, with their condition (used) stated on the list.
- Packing list: numbered and with values, in Arabic and English or French.
- Mountain homes: narrow, steep roads, so a small truck runs from the port to the address.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 3,720. It travels inside a container, covered and secured with straps tied to the floor rings and timber chocks at the wheels.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s ID or Iqama, passport and export plates.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel and no belongings in the car.
- A car with furniture: a 40 ft container takes both, with a timber bulkhead between them.
- Photographed report: before the container is closed and when it is opened in Beirut.
Before shipping a car to Lebanon
Car customs in Lebanon are assessed on value, year of manufacture and engine size, and there are limits on the age of imported cars. Cost the clearance in Beirut before shipping; it is usually higher than the freight itself. The preparation checklist is in the car shipping guide.
Personal Effects Shipping to Lebanon
Shipping personal effects from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 56 per parcel and SAR 32 per kg. It is used by returning expatriates and by people sending clothes, gifts and household items to family.
- Suitcases and cartons: numbered and entered on a list gone through with the sender before loading.
- Light by air, heavy by sea: clothes and gifts by plane; books and household items in consolidated freight.
- Value: written for each item, as Lebanese customs assess duty on it.
- A Lebanese number for the consignee: to coordinate on arrival.
Goods and containers to Lebanon: full container (FCL) or consolidated (LCL)
Commercial freight from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 3,720 per container and SAR 325 per cubic metre for consolidated freight. Haulage from the factory to Jeddah port is by full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL), and the documents are the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.
The shipment is collected from your door and weighed in front of you, and you follow it by number on the shipment tracking page.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 32 per kg, with a parcel from SAR 56, and arrives in 2–3 days. The flight from Jeddah or Riyadh to Beirut takes about two and a half hours.
- Suits: parcels, luggage, gifts, prescription medicines and documents.
- From where: the airports of Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.
- Chargeable weight: the higher of actual and volumetric. Volumetric = length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000.
- Above 100 kg: compare it with consolidated sea freight; the gap is wide.
Try your parcel’s dimensions in the volumetric weight calculator.
Documents required for shipping to Lebanon
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Parcels, luggage and personal effects | ID, Iqama or passport + packing list with values + the consignee’s name, address and Lebanese number |
| A permanent returnee’s furniture | Passport + proof and duration of residence in Saudi Arabia + final exit + a detailed packing list |
| Car | Registration + owner’s ID + passport + export plates |
| Commercial goods | Invoice + packing list + certificate of origin + bill of lading + export declaration |
| All types | Electronic authorisation for the customs broker through the Fasah platform |
Al Basma Express reviews the documents before loading, and the shipping documents checker shows what is missing.
Customs and duties when shipping to Lebanon
- Lebanon is outside the GCC customs union: duties vary by item and are assessed at the Port of Beirut or its airport.
- VAT: added to customs duty on most imports.
- A permanent Lebanese returnee’s furniture: exemption is considered under Lebanese customs conditions and documents.
- Arab origin: goods of Arab origin benefit from the Greater Arab Free Trade Area exemption with a certified certificate of origin.
Rules and rates change. Get a first estimate from the customs duty calculator; the broker confirms the figure before shipping.
Prohibited and restricted items when shipping to Lebanon
| Category | Examples | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | Narcotics, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit goods | Not shipped |
| Hazardous | Gas cylinders, flammable materials, loose batteries | Not shipped with furniture and parcels |
| Restricted | Medicines, telecom devices, drones | Approval from the competent authority at destination |
| Conditional | Food and dates in commercial quantities, plants | Health or agricultural certificates |
| Not accepted in a shipment | Cash, gold and original documents | Carry them yourself |
Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
- Contact: +966553923364, with the shipment type, the pickup city and the delivery city.
- Choosing the mode: a full container, consolidated freight or air, depending on volume and time.
- The price: itemised: haulage to the port, freight, clearance and delivery.
- Documents: ID or passport, a packing list with values, and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup and packing: dismantling, sea packing, numbering and loading.
- Sailing or take-off: you receive the container number or bill of lading to follow.
- Arrival: clearance in Lebanon, then delivery to the address and checking the list.
Book your pickup date
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 consignee’s name as on their ID, their Lebanese number, and the area, street, building and floor. Addresses in Lebanon are identified by landmarks, so add the nearest well-known one.
How to calculate the cost of shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 parcels | 5 × SAR 56 | SAR 280 |
| 15 kg air parcel | 15 × SAR 32 | SAR 480 |
| 8 cubic metres of furniture | 8 × SAR 325 | SAR 2,600 |
| Bedroom set + household items | 2,790 + 418 | SAR 3,208 |
| A container for a home or a car | port to port | SAR 3,720 |
For a quick estimate try the moving cost calculator and the shipping time calculator.
The cheapest way to ship to Lebanon
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon is consolidated sea freight, from SAR 325 per cubic metre with Al Basma Express. For a small parcel the cheapest is air, from SAR 56.
- By the cubic metre, not the kilogram: for many cartons and furniture.
- Dismantle what comes apart: volume is what you pay for.
- Combine with family: a container shared by two households costs less than two shipments.
- Do not ship new items: the duties can exceed what you save.
- Book before summer: it is when expatriates return.
How to choose a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
| Criterion | Express couriers (such as DHL and Aramex) | A freight and moving company such as Al Basma Express |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Documents and small urgent parcels | Furniture, cars, containers and many cartons |
| Pricing | Per kg and by volumetric weight | Per kg, per cubic metre or per container |
| Packing and dismantling | Done by the sender | Part of the service |
| Clearance and delivery | Parcels only | The container, furniture and car, through to the address |
Common mistakes to avoid when shipping to Lebanon
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| A list with no values | A higher customs valuation in Beirut | An estimated value for each item |
| New appliances among used belongings | Duties and delay for the whole shipment | Separate the new items and declare them |
| An address with no landmark or Lebanese number | Delivery not possible | A nearby landmark and an active number |
| Crystal in an ordinary carton | Breakage on the sea voyage | A divided carton and tissue paper |
| Shipping a car without costing its customs | A clearance bill above its value | Cost the clearance first |
A timeline for preparing your shipment to Lebanon
| Before loading | What to do |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks | Decide what to ship, request the survey and price, and choose between a container and consolidated freight |
| 2 weeks | Fix the loading date and the sailing, and prepare the packing list with values |
| 1 week | Issue the Fasah authorisation and prepare copies of your passport, Iqama and the consignee’s address |
| 2 days | Empty the fridge and washing machine, and set aside what you will carry when you travel |
| Loading day | Check the numbering with the crew, sign the report and receive the container or shipment number |
Insurance and shipment tracking
- Tracking reference: the container number or sea bill of lading, or the air waybill number, followed on the tracking page.
- Update points: loading, Jeddah Islamic Port, sailing, arrival at the port in Lebanon, clearance and delivery.
- Marine insurance: optional, a percentage of the declared value, and recommended for every sea shipment.
- Handover report: photos and a signed list before the container is closed, which is the reference when it is opened.
Why Al Basma Express for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
Sea and air
A full container, consolidated freight, and air freight for parcels.
Pickup from every city
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim and more, with haulage to the port.
Sea packing
For humidity, crane handling and weeks inside a container.
Documents and clearance
The packing list, authorisation and bill of lading are prepared before loading.
An itemised price
Haulage to the port, freight and clearance, each shown separately.
Followed to the door
A container number and an update at each point until delivery in Lebanon.
Related guides on shipping to Lebanon
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- Furniture shipping and moving company from Riyadh to Lebanon
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- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Ports and border crossings
- Car shipping guide
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon cost?
From SAR 56 per parcel and SAR 32 per kg with Al Basma Express. A cubic metre by sea starts from SAR 325 and a container from SAR 3,720.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon take?
8 to 14 days by sea for a container and 10 to 18 days for consolidated freight. Air freight arrives in 2 to 3 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Lebanon?
Consolidated sea freight, from SAR 325 per cubic metre; for a small parcel, air freight from SAR 56.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Lebanon?
From SAR 32 per kg, charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
From SAR 3,720 in a container, taking 8–14 days. Car customs in Lebanon are calculated separately.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon?
One that packs for the sea, prepares the packing list with values and delivers to the Lebanese address. Al Basma Express does this from SAR 325 per cubic metre, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment to Lebanon, 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, address and Lebanese number.
Is door-to-door shipping to Lebanon available?
Yes. Pickup is from your address in Saudi Arabia and delivery to the consignee’s address in Lebanon, including haulage to the port, clearance and delivery.
Do you ship to Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Zahle?
Yes, and to Tyre, Jounieh and Byblos too. Beirut is delivered on clearance day and the other cities within one to two days.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes. Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value. It is recommended for every sea shipment.
Which port do containers to Lebanon sail from?
From Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to the Port of Beirut. Shipments from Riyadh and Dammam are hauled there first.
Is a returning Lebanese national’s furniture exempt from customs?
Exemption for a permanent returnee’s used furniture is considered under Lebanese customs conditions. A passport, proof of residence, final exit and a detailed list are requested.
How much does a cubic metre cost to ship to Lebanon?
From SAR 325 per cubic metre for consolidated sea freight, arriving in 10–18 days.
Is shipping with DHL or Aramex cheaper than sea freight to Lebanon?
For documents and small urgent parcels an express courier may suit. For furniture and many cartons, consolidated sea freight is cheaper, from SAR 325 per cubic metre.
