Saudi Express ships belongings, furniture and cars from Makkah to Libya by sea in containers sailing from Jeddah to the ports of Misrata, Benghazi and Tripoli, and offers air freight for urgent parcels. We pick up your things at your Makkah home, pack them for a voyage of several weeks, and hand them over to the recipient at the port or at their address depending on the city. A sea shipment usually takes 25 to 40 days. A carton starts from SAR 92 and a bedroom from SAR 3,020. Bookings and questions: 0560533140, call or WhatsApp.
In short
- Method: by sea in containers from Jeddah, by air for light parcels
- Libyan ports: Misrata, Benghazi, Tripoli and Khoms
- Sea transit: about 25–40 days; air 4–7 days
- Belongings carton: from SAR 92
- Bedroom: from SAR 3,020
- Two-bedroom flat: from SAR 8,400
- Phone and WhatsApp: 0560533140
Shipping prices from Makkah to Libya
Shipping from Makkah to Libya with Saudi Express starts from SAR 92 per carton in a shared container, SAR 3,020 for a bedroom and SAR 8,400 for a two-bedroom flat. A full container and a car are priced once we know the Libyan port and the volume.
Most of what we ship from Makkah to Libya belongs to families, students and workers heading home: clothes, kitchenware, appliances, books, gifts and sometimes whole rooms of furniture. Some of these shipments are no more than ten cartons, which is why we rely on shared containers that let you pay only for the space your cartons take.
Starting prices from Makkah to Libya:
| Service | Details | From (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Belongings carton | In a shared container to the Libyan port | 92 |
| 65-inch TV | Reinforced lined carton | 460 |
| Fridge or washing machine | Fully dried and sea-packed | 690 |
| Four-door wardrobe | Parts dismantled and numbered | 1,420 |
| Bedroom | Bed, wardrobe and dresser | 3,020 |
| Two-bedroom flat | Rooms, majlis and kitchen | 8,400 |
| Full container | 20 or 40 ft | Ask about the price by phone or WhatsApp |
| Car | Inside a container | Ask about the price by phone or WhatsApp |
To keep costs down, pack your things into well-filled medium cartons, avoid shipping bulky old furniture, and choose the port nearest your Libyan city; delivery at a port far from home adds inland transport on top.
Transit time from Makkah to Libya and the vessel route
A sea shipment from Makkah to Libya mostly takes between 25 and 40 days, from collection in Makkah to clearance at the Libyan port, varying with the port and sailing schedules.
Your belongings leave Makkah for Jeddah port and wait there for a suitable vessel, which crosses the Red Sea and the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean. Direct sailings are not always available, so the container is often transferred at an intermediate port to a smaller ship continuing to Misrata, Benghazi or Tripoli. This transshipment adds days, but it is the normal way containers reach Libyan ports.
After arrival, Libyan customs procedures begin. They are handled by the recipient in Libya or a customs broker of their choice, and then the belongings are moved to the home.
| Port | Serves | Approx. time from Makkah |
|---|---|---|
| Misrata | Misrata, Zliten, Khoms, western and central Libya | 25–35 days |
| Tripoli | Tripoli, Zawiya and the west | 28–38 days |
| Benghazi | Benghazi, Al Bayda, Tobruk and the east | 28–40 days |
| Khoms | Khoms, Msallata and surroundings | 28–38 days |
Shared or private container to Libya?
A shared container is the economical choice if you have a few cartons and pieces, while a private 20 or 40 ft container suits a family moving a whole home or a trader sending goods.
In a shared container, what several people send to the same port is grouped, unloaded there, and each person collects their cartons by number and name. That is why we write the Libyan recipient’s name and number clearly on each carton, on more than one side. A private container is sealed in Saudi Arabia, opened only for inspection at the Libyan port, and collected whole by its owner.
A 20 ft container holds roughly 33 cubic metres, about a two- or three-bedroom home, and a 40 ft container roughly 67. For more, read about sea shipping and everything we offer for this destination in shipping to Libya.
How many cartons do you have for Libya?
Tell us the number or send photos of your things and the Libyan city, and we will give you the price and the next container date.
Call 0560533140 WhatsAppAir freight from Makkah to Libya
Air freight from Makkah to Libya suits light, urgent parcels. It leaves Jeddah airport for Mitiga in Tripoli, Benina in Benghazi and Misrata, and takes about 4 to 7 days with formalities.
Since a container needs more than a month, many Libyans send by air what cannot wait: university papers and certificates, prescribed medicine for a family member, a laptop, seasonal clothes. Furniture and large appliances stay with the sea option, because air becomes expensive with weight.
An air parcel is not charged on its scale weight alone; carriers compare it with the dimensional weight, which is the carton’s length times width times height in centimetres divided by 6000, and take the larger. A 70 × 45 × 30 cm bag, for example, is billed at about 16 kg even if it is lighter. For the per-kilo price, get in touch by call or WhatsApp; service details are in air shipping.
Packing belongings and furniture for a sea voyage to Libya
The Saudi Express team packs Libya-bound belongings to survive transshipment and repeated loading and unloading: every carton is reinforced and tightly sealed, and every piece of furniture wrapped in several layers.
We use new double-walled cartons, fill the gaps so the contents cannot move, and seal them with wide tape on all sides. Appliances are wrapped in foam after being dried completely, screens go into lined cartons, and glass and dishes are wrapped piece by piece. Moisture-absorbing bags go into the container, because the Mediterranean and port waits raise humidity inside it.
Furniture is dismantled with its screws kept in bags on the piece itself, then wrapped in blankets and heavy-duty plastic. Valuables such as antiques and large mirrors go into wooden crates that meet international wood-packaging standards.
If you are not ready to ship straight away, or are waiting for your travel date, belongings can be kept in a closed storage warehouse until the container date.
💡 A name and number on every carton
In a shared container everything is unloaded at the Libyan port and then distributed, so write the recipient’s name and Libyan number on two sides of each carton and send them a photo of the list.
Car shipping from Makkah to Libya
Saudi Express ships cars from Makkah to Libya by sea inside containers, priced by car size and Libyan port; ask about the price by phone or WhatsApp.
Shipping a car inside a container protects it from sea salt and handling at transshipment ports, and it is secured with straps and wooden chocks under the wheels. Before loading we photograph it from all sides and note its condition, and it must be free of personal belongings.
The car will not leave Saudi Arabia unless its istimara is valid and it is clear of fines and liens. In Libya, imported cars are subject to fees and regulatory decisions that change from time to time regarding vehicle age and type, so we advise the recipient to confirm the rules in force with Libyan customs before shipping, and we review the specification with you before booking the container.
Our services are detailed in car shipping.
Required documents and clearance at Libyan ports
Shipping belongings to Libya needs a copy of the sender’s passport and iqama, a copy of the recipient’s passport or Libyan national number with their phone number, and a detailed packing list; the bill of lading is issued after loading.
- Sender: copy of passport and Saudi iqama.
- Recipient in Libya: passport copy or national number and a Libyan phone number.
- Packing list: numbered, with the recipient’s name on each line in a shared container.
- Bill of lading: sent to the recipient to collect at the port.
- Commercial goods: commercial invoice, certificate of origin and Libyan importer details.
Clearance in Libya is done in the recipient’s name, usually with help from a local customs broker who knows the port procedures. Customs expects the list to match the contents and distinguishes used personal belongings from new goods, so we pack gifts and new items in separate, clearly marked cartons.
What cannot be shipped to Libya?
A container to Libya cannot take flammable or pressurised materials, weapons and ammunition, narcotics, food that spoils, plants or soil.
🧨 Hazardous
Gas, fuel, fireworks, paints and solvents.
🚫 Prohibited
Weapons and their parts, ammunition and narcotics.
🍯 Food
Fresh and cooked food; sealed packaged dates are usually accepted.
💵 Leave out
Cash, gold, passports and original documents.
Large quantities of medicine may be treated as goods needing a permit, so keep to personal needs and carry them or send them by air with the prescription. Ask before shipping private wireless devices such as radios or drones.
Libyan cities we ship to
We ship from Makkah to Libya’s main ports at Misrata, Tripoli, Benghazi and Khoms, from where belongings reach nearby cities such as Zliten, Zawiya, Sirte, Al Bayda and Tobruk.
Choosing the port is the most important decision when shipping to Libya. Anyone in the east, such as Benghazi and Al Bayda, chooses Benghazi port, while those in the west, such as Tripoli and Zawiya, choose Tripoli or Misrata. Distant inland cities like Sabha are reached by road transport from the port, arranged by and at the responsibility of the recipient.
When the container arrives we inform the recipient of the unloading date, and they collect their belongings with the list and bill of lading, then move them home, or we arrange transport in cities where that is available.
Makkah districts we collect from
We collect Libya-bound belongings from all districts of Makkah, including Al Rusaifah, Al Zahir, Al Aziziyah, Al Naseem, Al Hijrah, Al Misfalah, Al Kakiyah, Al Awali, Al Sharaie and Wali Al Ahd, as well as Al Jumum and Bahra.
In districts close to the Haram where goods-vehicle movement is regulated, we set collection for permitted hours and use a small vehicle when needed. If it is only a few cartons, a courier can pick them up directly.
⚠️ Plan ahead of Hajj
In the Hajj days only vehicles with a permit may enter Makkah, and containers to Libya do not sail daily; arrange your shipment weeks before the season.
Insuring a container and belongings to Libya
Optional marine insurance can be added to your belongings or container bound for Libya, and before shipping we explain what it covers, its exclusions and cost based on the value you declare.
The Libya voyage is long and usually involves transshipment, and insurance protects the value of appliances and valuable pieces. Photograph items before packing, put a real value on the list, and ask the recipient to inspect the cartons on collection at the port and record any issue with photos.
Commercial goods from Makkah to Libya
Saudi Express ships commercial goods from Makkah to Libya in full or shared containers, with a commercial invoice, certificate of origin and Libyan importer details.
Popular goods bound for Libya include clothing and abayas, perfumes and incense, dates, household goods and carpets. They are packed in numbered cartons or on pallets with items listed precisely, because Libyan customs matches the invoice with the contents. The importer or their broker pays the duties due at the port.
Appliances and air conditioners in a container to Libya
Fridges and washing machines are dried for days where possible before sea packing, split ACs are removed by a technician with the gas line sealed, and screens are protected in lined cartons.
Make sure your appliances work on Libya’s electrical voltage before shipping, as devices designed for a different voltage may need a converter. Appliances that do not work or are very old are not worth their space in the container.
Mistakes that delay collection in Libya
What delays collection in Libya most is choosing a port far from the recipient’s city, followed by the recipient or their broker not being available when the container arrives.
Other mistakes include a recipient name on the list that differs from the passport, unnamed cartons in a shared container, large quantities of medicine among the belongings, and not sending the recipient a copy of the bill of lading before the vessel arrives.
Steps to ship from Makkah to Libya
This is how your shipment moves from Makkah to Libya:
- Call: number of cartons or furniture photos and the Libyan city to 0560533140.
- Port and container: shared or private; Misrata, Tripoli or Benghazi.
- Collection and packing: from your Makkah home, with the recipient’s name on each carton.
- Export from Jeddah: container loading and the bill of lading.
- Sailing: via Suez and the Mediterranean, with transshipment when needed.
- Collection in Libya: clearance in the recipient’s name and handover.
The next container to Libya is being prepared
Reserve space for your cartons with a WhatsApp message, and we will arrange collection from your Makkah home.
Call 0560533140 WhatsAppTips for shipping to Libya
Decide on the Libyan port nearest your recipient before anything else, and make sure their Libyan number stays active throughout the shipment.
- Write the name and number on two sides of every carton.
- Keep new gifts separate from your used belongings.
- Dry appliances well before packing.
- Send by air what you need in the first month.
- Keep a photo of the bill of lading and list on your phone and the recipient’s.
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