the United Arab Emirates → Türkiye
Shipping from the UAE to Türkiye
Move cargo from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and anywhere else in the UAE to Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa — full container, shared container or air freight — with customs clearance and final delivery handled inside one account.
ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® is a worldwide shipping account. This lane is one of tens of thousands — the same account books any origin to any destination, in any direction, with no separate account needed per country.
About this lane
- Leaving the UAE
- UAE exports are declared through the emirate's customs system (for example Dubai Trade) under the exporter's customs code.
- Arriving in Türkiye
- Turkish brokers file the declaration and handle duty, inspection and release. For this lane, have ready: Turkish customs declaration; Certificate of origin (A.TR where applicable); TSE conformity for regulated goods.
- The usual route
- Sea cargo usually loads at Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port and discharges at Istanbul Ambarlı or Mersin. Air cargo usually flies Dubai to Istanbul.
- Planning your timing
- Plan around 3–5 weeks on the water or 3–10 days by air, then allow for Turkish clearance. Starting the Türkiye import paperwork before the cargo sails is what usually keeps it moving.
Ways to ship the United Arab Emirates to Türkiye
Ocean FCL (20ft / 40ft container)
Typically 3–5 weeks port to port
Best for: Vehicles, machinery, full loads and sourcing trips
Ocean LCL (shared container)
Typically 3–5 weeks port to port
Best for: Pallets, part loads and smaller restocks
Air freight
Typically 3–10 days airport to airport
Best for: Urgent, high-value, perishable or sample cargo
Door to door
Add pickup in the UAE and Turkish last-mile delivery
Best for: Shippers who want one price and no handoffs
Transit times are typical ranges and vary by carrier, season, port congestion and customs.
How it works
- 1
Request a quote
Give the pickup address in the UAE, the delivery address in Türkiye, and what you are shipping with the weight or container size.
- 2
Compare and book
You get priced options across sea and air from vetted carriers and forwarders, with the landed picture — freight, Turkish clearance and delivery.
- 3
Documents in one place
Upload your invoice and packing list once. Anything Türkiye requires is requested from you inside the same request and stays attached through delivery.
- 4
Clear and deliver
Turkish brokers file the declaration and handle duty, inspection and release. You follow it from pickup to final delivery, with proof of delivery at the end.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin where applicable
- Turkish customs declaration
- Certificate of origin (A.TR where applicable)
- TSE conformity for regulated goods
Questions shippers ask
How long does shipping from the UAE to Türkiye take?
Sea freight is typically 3–5 weeks port to port and air freight is 3–10 days airport to airport. Customs clearance in Türkiye adds a few days when documents are in order.
Which ports and airports do you use on this lane?
Sea freight typically loads at Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Sharjah and discharges at Istanbul Ambarlı, Mersin, Izmir. Air freight moves through Dubai, Sharjah to Istanbul, Izmir.
Do you handle Turkish customs clearance?
Turkish brokers file the declaration and handle duty, inspection and release. The documents stay attached to your shipment, so nothing has to be re-sent by email.
Can I ship to other countries on the same account?
Yes. Your ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® account is worldwide. The same login books the UAE to Türkiye, the reverse direction, and any other country pair — one container can go one way while another goes somewhere else entirely.
What do I file in the UAE before shipping to Türkiye?
UAE exports are declared through the emirate's customs system (for example Dubai Trade) under the exporter's customs code.