Shipping from Dubai to JeddahShipping from Dubai to Jeddah, by sea and air.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, handles shipping from Dubai to Jeddah for businesses. We book sea freight from Jebel Ali to the container terminals at Jeddah Islamic Port, fly air cargo from DXB to King Abdulaziz International (JED), and can route to King Abdullah Port to the north. We prepare the export papers and line them up with what your Jeddah broker files.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Jeddah at a glance
Jeddah is on the Red Sea, a long way from the UAE border by road. Sea freight and air are the usual routes, with Jeddah Islamic Port as the main gateway.
- Flight time
- About 3 h DXB to Jeddah
- Sea gateway
- Jeddah Islamic Port, SAJED
- Nearby port
- King Abdullah Port, about 90 km north
- Customs
- ZATCA, filed on Fasah
Jeddah airport, Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port
Jeddah Islamic Port is the default gateway. King Abdullah Port is an alternative when the buyer is north of the city or the line offers a better service.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | JED | Jeddah's air cargo gateway, with the SAL terminal | |
| Container terminal | SAJED | RSGT, a container terminal inside Jeddah Islamic Port | |
| Container terminal | SAJED | SCT, operated by DP World with APM Terminals taking a stake in 2026 | |
| Seaport | SAKAC | Privately owned port in King Abdullah Economic City, about 90 km north of Jeddah |
Sea or air into Jeddah
Road to Jeddah is very long, so most business cargo goes by sea or air.
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Jeddah Islamic Port | Varies by service; direct or via a transshipment hub | Full containers of trading and project goods |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Jeddah | Varies, depending on consolidation | Smaller loads from about 1 CBM |
| DXB to JED | Next day, plus clearance | Urgent parts and high-value goods |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Jeddah
- Emirates SkyCargo
- flydubai
- Saudia
Sailing times depend on the service and routing. We confirm current schedules for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Clearance at Jeddah on Fasah
A Jeddah importer with a commercial registration clears the goods through a licensed customs broker. The port or airport where the cargo lands decides the clearance point.
| Item | In Jeddah |
|---|---|
| Entry by sea | Cleared at Jeddah Islamic Port, or at King Abdullah Port if the line calls there |
| Entry by air | Cleared at the SAL terminal at King Abdulaziz International (JED) |
| Port authority | Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, regulates ports; terminals set their own storage tariffs |
| Local delivery | Trucks collect at the terminal gate and deliver across the Makkah region; agree the delivery window in advance |
| National rules | Saudi Arabia import rules, SABER and duty |
Terminals publish their own free days and fees. Your Jeddah broker confirms them before arrival.
Red Sea delivery points to plan for
These are local planning points for Jeddah, separate from the national product approvals on the Saudi Arabia page.
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Each terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port sets its own free period. Plan the broker and truck before the vessel arrives.
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The line decides RSGT or SCT. The terminal affects storage tariffs and where the truck collects the box.
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For buyers north of Jeddah, a line calling at King Abdullah Port may shorten the final haul.
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Air consignments are collected at the SAL terminal at JED. Late collection adds storage charges.
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Delivery point
Give the exact Jeddah receiving point and hours of the consignee, so the truck is not turned away at the gate.
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The terminal releases nothing without the shipping line's delivery order.
Paperwork for Jeddah deliveries
Send these with your booking. For Jeddah the delivery order and the invoice decide how fast the truck can leave the terminal.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Customs value; must match the Fasah declaration | |
| Cartons, weights and marks for inspection | |
| Bill of lading or air waybill | Transport contract for sea or air |
| Issued by the shipping line; releases the container at the terminal | |
| Delivery contact sheet | Consignee address, phone and receiving hours in Jeddah |
Restricted or banned in Jeddah
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Narcotics
- Counterfeit goods
- Items needing a permit that is not provided
Airlift Logistics handles business cargo only, not personal boxes or household effects. Jeddah searchers often want personal cargo; we cannot take it.
Cargo Jeddah buyers order from Dubai
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea trading city and a gateway for the western region, so imports are a wide mix of trading stock.
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Consumer and retail goods
Retail stock and household items for the western region.
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Industrial supplies
Equipment, spare parts and materials for industry around Jeddah.
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Hospitality and food service
Equipment and supplies for hotels and restaurants serving pilgrims and visitors.
Dubai to Jeddah shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneIt depends on the shipping line. Lines call at the Red Sea Gateway Terminal or the South Container Terminal, each with its own tariff. We confirm the terminal on the booking so your Jeddah broker can plan the truck and storage.
- Ask the line for the terminal name.
- Free days differ by terminal.
Sometimes. King Abdullah Port, code SAKAC, sits about 90 km north of Jeddah. It suits buyers north of the city when the line calls there. Most Jeddah cargo still lands at Jeddah Islamic Port, which has more services and shorter trucking.
- Compare trucking cost and sailing options.
- Confirm the line calls at SAKAC.
Yes, to King Abdulaziz International (JED). We book space on direct flights and prepare the Dubai export papers. Your Jeddah broker clears the goods at the SAL terminal. Air suits urgent parts, samples and high-value goods, and avoids sailing schedules.
- Collect promptly to avoid storage fees.
- Business cargo only.
No. Airlift Logistics handles business cargo only, such as trading stock, spare parts and materials for companies. We do not take personal boxes or household goods for families. A courier or a personal cargo service suits those needs better and is usually cheaper.
- We need a company as consignee.
- Commercial invoice required.