Austin – Turkey vehicle transport
From Austin, the way across the ocean is an enclosed container: your car is secured and sealed in, 17–30 days port to port, 5–10 weeks door to door.
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At a glance
- Origin
- AustinUSA
- Distance to Turkey
- ~10,380 km to Istanbulstraight line; the sea route is longer
- Typical transit
- 5–10 weeksdoor to door; 17–30 days port to port
- Transport method
- Enclosed container (by sea)
- Nearby container ports
- Houston (~250 km), Savannah (~1,590 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, San Marcos, San Antonio
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Austin and Turkey
Austin's tech sector attracts Turkish engineers; vehicles can ship via the port of Houston.
For a holiday or for good – a car collected in Austin can be delivered anywhere in Turkey, from Istanbul to Antalya and from Izmir to Trabzon. We can also collect from places around Austin such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville.
Container shipping from Austin
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Austin area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is Houston (~250 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For Austin, we arrange pickup and inland transport to the port on request and confirm availability and price in writing in your quote.
Ocean transit
The vehicle is secured inside an enclosed container and the container is sealed. Port-to-port transit usually takes 17–30 days; arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin. On arrival we hand the vehicle over to your customs broker; customs and inland delivery can take 1–3 weeks.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in the USA:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires the original title and export documents to be presented at the port at least 72 hours before export.
- From Turkey to the USA, a vehicle generally needs to be at least 25 years old for the standard exemption.
- In Turkey, duty-free import is only possible for vehicles under 3 years old with definitive-return status.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Austin
We also ship from Turkey to Austin. Entering Canada a vehicle generally needs to be at least 15 years old, entering the USA at least 25; let's check eligibility together before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How long does container shipping between Austin and Turkey take?
Port to port usually takes 17–30 days, plus about 1–3 weeks for customs and inland delivery – so 5–10 weeks door to door.
Which port does a car from Austin ship from?
The nearest port is Houston. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as Houston may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around Austin do you collect from?
We collect in Austin and the surrounding area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, San Marcos, San Antonio. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
Can you ship any vehicle?
Age rules depend on the direction. In Turkey, duty-free import is only possible for vehicles under 3 years old with definitive-return status; entering Canada a vehicle generally needs to be at least 15 years old, entering the USA at least 25.
Can a non-running car go in a container?
In most cases yes, with the right equipment. Tell us the condition when you ask for a quote.
Other cities in USA
Our other city pages near Austin (straight line): Houston (~240 km), Dallas–Fort Worth (~290 km), Albuquerque (~990 km), Denver (~1,240 km).
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