Al Basma Express ships from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to the Port of Radès, and by air to Tunis-Carthage Airport, from the sender’s door to the consignee’s door. Sea shipments arrive in 12–20 days and air shipments in 3–5 days. Prices start from SAR 93 for a small parcel, SAR 9.3 per kg by sea, SAR 28 per kg by air and SAR 6,320 per container.
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Sea route: Jeddah Islamic Port → Suez Canal → Mediterranean → Port of Radès · Sea transit: 12–20 days · Air transit: 3–5 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia at a glance
- Main mode: sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to the Port of Radès near the capital.
- Sea transit time: 12–20 days, depending on the sailing and its calls.
- Air transit time: 3–5 days to Tunis-Carthage Airport.
- Parcels: a small parcel up to 5 kg from SAR 93, and air freight from SAR 28 per kg.
- Sea by the kilogram: from SAR 9.3; electrical appliances from SAR 232 and home furniture from SAR 1,210.
- Containers: a container from SAR 6,320, taking the home, the car or both.
- Delivery: in Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, Nabeul, Kairouan and Gabès.
Shipping to Tunisia is essentially by sea: there is no practical road, and the flight is long. Most senders are Tunisians working in the Kingdom, some posting parcels to family and some returning for good with their home and car. A permanent returnee has a tax privilege in Tunisia, with conditions and documents to be prepared before shipping.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
The container is hauled to Jeddah Islamic Port, sails north through the Suez Canal and then west across the Mediterranean to the Port of Radès south of the capital. Some lines call at an intermediate port, so transit varies from one sailing to the next. Shipments for the south are cleared at the Port of Sfax.
| Mode | Transit time | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea container | 12–20 days | A full home, a car or goods | SAR 6,320 |
| Sea freight by the kilogram | 15–25 days | Cartons and belongings that do not fill a container | SAR 9.3 per kg |
| Air freight | 3–5 days | Parcels and documents | SAR 28 per kg |
| Pickup city | To the loading port | Added to transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah and Makkah | The port is in Jeddah | No extra time |
| Madinah | about 420 km to Jeddah port | One day |
| 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 |
Why does sea transit vary?
Not every ship to Tunisia sails direct: some call at a Mediterranean port where the container is moved to a smaller vessel. A direct line arrives in about 12 days; an indirect one can take 20. You are told the line and its schedule when you book.
Shipping from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to Tunisia
Shipping from Jeddah to Tunisia
Jeddah is the loading port, so the container enters the port the day it is loaded, and parcels fly from King Abdulaziz airport. Details are in the guide to the furniture shipping and moving company from Jeddah to Tunisia.
Shipping from Riyadh to Tunisia
From Riyadh the shipment is hauled to Jeddah port in one to two days before sailing. Details are in the guide to the furniture shipping and moving company from Riyadh to Tunisia.
Shipping from Qassim, Dammam and other cities
Shipments from Qassim and the Eastern Province are hauled to Jeddah port in 2–3 days. Details are in the guide to international moving and car shipping from Qassim to Tunisia.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
Al Basma Express prices for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia start from SAR 93 for a small parcel and SAR 9.3 per kg by sea. A container starts from SAR 6,320.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small parcel | 1–5 kg by air | SAR 93 | 3–5 days |
| Air freight | per kg | SAR 28 | 3–5 days |
| Sea freight | per kg | SAR 9.3 | 15–25 days |
| Electrical appliances | per shipment | SAR 232 | 15–25 days |
| Home furniture | sea freight | SAR 1,210 | 15–25 days |
| Container | port to port | SAR 6,320 | 12–20 days |
| Car | in a container | Within the container price | 12–20 days |
What these figures cover
Prices are in Saudi riyals and are starting prices for freight from Jeddah port. Road haulage to the port, Tunisian customs duties and inland transport in Tunisia are calculated separately.
For an exact price
Send the pickup city, a list or photos of what you are shipping, and the delivery city in Tunisia to +966553923364. Furniture gets a free survey.
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 1,210 for home furniture by sea, and a full container from SAR 6,320. The voyage runs past two weeks, so everything is packed against humidity and rubbing.
- Tables and mirrors: ceramic and glass tops are wrapped in blankets then corrugated card, and loaded upright.
- Bedroom sets: dismantled, with panels numbered, and sealed in tight film.
- Appliances: the fridge and washing machine with foam corners, listed as used appliances.
- The container: loaded at your home and sealed in front of you, with the seal number entered on the report.
- Packing list: in Arabic and French, numbered and with values.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
A car from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia travels inside a container, and a container starts from SAR 6,320 with Al Basma Express. The car can go alone or with the household furniture in a 40 ft container.
- Loading: the car drives into the container, is secured with straps and timber chocks, and covered.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s ID, passport and export plates.
- A car with furniture: a timber bulkhead separates them inside the container.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel and no belongings in the car.
Before shipping a car to Tunisia
Bringing cars into Tunisia is restricted. A Tunisian returning for good benefits from a tax privilege on their car under Tunisian customs conditions, including time resident abroad and the age of the car. Make sure you meet the conditions before shipping it. The preparation checklist is in the car shipping guide.
Carton & Parcel Shipping to Tunisia
Shipping a small parcel from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 93 by air for 1 to 5 kg; anything heavier is charged from SAR 28 per kg by air or SAR 9.3 per kg by sea.
- Cartons: numbered, with the number on the packing list.
- Weighing and measuring: in front of you at pickup.
- Urgent by air, heavy by sea: the price differs threefold.
- A Tunisian number for the consignee: and their address by governorate and delegation.
Goods and containers to Tunisia: full container (FCL) or consolidated (LCL)
Commercial freight from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 6,320 per container and SAR 9.3 per kg by sea. Haulage from the warehouse to Jeddah port is by full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL). Goods of Arab origin benefit from the Greater Arab Free Trade Area exemption with a certified certificate of origin.
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 Tunisia
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 28 per kg, with a small parcel from SAR 93, and arrives at Tunis-Carthage Airport in 3–5 days.
- Suits: documents, gifts, clothes, prescription medicines and parcels up to 30 kg.
- 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 50 kg: sea freight by the kilogram is three times cheaper.
Try your parcel’s dimensions in the volumetric weight calculator.
Documents required for shipping to Tunisia
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Parcels and personal effects | ID, Iqama or passport + packing list with values + the consignee’s name, address and Tunisian number |
| A permanent returnee’s belongings | 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 Tunisia
- Tunisia is outside the GCC customs union: duties vary by item and are assessed at Radès port or the airport.
- A permanent returnee: benefits from a tax privilege on belongings and car under Tunisian customs conditions.
- Used personal effects: assessed on arrival by type and quantity.
- Arab origin: exempt from customs duty 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 Tunisia
| 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 Tunisia
- 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 Tunisia, then delivery to the address and checking the list.
Book your pickup date
Delivery across Tunisia
| City | Location | Delivery after arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Tunis, Ariana and Ben Arous | Next to Radès port | Same day after clearance |
| Nabeul and Hammamet | about 65 km from the capital | One day |
| Bizerte | about 65 km north | One day |
| Sousse and Monastir | 140–160 km south | One day |
| Kairouan | about 160 km | 1–2 days |
| Sfax | about 270 km, with its own port | 1–2 days |
| Gabès | about 400 km south | 2 days |
The consignee’s address
Send the consignee’s address by governorate, delegation, street and house number, with an active Tunisian number. Trucks cannot enter the lanes of the old medinas, so furniture is moved by hand cart from the nearest point.
How to calculate the cost of shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| A small parcel | up to 5 kg by air | SAR 93 |
| 20 kg air parcel | 20 × SAR 28 | SAR 560 |
| 200 kg of cartons by sea | 200 × SAR 9.3 | SAR 1,860 |
| Home furniture + appliances | 1,210 + 232 | SAR 1,442 |
| A container for a home and a car | port to port | SAR 6,320 |
For a quick estimate try the moving cost calculator and the shipping time calculator.
The cheapest way to ship to Tunisia
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia is sea freight by the kilogram, from SAR 9.3 with Al Basma Express, about a third of the air rate. For a whole home, a container is cheaper, from SAR 6,320.
- Sea for anything not urgent: three weeks for a third of the price.
- One container for home and car: cheaper than two shipments.
- Prepare the permanent-return file: the tax privilege saves more than the freight.
- Choose the direct line: if your date is tight.
- Avoid summer: it is when Tunisians return.
How to choose a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
| 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 Tunisia
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping a car without meeting the return conditions | A car stuck at the port | Check the conditions before shipping |
| A list in Arabic only | Delay in clearance | A list in Arabic and French |
| Choosing air for a heavy shipment | Three times the cost | Sea freight by the kilogram |
| Not asking about the shipping line | A longer transit than expected | Know the line and schedule when booking |
| An address with no delegation | Delayed delivery | Governorate, delegation, street and number |
A timeline for preparing your shipment to Tunisia
| 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 Tunisia, 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 Tunisia?
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 Tunisia.
Related guides on shipping to Tunisia
- Furniture shipping and moving company from Jeddah to Tunisia
- Furniture shipping and moving company from Riyadh to Tunisia
- International moving and car shipping from Qassim to Tunisia
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Libya
- Ports and border crossings
- Car shipping guide
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia cost?
From SAR 93 for a small parcel and SAR 9.3 per kg by sea with Al Basma Express. Air freight starts from SAR 28 per kg and a container from SAR 6,320.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia take?
12 to 20 days by sea for a container and 15 to 25 days for freight by the kilogram. Air freight arrives in 3 to 5 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Tunisia?
Sea freight by the kilogram, from SAR 9.3; for a whole home, a container from SAR 6,320.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Tunisia?
From SAR 28 per kg, and a small parcel up to 5 kg from SAR 93.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?
It ships inside a container, and a container starts from SAR 6,320. Duties in Tunisia are calculated separately, and a permanent returnee has a conditional tax privilege.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?
One that loads the container at your home, prepares the return documents and delivers to the Tunisian address. Al Basma Express does this from SAR 1,210 for home furniture, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment to Tunisia, 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 address and Tunisian number.
Is door-to-door shipping to Tunisia available?
Yes. Pickup is from your address in Saudi Arabia and delivery to the consignee’s address in Tunisia, including haulage to the port, clearance and delivery.
Do you ship to Tunis, Sfax and Sousse?
Yes, and to Bizerte, Nabeul, Kairouan and Gabès too. The capital 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 on long sea voyages.
Which port do containers to Tunisia sail from?
From Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to the Port of Radès near the capital, or to the Port of Sfax for the south.
Does a Tunisian returning for good get an exemption on belongings and car?
Yes, there is a permanent-return tax privilege under Tunisian customs conditions, including time resident abroad and the age of the car. The documents are prepared before shipping.
Is there land freight from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia?
There is no practical road. Sea freight is the mainstay for furniture, cars and goods, and air for parcels.
Is shipping with DHL or Aramex cheaper than sea freight to Tunisia?
For documents and small urgent parcels an express courier may suit. For cartons and furniture, sea freight is cheaper, from SAR 9.3 per kg.
