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International Movers to Turkey
Move your household from the USA to Turkey with international relocation services designed around your shipment. Get support with professional packing, sea or air freight, customs clearance and delivery to your new home.
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USA to Turkey Relocation Services
Planning a move from the USA to Turkey? International Sea & Air Shipping provides customized international moving services to Turkey for individuals and families relocating their household belongings overseas. Whether you’re moving to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, or another Turkish city, we can coordinate the transportation of your belongings around your household size, destination, and timeline.
From professional packing and custom crating to international freight, customs coordination, and final delivery, our team can manage the logistics involved in your USA to Turkey move.
One coordinated move
Packing, freight, Turkish customs and door-to-door delivery.
- 600+ global agents Worldwide destination support
- Door-to-door care From collection to final delivery
- Sea and air options Solutions for different timelines
Everything your move needs
What Our USA to Turkey Moving Services Include
Whether you need household goods shipping to a Turkish port or complete overseas moving services, with customs clearance and inside delivery, we can customize your move around your requirements. Our services include:
Household Goods Shipping
Ship furniture, appliances, personal belongings and other eligible household items from your US residence to your new home in Turkey.
Sea & Air Freight
Choose the transportation method that fits your shipment size, timeline and moving requirements.
Customs Clearance & Storage
We can help coordinate the customs documentation and procedures required for your Turkey shipment. Short- and long-term storage can also be arranged when your belongings need to be held before or after transportation.
Door-to-Door Moving
We coordinate your move from your US residence through international freight and delivery to your new home in Turkey. Inside delivery can also be arranged to help bring your belongings into your residence and assist with unpacking and setup.
Specialty Handling
Additional protection and handling are available for artwork and antiques, pianos and other delicate or high-value belongings that require specialized transportation.
From home to destination
Your USA to Turkey Move in 6 Easy Steps
A successful move to Turkey from the USA starts with determining what you are shipping, where it is going, and which transportation method suits your relocation.
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Get a Moving Quote
Provide your US origin, Turkish destination, approximate shipment volume, and preferred moving date. This allows our moving specialists to develop a customized estimate based on your requirements.
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Plan Your Shipment
Decide which belongings are coming with you and identify items that may require custom crating, specialty handling or additional documentation.
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Pack and Prepare
Your household goods are professionally packed, wrapped, and crated where appropriate. A detailed inventory is also prepared for the international shipment and customs process. We also provide insurance for household goods and vehicles.
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Ship Your Belongings
Your goods are transported from your US residence to the appropriate departure point before travelling to Turkey by sea or air.
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Clear Turkish Customs
Your shipment must meet Turkish customs requirements before it can be released. Documentation and eligibility for any applicable exemptions depend on your circumstances and the goods being imported. We assist you with all required customs documentation and clearance.
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Complete Final Delivery
After customs clearance, your belongings continue to their destination in Turkey for final delivery to your residence.
Plan your budget
How Much Does It Cost to Move to Turkey From the USA?
The cost of moving to Turkey from the USA depends on the details of your shipment rather than one standard international moving rate. For an accurate estimate, request a customized international moving quote based on your actual belongings, origin, destination, and services.
Your USA to Turkey shipping cost can be affected by:
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Shipment size
The volume and weight of your household goods.
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US origin and Turkish destination
Transportation from your residence to the international departure point, and final delivery requirements that vary by city and location.
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Sea or air freight
The transportation method affects both cost and transit time.
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Packing and crating
Professional packing, custom crating, and specialty handling add to the service requirements.
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Customs, destination services and storage
Clearance, delivery, and other destination services can affect your total, and storage may be required if your new residence is not ready.
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Specialty items
Vehicles, artwork, antiques, pianos and other unusual belongings may require additional services.
Vehicles and delivery
International Car & Vehicle Shipping to Turkey
If you’re planning car shipping to Turkey, vehicle requirements should be reviewed before transportation is arranged.
Turkey has specific rules for vehicles brought into the country for private use. The Turkish Ministry of Trade states that people who are residents outside Turkey may temporarily bring vehicles registered in their country of residence, subject to the applicable conditions. In general, being considered a resident abroad requires spending more than 185 days outside Turkey during the relevant one-year period.
Vehicle documentation can include ownership documents, a valid insurance policy for Turkey, and passport documentation.
We can coordinate your international car shipping to Turkey as part of your international relocation services.
Destinations we deliver to
Shipping Household Goods to Istanbul & Across Turkey
We can coordinate household goods shipping to Turkey for moves to destinations throughout the country, from anywhere in the US.
- For a relocation to Istanbul, your shipment can be transported through an appropriate Turkish gateway before final delivery. Customers moving to Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, and other inland or coastal destinations may require different inland transportation arrangements.
- Your US origin also affects the international route. A shipment from the East Coast may follow a different departure route from one originating on the West Coast, while the selected freight method can affect both transit time and cost.
- Whatever the route, you don’t need to worry. Our moving specialists coordinate every step of the transportation from your US residence through to the final Turkish destination.
Experienced support matters
Why Choose Us for Your Overseas Move to Turkey?
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Experience With International Relocation
With more than 78 years of international moving experience, International Sea & Air Shipping understands the coordination required when moving a household across borders. We help organize your relocation from the USA through to your destination in Turkey.
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Packing & Handling for Your Household
Your belongings can be prepared according to what you are shipping, with professional packing, wrapping and custom crating available for furniture, fragile possessions, artwork and other specialty items. This helps ensure your shipment is properly prepared before it leaves the USA.
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Freight Options That Fit Your Move
We offer both sea and air freight, allowing your shipping arrangement to be based on the size of your household, the type of items you are sending and your preferred timeline. Door-to-door delivery and storage can also be incorporated into your moving plan.
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International Network & Industry Credentials
Our 600+ global agents support relocations around the world, while our FMCSA and Federal Maritime Commission licensing and International Association of Movers (IAM) membership provide established industry credentials for your international move.
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Partner agents worldwide supporting international moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to ship household goods from the USA to Turkey?
Transit times vary by US origin, Turkish destination, shipping method and freight schedule. Your moving specialist can provide an estimated timeline for your shipment.
Can I ship my belongings to Turkey before I arrive?
In some circumstances, yes. Turkish customs rules allow certain household goods and personal belongings to arrive before or after the passenger, but the permitted timing depends on the applicable customs procedure.
Can I ship a car from the USA to Turkey?
Yes, but vehicle entry is subject to separate Turkish customs requirements. Eligibility can depend on your residency status, vehicle documentation, and how the vehicle is being imported.
Can I ship household goods to cities outside Istanbul?
Yes. We coordinate USA-to-Turkey shipping to destinations throughout Turkey, including Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, and other cities. Final delivery arrangements depend on your shipment and destination.
Can I store my belongings before delivery in Turkey?
Yes. Storage can be arranged if your new home is not ready when your shipment arrives, or you need additional time before final delivery.
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Ready to Move From the USA to Turkey?
Whether you’re relocating for work, moving your family, or returning to Turkey, we can help coordinate your household shipment from packing in the USA through customs clearance and delivery to your new home.
Request your free international moving quote today and let us build a moving plan around your belongings, destination and timeline.