Edinburgh – Turkey vehicle transport
From Edinburgh you have two options: a multi-deck car carrier by road (about 8–10 business days) or a sealed container by sea. After the holidays, the same route runs the other way.
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At a glance
- Origin
- EdinburghUnited Kingdom
- Distance to Turkey
- ~2,850 km to Istanbulstraight line; ~2,650 km to the Kapıkule crossing
- Border crossing
- Kapıkule
- Typical transit
- 8–10 business daysby road, standard shared load
- Transport method
- Car carrier truck or container
- Nearby container ports
- Felixstowe (~530 km), Southampton (~570 km), Rotterdam (~650 km)
- Pickup areas
- Leith, Portobello, Musselburgh, Livingston, Dalkeith, Glasgow
The distances above are straight-line estimates. Actual timing depends on the pickup day, destination and season, and is confirmed in your quote.
Edinburgh and Turkey
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital; the route runs south through England to the Channel crossing, so plan ahead.
As with other cities in the UK, we collect from your address in Edinburgh and deliver to the address you choose anywhere in Turkey. We can also collect from places around Edinburgh such as Leith, Portobello, Musselburgh, Livingston.
Two ways to move your car from Edinburgh
By road: car carrier truck
The car carrier collects your car in Edinburgh and brings it into Turkey via Kapıkule – about 2,650 km away as the crow flies – while you travel by plane. Typical transit on a standard shared load: 8–10 business days.
DetailsBy sea: enclosed container
If you prefer sea transport, your car leaves from ports near Edinburgh – Felixstowe (~530 km), Southampton (~570 km) – in a container and arrives in Turkey at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in the UK:
- For a permanent export, complete the permanent export section of the V5C and send it to the DVLA.
- Since Brexit the UK is outside the EU customs union, so an export declaration is needed – we plan it when you book.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Edinburgh
After the holidays we also bring your car from Turkey back to Edinburgh. Late August and September are the busiest weeks – book at least 1–2 weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does car transport between Edinburgh and Turkey take?
By car carrier truck, a standard shared load takes about 8–10 business days. The exact timing depends on the pickup date, your destination and queues at Kapıkule; we confirm it in writing in your quote.
Which areas around Edinburgh do you collect from?
We collect in Edinburgh and the surrounding area, including Leith, Portobello, Musselburgh, Livingston, Dalkeith, Glasgow. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
What is the nearest container port to Edinburgh?
In a straight line: Felixstowe (~530 km), Southampton (~570 km), Rotterdam (~650 km). Arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin; the port used depends on vessel schedules and is confirmed in your quote.
How far is Edinburgh from the Kapıkule border crossing?
About 2,650 km in a straight line, and about 2,850 km to Istanbul. The road distance is longer, depending on the route.
Can you move a non-running or electric car?
Yes. Non-running and damaged cars travel on a flatbed carrier. Electric cars should be charged to roughly 20–30%.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Our other city pages near Edinburgh (straight line): Manchester (~280 km), Birmingham (~390 km), London (~530 km).
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