Saudi Express ships parcels, personal belongings and furniture from Makkah to Qatar by road via the Salwa border post and Qatar’s Abu Samra post, from your door in Makkah to your address in Doha, Al Rayyan or Al Wakrah. Road shipments usually arrive in 4 to 6 days. A small parcel up to 5 kg starts from SAR 27, a bedroom move from SAR 920, and cars travel on enclosed carriers. To ask a question or book, message us on WhatsApp or call 0560533140.
In short
- Border: Salwa in Saudi Arabia, Abu Samra in Qatar
- Distance: about 1,450 km from Makkah to Doha
- Transit: 4–6 days by road, 2–3 days by air
- Parcel up to 5 kg: from SAR 27
- Parcel 5–20 kg: from SAR 55
- Bedroom: from SAR 920
- Booking: 0560533140, calls and WhatsApp
Parcel and personal item prices from Makkah to Qatar
With Saudi Express, a small parcel from Makkah to Qatar starts from SAR 27 up to 5 kg, SAR 55 for 5 to 20 kg, and SAR 110 for 20 to 50 kg. Furniture moving starts from SAR 920 for a bedroom and SAR 4,100 for a two-bedroom flat.
Requests to Qatar from Makkah are very varied: clothes and gifts sent by parents to children living in Doha, books and study supplies, home appliances, and the furniture of a family whose breadwinner has moved to Qatar for work. That is why parcels are priced by weight band and furniture by volume, so someone sending a small parcel does not pay like someone moving a whole house.
Starting prices from Makkah to Qatar:
| Service | Details | From (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Small parcel | Up to 5 kg: papers, gifts, a few clothes | 27 |
| Medium parcel | 5 to 20 kg | 55 |
| Large parcel | 20 to 50 kg | 110 |
| Bedroom | Dismantling, packing, transport and assembly | 920 |
| Two-bedroom flat | Furniture, appliances and kitchen | 4,100 |
| Fridge or washing machine | Wrapped with corner protection | 320 |
| Office move | Desks, chairs and files | 1,380 |
| Car shipping | Enclosed carrier to Doha | Ask about the price by phone or WhatsApp |
Parcels are weighed at collection and packed if needed, and the fee follows the weight band. If you put your things in one sturdy carton rather than several loose bags, the price often drops and the risk of loss or damage falls.
How long does shipping from Makkah to Qatar take?
Road shipping from Makkah to Qatar normally takes 4 to 6 days, and air freight for urgent parcels two to three days including collection and delivery.
From Makkah the road heads to Riyadh, then Al Ahsa, then south to Salwa on the Qatari border, followed by a short drive from Abu Samra to Doha. Most of the route is Saudi motorway, so what really sets the timing is when the truck leaves Makkah and how busy the border is on crossing day.
Small parcels are consolidated into shared loads that leave regularly: hand your parcel over a day before departure and it travels with that load; later, and it moves to the next.
| Shipment | Approx. transit | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Parcels in a shared load | 4–6 days | Clothes, gifts and books |
| Furniture in a dedicated truck | 4–6 days | A family moving its whole home |
| Air parcels | 2–3 days | Documents and urgent items |
| Car on a carrier | 5–7 days | Private cars |
Ways to ship from Makkah to Qatar
Most shipments from Makkah to Qatar go by road, because the land border is open and the route is direct. Air is used for papers and urgent items, and sea only for traders.
Road suits both parcels and furniture: the closed truck protects belongings from dust and heat and delivers to the door. Sea goes through Jeddah port and around the peninsula to Hamad Port, which takes longer and only makes sense for containers of goods. Read about the difference in land shipping, and everything about this destination in shipping to Qatar.
Got a parcel or carton for Qatar?
Send its approximate weight, contents and the recipient’s address in Qatar, and we will tell you the fee and the next departure.
Call 0560533140 WhatsAppAir freight from Makkah to Qatar
Air freight from Makkah to Qatar goes via King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Hamad International Airport in Doha and arrives in about two to three days. It suits original documents, prescribed medicines and small devices.
Because the road distance to Qatar is not long, the time difference between road and air is only two or three days. We therefore suggest air when the parcel is light and genuinely urgent, such as a passport, university papers or a device the recipient needs for work.
You pay on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight, calculated by multiplying length by width by height in centimetres and dividing by 6000. A large, light cushion, for example, may have a volumetric weight several times its real weight, making road far more economical for it. Ask about the per-kilo air rate by phone or WhatsApp, and see air shipping for details.
Packing parcels and furniture before shipping to Qatar
The Saudi Express team packs parcels and furniture in Makkah according to each item: light cartons are reinforced with wide tape, appliances protected with foam, and furniture dismantled and wrapped in blankets.
For parcels we make sure the carton is new, because reused boxes weaken with humidity and burst under pressure in a shared truck. Gaps are filled with paper or bubble wrap, and the recipient’s name and Qatari number are written on two sides. Anything with glass or perfume goes into a double carton.
Furniture is dismantled by technicians, screws are collected in numbered bags, and surfaces are wrapped in blankets and then plastic. Mirrors and paintings get cardboard corners, and the fridge is dried out at least six hours before loading.
If the recipient in Qatar has not prepared the home yet, furniture can be held through furniture storage and sent on request.
💡 Write the recipient’s number clearly
The recipient’s Qatari mobile number is the most important detail on a parcel. The courier in Doha calls before delivery, and a missing or switched-off number means the parcel waits in the warehouse until contact is made.
Car shipping from Makkah to Qatar
Saudi Express moves cars from Makkah to Qatar on an enclosed carrier via Salwa in about 5 to 7 days, priced by type and size of car; ask about it by phone or WhatsApp.
We photograph the car before loading, and it is covered with its wheels strapped inside the carrier. The istimara must be valid, with no fines or lien, for Saudi export papers to be issued.
In Qatar an imported car goes through customs clearance and a technical inspection before registration, and Qatari authorities apply requirements on vehicle age and specification. We review the model year and specification with you before booking, and recommend checking registration conditions with Qatar’s traffic department for your situation.
If you would rather drive to Qatar yourself, you usually need a valid istimara and insurance covering Qatar, plus an Absher authorisation if you are not the owner. Details in car shipping and the triptyque.
Documents for shipping parcels and furniture to Qatar
For a parcel to Qatar you need only a copy of the sender’s ID and the recipient’s name and Qatari number. Furniture also needs a copy of the recipient’s Qatari ID and a detailed packing list.
- Parcels: sender ID, recipient’s name, mobile number and address in Qatar, and a description of contents.
- Furniture: sender ID, recipient’s Qatari ID or passport copy, and a numbered packing list.
- Commercial goods: commercial invoice, commercial registration and certificate of origin on request.
- Car: istimara, export document and owner’s ID.
Qatari customs normally lets used furniture and personal belongings of a new resident through without duty, in line with the common Gulf customs rules and subject to its own checks. Parcels holding new goods in commercial quantities, however, are charged duty. Do not just write “gifts” on the parcel; state what is really inside.
Shipping goods and dates from Makkah to Qatar
Saudi Express carries commercial goods from Makkah to Qatar in shared loads or a full truck, with complete commercial paperwork so they can be cleared at Abu Samra.
Among the things Makkah residents send most to Qatar are premium dates in gift boxes, bakhoor, oud and oud oil, carpets and prayer rugs, abayas and clothing, as well as stock for small shops. Dates are packed in dry, tightly sealed cartons and never stacked under heavy items; oud and incense are kept apart from clothes so the scent does not transfer; carpets are rolled and wrapped in plastic.
If the quantity goes beyond personal use, customs treats it as merchandise needing a commercial invoice and commercial registration, and a certificate of origin may be requested. Send us the type and quantity before packing, and we will tell you which papers and packing method will get the shipment through without delay.
What raises or lowers the cost of furniture to Qatar?
What raises the cost of moving furniture from Makkah to Qatar most is unnecessary extra volume, followed by difficult access to the flat, then items needing special packing.
A large living room with heavy sofas can take up as much truck space as two bedrooms, and a full wooden bookcase needs emptying into many cartons. On the other hand, the cost falls a lot when you sell old pieces in Makkah and buy replacements in Doha, or ship in a shared truck if your furniture is limited and you are not in a hurry.
A high floor without a lift, a narrow street needing a small van to shuttle items to the truck, and marble or chandeliers that need wooden crates are all priced in, which is why we ask about them before quoting, not after.
Prohibited items when shipping to Qatar
E-cigarettes and their accessories cannot be shipped to Qatar because their import is banned there, and no shipment may contain flammables, alcohol, pork products or weapons.
🚭 Banned in Qatar
E-cigarettes, their liquids and devices.
🔥 Dangerous in the truck
Gas, petrol, paints and lighters in quantity.
💊 With care
Medicines travel with a prescription in personal quantities; controlled substances need a permit.
💰 Do not ship
Cash, gold and jewellery; carry them yourself.
Cooked food and perishables are unsuitable for a shipment that spends days on the road, while commercially packed dates and spices are usually accepted if sealed and described on the parcel.
Cities we deliver to in Qatar
We deliver parcels and furniture from Makkah to every city in Qatar. The most requested are Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah and Lusail, and we also reach Al Khor, Umm Salal, Mesaieed, Al Shahaniya and Al Shamal.
| City | Approx. transit from Makkah | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 4–6 days | Most parcels and furniture |
| Al Rayyan | 4–6 days | Large residential areas |
| Al Wakrah and Mesaieed | 5–6 days | South of Doha |
| Lusail | 5–6 days | Towers need lift coordination |
| Al Khor, Al Shamal and Umm Salal | 5–7 days | The north of the country |
The courier calls the recipient before delivery to agree a convenient time and hands the parcel over after checking the name. For furniture, the crew matches carton numbers to the list and then assembles each piece in place.
Makkah districts we collect from
We collect Qatar-bound parcels and furniture from every district of Makkah, including Al Rusaifah, Al Kakiyah, Batha Quraysh, Al Shawqiyah, Al Aziziyah, Al Sharaie, Al Nawariyah, Al Ukaishiyah, Al Naseem and Al Awali, as well as Al Jumum and Bahra.
For small parcels a courier can come to your home at a time that suits you, so you do not have to head out into Makkah traffic. Furniture is usually booked for the morning, especially in districts whose streets get crowded in the afternoon, such as Al Aziziyah and Al Kakiyah.
⚠️ Before Hajj season
During Hajj, vehicle entry into Makkah requires permits and movement inside the city slows down, so send parcels and furniture to Qatar well before the season starts.
Is insurance available for parcels and furniture to Qatar?
Yes, optional insurance can be added to a parcel or furniture bound for Qatar. It is calculated on the value you declare, and we explain what it covers before shipping.
A small parcel of clothes and gifts may not need insurance, but one containing a phone, a watch or expensive perfumes is worth covering. State the real value, keep the purchase receipt if you have it, and photograph the contents before sealing.
How should you prepare a parcel or your home before collection?
Have the parcel firmly sealed and marked with the recipient’s name and Qatari number. For a home, just empty wardrobes, unplug the fridge, and keep papers and gold away from the items being shipped.
For parcels: do not use plastic shopping bags, do not wrap the carton in weak tape, and do not include open liquids. For furniture: tell the crew which pieces are not going so they are not packed by mistake, leave a clear path from the rooms to the front door, and book the lift if the building requires it.
Mistakes that delay parcels bound for Qatar
The most common reason a parcel is held in Qatar is a wrong or switched-off recipient number, followed by an inaccurate description that leads to the parcel being opened at inspection.
Other mistakes include packing e-cigarettes or their liquids without realising they are banned in Qatar, which gets the whole parcel held; sending a large quantity of one new item such as perfumes or clothes, so it is treated as commercial goods needing papers and duty; and choosing air freight for heavy, non-urgent items when road arrives only two or three days later at far lower cost.
Steps to ship a parcel or furniture from Makkah to Qatar
A shipment from Makkah to Qatar follows these steps:
- Contact: send the type of shipment and its weight or photos to 0560533140.
- Pricing: we set the parcel band or furniture volume and send the price.
- Collection: a courier calls by, or the crew arrives to pack and load.
- Departure: it leaves on the next truck to Salwa.
- Border: Salwa and Abu Samra procedures.
- Delivery: the courier calls the recipient and delivers to the address.
The next Qatar load leaves soon
Reserve space for your parcel or furniture with a WhatsApp message and we will arrange collection from your Makkah home.
Call 0560533140 WhatsAppTips for shipping your things to Qatar without delays
The most useful thing you can do for your parcel is describe the contents precisely, seal it well and write the recipient’s Qatari number correctly; those three things solve most delays.
- Keep each carton under 25 kg so it does not tear during handling.
- Put fragile items in a separate carton and mark it.
- Photograph the contents before sealing and keep the photo.
- Do not send a large number of perfumes at once in a personal parcel.
- Tell the recipient the expected arrival so their phone is on.
Also read Shipping Company from Makkah to Oman and Shipping Company from Madinah to Qatar, or ask for your price on the quote page.
