Saudi Express ships from Makkah to Kuwait by road in closed trucks that travel via Hafr Al Batin to the Al Ruqi border post and Kuwait’s Al Salmi post. We move the whole household: bedroom and kitchen furniture, appliances, cartons and your car if needed, with dismantling and packing in Makkah and assembly in Kuwait. Shipments usually arrive in 5 to 7 days. A bedroom starts from SAR 1,420 and a carton from SAR 45. To book, call or WhatsApp 0560533140.
In short
- Border: Al Ruqi in Saudi Arabia, opposite Al Salmi in Kuwait
- Distance: about 1,500–1,600 km from Makkah to Kuwait City
- By road: 5–7 days from loading to your door
- Bedroom: from SAR 1,420 with dismantling and assembly
- Two-bedroom home: from SAR 3,950
- Carton: from SAR 45
- By air: Jeddah airport to Kuwait airport in 2–4 days
How much does a house move from Makkah to Kuwait cost?
A household move from Makkah to Kuwait with Saudi Express starts from SAR 1,420 for one bedroom, SAR 3,950 for a two-bedroom home, and SAR 45 per carton if you are sending only a few things. The final figure is based on the volume actually loaded, not on the number of rooms in your lease.
Two homes of the same size can differ a lot in price: one with a heavy Arabic majlis, a wooden bookcase and built-in wardrobes, another with light, sparse furniture. So we ask for a quick phone video of each room, or a short list, then estimate the cubic metres and send you a figure. If anything changes before loading, say you decide to sell the fridge or add the children’s room, let us know and the calculation is adjusted.
Starting prices for moving from Makkah to Kuwait:
| Service | Details | From (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| One bedroom | Dismantling, packing, transport and assembly | 1,420 |
| Two-bedroom home | Two rooms, majlis, kitchen and basic appliances | 3,950 |
| Carton | In a shared load to Kuwait | 45 |
| Large wardrobe | Single item with packing | 640 |
| Fridge or washing machine | Emptied, dried and foam-wrapped | 320 |
| Split air conditioner | Both units removed, gas line sealed | 275 |
| Car | Enclosed carrier to your Kuwaiti area | Ask about the price by phone or WhatsApp |
| Air parcel | Urgent papers and small devices | Ask about the price by phone or WhatsApp |
To save on cost, join a truck heading to Kuwait instead of booking a whole truck for a small home, get rid of worn-out furniture in Makkah rather than paying to ship it, and pack cartons yourself if you have the time. A fifth floor without a lift, or a street the truck cannot enter, adds labour and time that go into the price.
The route from Makkah to Kuwait and the border crossing
From Makkah the truck heads towards Riyadh or Qassim, then north to Hafr Al Batin, crosses Al Ruqi into Kuwait’s Al Salmi post, and continues to Jahra and Kuwait City.
Al Ruqi is the nearest gateway for traffic from western and central Saudi Arabia: the road from Hafr Al Batin is relatively short and spares the truck a detour to the east coast. The Khafji–Nuwaiseeb crossing suits shipments from Dammam and Al Ahsa, and we sometimes use it when Makkah loads are combined with Eastern Province loads on one truck.
Transit time breaks down into one or two days of collection in Makkah, about two days on the road, one to two days of procedures at both border posts, and about a day for distribution and delivery in Kuwait.
| Stage | Approx. time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Collection and loading in Makkah | 1–2 days | Dismantling, packing, loading, packing list |
| Road to Al Ruqi | About 2 days | Via Riyadh or Qassim, then Hafr Al Batin |
| Al Ruqi and Al Salmi | 1–2 days | Exit, entry and inspection |
| Delivery in Kuwait | About 1 day | Unloading and assembly at your address |
Shipping options to Kuwait: truck first, then air and sea
A closed truck is the right choice for moving a home from Makkah to Kuwait, because everything travels in one trip with no extra handling. Air is for small parcels and sea is for commercial cargo in containers.
Sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port to Shuwaikh Port is possible, but it is a long voyage around the Arabian Peninsula and does not suit a family that wants its furniture within a week. We recommend it for traders sending a container who are not in a hurry. Compare our land shipping service and shipping to Kuwait in full.
Is your Makkah home ready to move to Kuwait?
Photograph the rooms and send them on WhatsApp with your district, and we will come back with an estimate and the earliest loading date.
Call 0560533140 WhatsAppAir freight from Makkah to Kuwait for urgent parcels
Air freight from Makkah to Kuwait leaves through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for Kuwait International Airport and takes about 2 to 4 days from collection to delivery. It suits documents, small devices and the clothes you need as soon as you land.
Many families split the move in two: furniture and appliances in the truck, and one or two bags of essentials by air so they arrive first. That split makes the first days in Kuwait easier until the truck arrives.
Air freight is charged per kilo, on whichever is greater: actual weight or volumetric weight, which is (length × width × height in cm) divided by 6000. A light but bulky carton can therefore be charged at more than it weighs on the scale. Ask about the per-kilo rate by phone or WhatsApp, and see air shipping for more.
Packing and dismantling in Makkah, assembly in Kuwait
The Saudi Express crew dismantles furniture at your Makkah home, wraps each piece in what suits it, and reassembles it in Kuwait in the same layout.
We usually start with rooms you do not use daily, such as the guest room and storeroom, then the bedrooms, and leave the kitchen until last so the family can cook and eat until loading day. Beds are taken apart and their panels bound together, mattresses go into thick dust-proof bags, and wardrobes are emptied completely before dismantling, because a full wardrobe can crack on the road.
Dishes and glassware go into cartons with internal dividers, each plate wrapped on its own, and TVs into foam-lined boxes. A refrigeration technician removes air conditioners and seals the gas line, and the fridge is unplugged and left open to dry at least six hours before loading.
When the truck reaches Kuwait, each carton goes into the room written on it, beds and wardrobes are assembled and mirrors hung if you ask. If the handover of your Kuwait flat is later than your departure from Makkah, ask about furniture storage until the home is ready.
💡 Set up one room first
Ask the crew in Kuwait to assemble the bedrooms before the majlis, so the family can sleep comfortably on the first night and the rest can be finished the next day if needed.
Car shipping from Makkah to Kuwait
Saudi Express ships cars from Makkah to Kuwait on an enclosed carrier via Al Ruqi in about 5 to 8 days. The price differs between a sedan and a 4×4; ask about it by phone or WhatsApp.
The car is covered and its wheels are strapped inside the carrier, and we hand it over in the condition we photographed at collection in Makkah. Have a valid istimara ready and make sure fines are paid and there is no lien, because export papers are not issued before that.
In Kuwait, a car arriving from abroad is registered after customs clearance and a technical inspection, and Kuwaiti authorities set age and registration requirements for each vehicle category. We go over your car’s model year and condition with you before booking, and we advise confirming registration requirements with Kuwait traffic for your type of residence.
If you prefer to drive to Kuwait yourself, you need a valid istimara, insurance covering Kuwait (usually bought at the border) and an Absher authorisation if you are not the owner. See the triptyque and car shipping to choose what suits you.
Documents and customs for shipping to Kuwait
Shipping household furniture to Kuwait needs a copy of the sender’s ID or iqama, a copy of the recipient’s Kuwaiti civil ID or passport, and a detailed packing list with carton numbers.
- Sender ID: valid Saudi national ID or iqama.
- Recipient: Kuwaiti civil ID or passport copy with a working phone number.
- Packing list: contents and number of every carton, prepared before loading.
- Commercial goods: invoice, commercial registration and certificate of origin if requested.
- For a car: istimara, export document and owner’s ID.
Used household items and personal effects of people moving to take up residence benefit from the exemption in the GCC unified customs system, under conditions assessed by Kuwaiti customs, while new appliances in obvious quantities are treated as goods. That is why we write “used” next to household items on the list and keep any sealed new cartons separate.
Commercial goods from Makkah to Kuwait
Saudi Express ships commercial goods from Makkah to Kuwait by road, either as a full truckload or a small quantity in a shared load, provided the commercial paperwork is complete.
Makkah traders send a wide range of goods to Kuwait: packed dates, perfumes and incense, clothing and abayas, household goods and spare parts. Each needs its own packing. Dates need clean, sealed, labelled cartons; perfumes are packed with dividers against breakage and listed clearly, because some contain alcohol, which can bar entry; spare parts are stacked on wooden pallets and strapped down.
The key difference between goods and household furniture is that goods are subject to Kuwaiti customs duty and need a commercial invoice and commercial registration, and a certificate of origin may be requested. If you are new to this route, send us the type and quantity of goods before packing, and we will tell you what papers you need so the shipment does not stall at Al Salmi.
What cannot be shipped to Kuwait?
A furniture shipment to Kuwait cannot include anything flammable or pressurised, alcohol or pork products, which are banned in Kuwait, or weapons and ammunition.
⛽ Hazardous
Gas cylinders, petrol, thinner, paints and insect sprays.
🚫 Banned in Kuwait
Alcohol, pork products, narcotics and prohibited publications.
🥩 Food
Meat and perishable food will not survive the road and are refused at inspection.
🪪 Keep it with you
Gold, cash, passports and original certificates.
Carry personal medicines with you along with the prescription rather than burying them among the cartons. If you have radio equipment or a camera drone, ask before packing, as they have special entry requirements.
Kuwaiti cities reached from Makkah
We deliver from Makkah to all six governorates of Kuwait: the Capital, Hawalli, Farwaniya, Jahra, Ahmadi and Mubarak Al Kabeer, including Salmiya, Fahaheel and Sabah Al Salem.
| Area | Approx. transit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jahra | 5–6 days | Closest area to the Al Salmi post |
| Kuwait City and the Capital | 5–7 days | Delivery by appointment |
| Hawalli and Salmiya | 5–7 days | Apartment blocks need a lift booking |
| Farwaniya and Jleeb Al Shuyoukh | 5–7 days | Busy streets during the day |
| Ahmadi, Fahaheel and Mubarak Al Kabeer | 6–7 days | In the south |
Before delivery the driver calls you to agree a time, and a family member receives the cartons and checks them against the list. If you are still in Makkah, a relative or friend in Kuwait can receive on your behalf once you send us their name and number.
Where do we collect in Makkah?
We collect Kuwait shipments from every Makkah district, including Al Zahir, Jarwal, Al Misfalah, Al Hijrah, Al Umrah, Al Zaidi, Al Taneem, Al Shishah, Al Ukaishiyah, Al Khalidiyah and Al Hajun, as well as Al Jumum and Bahra.
In older districts such as Al Misfalah and Jarwal the streets are narrow, so a medium van shuttles items to a spot where the big truck can stop. In newer districts like Al Taneem and Al Zaidi parking outside the house is easy. When booking, tell us whether your building has a lift and whether the landlord allows loading at particular times.
⚠️ Busy seasons in Makkah
Hajj season and the last ten nights of Ramadan are the hardest times to load inside Makkah, and during Hajj vehicle entry is restricted to permit holders. Plan your Kuwait move before or after them.
Mistakes that keep repeating on Kuwait moves
The most common mistake is booking loading on the same day you hand your Makkah home back to the landlord; any small delay leaves you caught between the landlord and the truck.
The second is writing “assorted items” for ten cartons, which holds up inspection at Al Salmi until the boxes are opened. The third is not photographing appliances and their serial numbers, so you cannot prove anything at delivery. The fourth is shipping furniture that does not fit your Kuwait flat, paying to move a piece that will not go through the door.
What do you need to do before the packing crew arrives?
Before packing day, simply empty wardrobes and drawers, unplug the fridge, and gather important papers and gold in a bag that stays with you; the crew takes care of the rest.
Take clothes out of wardrobes into bags, or leave them folded for the crew to box, because a wardrobe cannot be dismantled while full. Unplug the fridge and freezer at least six hours ahead and wipe up the water. Tell your building guard when the truck is coming and book the lift if required. If you have a fitted wooden kitchen you want to ship, let us know days in advance, because taking it down needs a carpenter and more time than ordinary furniture.
Air conditioners and kitchens: how are they removed and shipped to Kuwait?
A refrigeration technician splits a split AC into its two units and seals the gas line before packing, while a carpenter takes a wooden kitchen apart and numbers its panels so it can be rebuilt in Kuwait if the dimensions suit.
Window units are packed whole in reinforced cartons, and the outdoor unit of a split system is protected from knocks because its metal fins bend easily. For kitchens, compare the kitchen in Makkah with the wall space in your Kuwaiti home before shipping; buying a new kitchen in Kuwait is often cheaper than moving one that does not fit.
Insuring a shipment to Kuwait
You can add optional insurance to your Kuwait shipment, and before booking we explain its limits, exclusions and cost based on the value you declare.
Insurance is most useful for electronics, new furniture and valuable pieces. Put a real value against each line on the list, keep photos of items before packing, and note any issue on the delivery report in Kuwait before signing; these steps protect your rights when needed.
Steps to move from Makkah to Kuwait
Your home travels from Makkah to Kuwait through these steps:
- Send details: room photos, your Makkah district and Kuwait area to 0560533140.
- Get the price: we estimate the volume and set a loading date.
- Packing day: dismantling, wrapping and numbering every carton and piece.
- Loading: the truck is loaded and you receive the packing list.
- Road and border: Hafr Al Batin, then Al Ruqi and Al Salmi.
- Receiving: unloading and assembly at your Kuwait home.
Let’s start arranging your move today
One WhatsApp message is enough for us to gauge your home and reserve space on the truck heading to Kuwait.
Call 0560533140 WhatsAppTips before moving your furniture to Kuwait
Start by deciding what will be shipped and what will be sold in Makkah; that decision alone sets the size of the truck and the price.
- Gather the car papers, your ID and the recipient’s civil ID before loading day.
- Put everything you need for the first three days in a bag that travels with you.
- Mark kitchen cartons “fragile” and make them the last ones sealed.
- Book the lift in your Kuwait building a day before the truck arrives.
- Leave a working Kuwaiti number with the crew to coordinate delivery.
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