Last updated: October 2026
FCL Shipping from Türkiye to Dubai — Full Containers from Turkish Ports to the UAE
Delta Global moves full containers from Türkiye to Dubai with our own office in Bursa at the origin end and our head office in Dubai at the destination end. Turkish food products, textiles, building materials, steel, machinery and furniture are collected from your supplier anywhere in Türkiye, cleared for export and shipped by sea to the UAE. If you are comparing FCL shipping from Türkiye to Dubai, you deal with one company at both ends — with realistic transit times, all-in pricing and one point of contact from the factory gate in Türkiye to the container release in Dubai.
Transit Times — Türkiye to Dubai
| Origin | Transit Time | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mersin / İskenderun | 24–30 days | Via Suez, direct or with one transhipment (e.g. Port Said or Jeddah) |
| Ambarlı (Istanbul) / Gemlik (Bursa) / Aliağa (İzmir) | 26–34 days | Usually with transhipment in the East Mediterranean or Red Sea |
| Discharge at Khor Fakkan / Fujairah | +1–3 days | Road leg into Dubai while the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted |
| Turkish supplier → Dubai warehouse | 34–45 days | Collection, export clearance, sea leg, UAE clearance and delivery |
We Collect from Suppliers Across Türkiye
Our Bursa team collects from factories and traders all over Türkiye and ships through the nearest suitable port — Gemlik for Bursa and the Marmara region, Ambarlı for Istanbul, Aliağa for the Aegean, Mersin and İskenderun for central and southern Anatolia. Need a supplier first? See our product sourcing in Türkiye service.
Container Options
How FCL Shipping from Türkiye to Dubai Works
- Send the shipment detailssupplier city in Türkiye, commodity, weight, volume and your UAE delivery address — we quote the same business day
- Booking and collectionour Bursa office books the sailing and collects from your supplier, or arranges stuffing at the port or container depot
- Turkish export clearancethe export declaration is filed in the Turkish customs system (BİLGE) and the certificate of origin is arranged through the chamber of commerce
- Bill of ladingissued after loading; copies go to you for your bank, your buyer or your records
- Sea legTurkish port to the UAE, with milestone status updates and the ETA at each stage
- UAE import clearanceour Dubai team files the import declaration before the vessel arrives to avoid storage days
- Release and deliverythe container is released and delivered to your Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi address, or to your free-zone facility
UAE Import Duty and Clearance for Turkish Goods
Goods entering the UAE mainland from Türkiye pay customs duty of 5% of the CIF value for most products, plus 5% VAT. Under the UAE–Türkiye Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), many Turkish-origin goods qualify for reduced or zero duty when they travel with a valid CEPA certificate of origin — tell us the HS code and we confirm the rate before you ship.
If the goods are not for the UAE market — for example Turkish food, textiles or building materials heading on to Afghanistan, Africa or Central Asia — a free-zone or transit entry is usually the better route because it avoids paying UAE duty on goods that only pass through for re-export. We advise on the right entry before the container sails, not after it lands.
Why Choose Delta Global Cargo?
Own Office in Bursa
The origin side is handled by our own team in Türkiye, not a third-party agent. Supplier collection, export paperwork and the booking all sit with people who answer to the same company that receives your container in Dubai.
Dubai Is Our Home Port
Our head office is in Dubai, so UAE import clearance, container release and delivery are handled by the team that books your freight. One point of contact, one invoice.
Sourcing in Türkiye
No supplier yet? Our Bursa team finds and checks Turkish manufacturers, collects from several factories and loads one full container — see product sourcing in Türkiye.
Documents Checked Before Loading
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading are checked against each other before the container is loaded — the cheapest delay is the one that never happens.
Fast Specialist Quote
Send your shipment details and we reply the same business day with an all-in FCL quote, the sailing options and the realistic transit window.
Since 2011
Delta Global has run freight corridors across the Gulf, Central Asia, Afghanistan and Africa since 2011, with own offices in Dubai, Hamburg, Bursa, Kabul, Herat and China.
Common Commodities & Indicative HS Codes — Türkiye to Dubai
Indicative only — we help you confirm the correct HS classification so your goods clear UAE customs without reclassification delays.
Documents for FCL Shipping from Türkiye to Dubai
- Commercial invoicevalues & Incoterms for both customs offices
- Packing listmarks, weights, dimensions
- Turkish export declarationfiled by our Bursa team
- Certificate of Originchamber of commerce or CEPA certificate for preferential duty
- Bill of Ladingissued by the carrier at loading
- Product certificates where relevante.g. health certificates for food, test reports for building materials
Get a Specialist Quote — Türkiye to Dubai
All-in FCL pricing from your supplier in Türkiye to your address in the UAE. Our team responds the same business day.
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FCL Shipping Türkiye to Dubai — FAQ
How long does FCL shipping from Türkiye to Dubai take?
Port to port, plan on about 24–30 days from Mersin or İskenderun and 26–34 days from Ambarlı, Gemlik or Aliağa, depending on the service and any transhipment. From a supplier in Türkiye to a warehouse in Dubai, allow roughly 34–45 days including collection, export clearance, UAE clearance and delivery. We confirm the current window when we quote.
Do you have your own office in Türkiye?
Yes. Delta Global has its own office in Bursa. Our Bursa team collects from suppliers across Türkiye, files the export declaration and books the sailing, and our Dubai head office handles UAE clearance and delivery.
Which Turkish ports do you ship from?
Mersin, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Gemlik (Bursa), Aliağa (İzmir) and İskenderun. We pick the port by where your supplier is and which service gives the best transit to the UAE at the time of booking.
Is the Strait of Hormuz disruption affecting Türkiye–Dubai containers?
Yes. While the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, many services discharge at Khor Fakkan or Fujairah on the UAE east coast and the container travels to Dubai by road, which usually adds one to three days. We tell you the routing and port of discharge before you book.
What import duty applies to Turkish goods in Dubai?
Most goods pay 5% customs duty on the CIF value plus 5% VAT when they enter the UAE mainland. Under the UAE–Türkiye CEPA, many Turkish-origin goods qualify for reduced or zero duty with a valid CEPA certificate of origin, and goods moving on to another country can use a free-zone or transit entry. Send us the HS code and we confirm before shipping.
Can you help me find suppliers in Türkiye?
Yes. Our Bursa team runs product sourcing in Türkiye — finding and checking suppliers, collecting from several factories and loading one full container to Dubai.
Do you offer LCL or air freight from Türkiye to Dubai?
No. This route is full-container (FCL) sea freight only — minimum one 20ft or 40ft container. If you ship smaller volumes, a consolidator will usually be a better fit.
Related freight routes
Delta Global runs Türkiye both ways, plus the onward corridors from Dubai: