Shipping from the USA to Türkiye
Gelle Transport arranges freight from the United States to Türkiye through vetted international air and ocean partners, building on our experience as a Kansas City trucking company since 2014. We collect your cargo in the US, prepare it for export, book the international leg and coordinate arrival in Türkiye, with routing and availability confirmed before every booking.
Transatlantic freight is frequent and competitive. Most European imports are subject to VAT at the point of entry, and goods must meet local product standards.
Air freight to Türkiye
Air cargo from the United States to Türkiye normally arrives at Istanbul Airport (IST). Air freight is the best choice for urgent, compact and high-value shipments such as electronics, spare parts, documents and medical supplies. Typical door-to-door transit from the USA to this region is about 2–6 days, depending on the origin airport, connections and customs clearance. Air cargo is charged on chargeable weight — the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight.
Sea freight to Türkiye
Ocean freight to Türkiye usually arrives at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Mersin and Izmir. Choose a full container (FCL) for larger volumes or a shared container (LCL) for smaller consignments. Typical ocean transit from the USA to this region is about 2–4 weeks, depending on the US port, sailing schedule and transhipment.
Customs and import documents for Türkiye
Most shipments to Türkiye need the following. Product-specific requirements vary, so we confirm them before your cargo leaves the US:
- Commercial invoice with item values
- Detailed packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Importer registration / tax ID in Türkiye
- Certificates of origin or conformity where required
- Permits for regulated goods (food, medicines, chemicals)
Import duties and taxes are assessed in Türkiye in the local currency (Turkish lira (TRY)) and are normally paid by the importer. US export rules also apply — some goods, technologies and destinations need an export licence.
How Gelle Transport helps
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Assess the shipment
We confirm the route to Türkiye, what can be shipped and any restrictions before you commit.
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US pickup and export
We collect from your address or supplier and prepare the cargo and documents for export.
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International freight
Air or ocean booked with vetted carriers, with updates while in transit.
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Arrival coordination
Clearance and delivery in Türkiye coordinated with local agents where available.
Shipping to Türkiye: FAQs
How long does shipping from the USA to Türkiye take?
Air freight typically takes about 2–6 days and sea freight about 2–4 weeks, plus clearance and inland delivery. We confirm timelines on every quote.
Which airport and port serve Türkiye?
Air cargo usually arrives at Istanbul Airport (IST). Sea cargo usually arrives at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Mersin and Izmir.
Can Gelle Transport ship to Türkiye?
Yes, on request. We confirm routing, availability and timing for each shipment. Our main international lane is USA to Kenya.
Who pays import duties in Türkiye?
Duties and taxes are normally paid by the importer in Türkiye, in Turkish lira (TRY).