Shipping from Dubai to RomaniaShipping from Dubai to Romania, by sea and air.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Romania for businesses. We ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to the Port of Constanța on the Black Sea, and fly air cargo from DXB to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. We prepare export papers and check Romanian customs requirements, the EU EORI number and VAT before your cargo leaves.
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 Romania at a glance
Constanța is the largest port on the Black Sea and a gateway for Romania and its neighbours.
- Flight time
- About 5 h DXB to Bucharest
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Constanța via Suez
- Customs
- Romanian Customs Authority
- EU
- Member of the EU customs union
Airports and seaports in Romania we ship to
Constanța links to the Danube and the rail network for central Europe.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | OTP | Bucharest, Romania's main airport | |
| Seaport | ROCND | Largest port on the Black Sea |
Air, sea to Romania
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Constanța via Suez | Several weeks, often transshipped | Stock, materials, machinery |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Constanța | Longer than FCL | Smaller loads |
| DXB to OTP | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Parts, samples, urgent goods |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Romania
- flydubai
We confirm current sailings and routing for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Romania: what the importer needs
The Romanian importer, or a customs representative, files the import declaration with the Romanian Customs Authority.
| Item | In Romania |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Romanian Customs Authority |
| Declaration | Electronic import declaration |
| Importer registration | EU EORI number |
| Duty and tax | EU Common Customs Tariff, plus Romanian VAT (standard rate raised in 2025; confirm the current rate) |
| Trade agreement | No EU-UAE free trade agreement in force at the time of writing |
Romania changed its VAT rates in 2025; the customs representative confirms the current figure.
Approvals to check before booking
EU product rules apply in Romania.
- 01
CE marking
Many products need CE marking under EU law.
- 02
REACH chemicals
Chemicals and some articles must meet EU REACH rules.
- 03
Food and plant checks
Food and products of animal or plant origin face EU border checks.
- 04
Romanian labelling
Consumer goods need Romanian-language information.
- 05
Goods can continue by Danube or rail.
- 06
ICS2 filing
Carriers file safety data before goods arrive in the EU.
Documents for shipping to Romania
Send these with your booking. We check the EORI and consignee name before the cargo leaves Dubai.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Identifies the EU importer | |
| Certificate of origin | Supports the origin declared |
Restricted or banned in Romania
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a licence
- Dual-use goods without a licence
- Endangered species without CITES permits
- Some animal and plant products
EU sanctions apply to some goods and parties; ask us if unsure.
What UAE businesses ship to Romania
Romania is a growing EU market for goods from the UAE, through the Black Sea.
- 01
Machinery and parts
Equipment and spare parts.
- 02
Plastics and chemicals
UAE polymers and chemicals.
- 03
Electronics
IT and consumer electronics.
Dubai to Romania shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneIt sails through the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean into the Black Sea. Many services transship at a Mediterranean hub on the way. Constanța is the largest Black Sea port, with rail, road and Danube links inland. Air cargo to Bucharest is faster for urgent goods.
- Allow several weeks door to door.
- We confirm the hub when booking.
The importer needs an EU EORI number and a customs declaration. A customs representative usually files it with the Romanian Customs Authority. Duty follows the EU tariff, and Romanian import VAT applies. Products must meet EU rules and carry Romanian-language consumer information.
- The Dubai seller does not need an EORI.
- We supply matching export papers.
Yes, Romania changed its VAT rates in 2025. Import VAT is charged on the customs value plus duty, so the change affects landed cost. Confirm the current rate with your customs representative or the Romanian tax authority, ANAF, before you price goods for the Romanian market.
- Check rates before quoting customers.
- VAT-registered firms may deduct it.
Yes, Constanța is a gateway for central and eastern Europe. Goods cleared there can move by rail, road or the Danube to other EU countries without further customs duty. Cargo for non-EU neighbours moves under transit. Tell us the final destination when booking.
- EU goods move freely after clearance.
- Transit papers are needed for non-EU.