Global Inbound Lane
TurkeyDubai, UAE
Shipping from Turkey to Dubai (UAE) — Sea & Air Cargo
Following the UAE-Turkey Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), bilateral trade between Turkey and the UAE has grown rapidly. Ocean transit from the eastern Mediterranean (Mersin) to Jebel Ali takes just 14 to 18 days, making Turkish construction materials, furniture, and textiles highly competitive in the UAE market.
Transit Times & Available Freight Modes
LIVE CORRIDOR DATA| Transport Mode | Estimated Transit | Service Type | Frequency | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Air Cargo | 24 – 36 Hours | Direct Flight (Turkish Airlines) | Daily | Multiple daily passenger & cargo flights |
| Ocean Freight (FCL) | 14 – 18 Days | Direct Mediterranean Vessel | Weekly | Fast ocean transit from Mersin/Istanbul to Jebel Ali |
| Ocean Freight (LCL) | 18 – 22 Days | Groupage Box | Weekly | Shared container space for pallets |
Key Departure & Arrival Gateways
Origin: Turkey
TR- TRAMBPort of Ambarli (Istanbul)Primary container port in Marmara region
- TRMERPort of MersinSouthern Mediterranean container gateway
- TRIZMPort of Izmir (Alsancak)Aegean industrial export port
- ISTIstanbul AirportMajor Turkish Cargo global hub
Destination: Dubai, UAE
AE- AEJEAJebel Ali PortDP World Jebel Ali
- DXBDubai International AirportDnata Cargo Village
Customs Clearance & Regulatory Compliance
Mandatory Shipping Documents
- Commercial Invoice (USD/EUR, HS codes, Incoterms)
- Packing List
- Ocean Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Turkish Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin (Menşe Şahadetnamesi)
Customs Platform
Dubai Customs Mirsal II
Standard 5% GCC tariff applies. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between UAE and Turkey grants preferential duty rates on qualifying items.
Turnaround: 4 to 6 hours upon arrival.
Typical Cargo Handled on this Lane
•Construction materials, marble, ceramic tiles & sanitaryware
•Home and office furniture & hospitality fit-out fixtures
•Textiles, carpets, curtains & fabrics
•Automotive replacement parts & industrial valves
•Foodstuffs, confectionery & dry goods
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Route Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions regarding shipping between Turkey and Dubai, UAE.
Vessels departing from the Port of Mersin on Turkey's southern Mediterranean coast offer the fastest transit to Jebel Ali Port, taking approximately 14 to 18 days via the Suez Canal.