Send a Parcel To Saudi Arabia Fast - DHL Courier Delivery
How long will it take to send a parcel to Saudi Arabia from the UK?
With DHL Express, you can expect to see your parcel delivered within 2-3 working days. This does not factor in delays at customs. To reduce delays please ensure your parcel has all correct documentation and does not contain any prohibited items.
The cost to send a parcel to Saudi Arabia will also depend on the delivery method you choose. All pricing can be seen on our online quote tool. The cheapest way to send a parcel to Saudi Arabia is through a DHL Service Point.
How to send a parcel to Saudi Arabia
Firstly, choose the method you’re sending your parcel with – either DHL Service Point by dropping your parcel into a store, or arrange a courier collection through DHLitNow or DHL by Phone.
Package your items using one of our FREE packaging boxes available if using DHL Service Point, pack your items using materials such as newspaper or bubble wrap to make sure your items do not move around and get damaged during the delivery. Please remember not to fully seal your parcel before handing the parcel in to be sent as DHL reserves the right to check the contents for security reasons.
Finally, complete your parcel’s label, pay for delivery and send your parcel on its way. You can track a parcel throughout its delivery to see the progress. This tool can be used online, by phone or by text for free.
Restrictions on sending parcels abroad to Saudi Arabia
As well as DHL’s prohibited list which can be seen here, Saudi Arabia has strict regulations on what items you can’t send. Please check with Saudi Arabia’s customs to ensure your items are allowed into the country.
- 22 February, Thursday - Founding Day
- 9 - 2 April, Tuesday to Friday - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 15 - 18 June, Saturday to Tuesday - Eid al-Adha Holiday
- 23 September, Monday - National Day
* Public holidays in Saudi Arabia may affect our estimated transit times.
- 95% of the country is classified as a desert or semi-desert
- Saudi Arabia’s royal family is worth $14 trillion dollars
- Saudi Arabia exports around $230 billion of petroleum and petroleum products a year. These are exported to its main partners China with 13%, Japan with 11% and India with 10% of its total
- Saudi Arabia imports around $135 billion a year of goods including machinery and equipment, foodstuffs and chemicals. These are from its main import partners including China with 12%, the USA with 15% and Germany with 6% of the total
