Shipping Company from Makkah to Oman 0560533140 | Goods Shipping and Car Shipping to Muscat and Salalah

Saudi Express moves goods, furniture and cars from Makkah to Oman by road in closed trucks, either directly through the Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali) border crossing into Oman’s Al Dhahirah governorate, or via the UAE from Al Batha to the Buraimi and Hatta crossings. Shipments usually reach Muscat in 6 to 10 days, and Salalah a little later. A carton starts from SAR 45 and a bedroom from SAR 1,880, while commercial goods are priced by volume. For enquiries and bookings: 0560533140, calls and WhatsApp.

Shipping prices from Makkah to Oman

Saudi Express prices from Makkah to Oman start from SAR 45 per carton, SAR 1,880 for a complete bedroom and SAR 5,250 for a two-bedroom flat. Commercial goods are charged per cubic metre or per full load.

Oman is one of the longest land routes out of western Saudi Arabia, and the road south to Salalah adds hundreds of kilometres to the Muscat route. Cost therefore varies more between one Omani city and another than between cities in Kuwait or Bahrain, which is why we ask for the wilayat of delivery when quoting, not just the country.

Starting prices from Makkah to Oman:

On such a long route you save by cutting volume: selling bulky old furniture in Makkah and buying a replacement in Muscat can cost less than shipping it over 2,000 km. Joining a shared load to Oman also spreads the cost of the road across several customers.

How long does a shipment from Makkah to Oman take?

A road shipment from Makkah to Muscat and Sohar typically needs 6 to 10 days, and to Salalah 8 to 12 days, depending on the route the truck takes and the crossing date.

The direct road through the Empty Quarter crossing cuts across the Rub Al Khali desert and reaches Oman’s Al Dhahirah governorate at Ibri, then Nizwa and Muscat. It shortened the trip considerably because it does not pass through a third country. The alternative route crosses the UAE at Al Batha and Ghuwaifat and enters Oman at Buraimi or Hatta: two border crossings instead of one, but sometimes useful when the shipment is combined with a load bound for the UAE and northern Oman.

Salalah, in Dhofar governorate, is about a thousand kilometres from Muscat. Either the truck heads there from Nizwa via Haima, or the shipment is unloaded in Muscat and moved on by a local truck. Either way we tell you the timing before loading.

Shipping commercial goods from Makkah to Oman

Saudi Express ships goods from Makkah to Oman as full or part loads, with complete commercial papers so they can be cleared at the Omani border.

Goods leaving Makkah for Oman include dates, perfumes, oud and incense, clothing and fabrics, carpets, light building materials and spare parts. A trader sending small quantities does not need a whole truck; space in a shared load charged per cubic metre is enough, with the goods stacked on pallets, wrapped in film and strapped.

Clearing goods in Oman requires a detailed commercial invoice, the sender’s commercial registration, a certificate of origin when requested, and the details of the importer in Oman. Goods of Gulf origin benefit from intra-GCC trade exemptions when certificate-of-origin conditions are met, so get it from the chamber of commerce before shipping.

Shipping options to Oman: road, air and sea

Road is the main way to move furniture and goods from Makkah to Oman. Air is for urgent parcels, and sea from Jeddah to Salalah or Sohar suits large commercial containers.

Many are surprised that sea freight makes sense for Salalah in particular, because the port on the Arabian Sea lies fairly close to the shipping lane out of the Red Sea. It does need a container, port clearance and inland transport, so it does not suit a family moving one home. Compare land shipping and sea shipping, and see everything about this destination in shipping to Oman.

Air freight from Makkah to Oman

Air freight from Makkah to Oman departs from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for Muscat International Airport or Salalah Airport and takes about 2 to 4 days including collection and clearance. It suits commercial samples, documents and small urgent parts.

Because the road to Oman is long, air becomes useful for anyone who needs a specific item quickly: product samples to show a buyer in Muscat, a spare part for idle equipment, or official papers. Heavy shipments are expensive by air.

An air parcel is charged on the greater of its actual and volumetric weight; volumetric = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. A 50 × 50 × 40 cm carton of samples, for example, is charged at a volumetric weight of about 17 kg. Ask about the per-kilo rate by phone or WhatsApp; details are in air shipping.

Moving and packing household furniture from Makkah to Oman

The Saudi Express crew moves household furniture from Makkah to Oman by dismantling, wrapping and numbering each piece, then assembling it in the new home, with extra care in packing because the road crosses desert for days.

On the Empty Quarter road, temperatures inside truck boxes climb in summer. So we empty and dry fridges completely and protect wooden surfaces with blankets before plastic so the film does not stick to the paint. Candles, perfumes and cosmetics go into separate cartons, since they may melt or leak.

Beds and wardrobes are dismantled with screws gathered in numbered bags, glass and mirrors protected with bubble wrap and cardboard corners, and valuables such as marble and antiques get wooden crates when needed.

On arrival, each carton goes into the room written on it and the furniture is reassembled. If your home in Oman is not ready, ask about furniture storage in Makkah until dispatch.

Car shipping from Makkah to Oman

Saudi Express ships cars from Makkah to Oman on enclosed carriers in about 7 to 10 days to Muscat, priced by car size and destination; ask about it by phone or WhatsApp.

On a long desert road, an enclosed carrier keeps a car safer than an open one, shielding it from blowing sand and sun. We record the car’s condition with photos, secure it firmly and ask that it is emptied of personal belongings.

Saudi export papers are issued once the istimara is confirmed valid and the car is free of fines and liens. In Oman, the car is cleared through customs, then inspected and registered with the Royal Oman Police under their age and specification requirements, so check the model year with us before booking.

If you prefer to drive to Oman yourself, you need a valid istimara, insurance covering Oman, and an Absher authorisation if the car belongs to someone else; it is also wise to check road conditions and fuel before entering the Empty Quarter. Details in car shipping and the triptyque.

Documents and customs for shipping to Oman

Shipping household furniture to Oman requires a copy of the sender’s ID, a copy of the recipient’s Omani ID card or passport and residence, and a detailed numbered packing list.

• Furniture: sender ID, recipient’s card or passport, numbered packing list.
• Goods: commercial invoice, commercial registration, certificate of origin and Omani importer details.
• Car: istimara, export document and owner’s ID.
• Air parcels: sender ID, recipient’s address and number, description of contents.

Omani customs admits used personal effects and household items of someone arriving to live there free of duty under the common Gulf rules when the conditions are met, while new items in obvious quantities are handled as goods. So we never mix household furniture and merchandise on one list; if both share a truck, each gets its own list.

Prohibited items when shipping to Oman

A shipment to Oman cannot carry flammable or pressurised materials, weapons and ammunition, narcotics or perishable food.

We also advise against shipping large amounts of medicine with furniture; carry what you need personally with its prescription. If the shipment includes wireless communication equipment for commercial use, it may need approval from the relevant Omani authority before entry.

Omani wilayats and cities we deliver to

We deliver from Makkah to Oman’s governorates. Muscat, Seeb, Sohar, Salalah and Nizwa are the most requested, and we also reach Ibri, Buraimi, Barka, Sur and Duqm.

In Muscat many people live in apartment buildings that need lift and truck parking coordination, while in interior wilayats such as Nizwa and Ibri homes are usually standalone and easier to unload. Salalah has its own arrangement because of the distance, and we group its shipments together to keep costs down.

Before delivery the courier calls the recipient in Oman to set a time, hands over cartons by number, and assembles furniture if that was part of the order.

Makkah districts we collect from for Oman

We collect Oman shipments from every district of Makkah, including Al Utaybiyah, Jarwal, Al Zahir, Al Shuhada, Al Kakiyah, Al Nawariyah, Al Sharaie, Al Awali and Al Rusaifah, as well as Al Jumum and Bahra.

For traders shipping from shops in commercial areas near the central zone, we schedule loading during hours when goods vehicles are allowed, and usually use a small vehicle to bring the goods to the big truck outside the congestion.

Mistakes that delay shipments to Oman

What delays an Oman shipment most is a commercial invoice that does not match the load, followed by an incomplete address in a remote wilayat.

Some traders put an approximate quantity on the invoice and then add cartons at the last minute; that gap alone is enough to stop the truck for inspection. With furniture, common mistakes include shipping pieces that will not fit through the doors of the Omani home, or forgetting how harsh summer is on the Empty Quarter road and leaving candles and perfumes in dresser drawers. Finally, the Omani recipient’s number must be working, because some wilayats need a description of the location where addresses are not numbered.

Insuring a shipment to Oman

Optional insurance is available for goods and furniture shipped to Oman. It is calculated on the declared value, and we explain its scope, exclusions and cost before loading.

On a long route that crosses the desert for days, traders prefer to insure high-value goods and families prefer to insure modern appliances. The rule is the same: a real value on the invoice or list, photos of goods and furniture before packing, and written notes on the delivery report in Oman if there are any issues.

What fees might be paid in Oman?

Used furniture of a new resident usually enters Oman without customs duty, but goods and cars have charges you should include in your costs.

• Goods from outside the GCC: customs duty of 5% on most items under the unified Gulf tariff.
• Goods of Saudi origin: exempt from customs duty when a valid certificate of origin is presented.
• VAT: 5% in Oman on goods subject to it.
• Car: clearance, inspection and registration fees with the Royal Oman Police, and local insurance.

We explain these items before shipping as far as possible; the exact charges for each item are set by Omani customs at clearance.

What should you do before loading day?

Before loading, empty the wardrobes, unplug appliances, prepare the commercial invoice if you have goods, and keep papers and gold with you; the crew then handles packing and loading.

If you are shipping from a shop, arrange the goods by item so they are easy to count and match to the invoice. From a home, gather anything not being shipped in one room and close the door so it is not packed by mistake. And remember to switch off the fridge six hours ahead and dry it out.

Steps to ship from Makkah to Oman

These are the steps from Makkah to delivery in Oman:

1. Request: send the type, size and Omani wilayat to 0560533140.
2. Price and route: we set the price and the most suitable route.
3. Preparation: furniture wrapped, or goods palletised with the invoice.
4. Loading: the truck is loaded and you receive the list.
5. Crossing: Empty Quarter crossing or via the UAE.
6. Delivery: in the requested wilayat, with assembly if ordered.

Tips for a smooth shipment to Oman

Name the Omani wilayat precisely from the first contact; Muscat and Salalah are almost different routes in time and cost.

• Prepare the commercial invoice and certificate of origin before loading day, not after.
• Keep household furniture and goods on separate lists.
• Do not leave anything that can melt or leak inside furniture.
• Send the recipient a photo of the list to check against on delivery.
• Ask about sea freight if your goods fill a container bound for Salalah.

Also read Shipping Company from Makkah to the UAE and Shipping Company from Qassim to Oman, or request a price on the quote page.

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