London, Ontario – Turkey vehicle transport
Permanent return, relocation or a car purchase – we ship vehicles from London, Ontario to Turkey in enclosed containers. Usually 17–30 days port to port, 5–10 weeks including customs and delivery.
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At a glance
- Origin
- London, OntarioCanada
- Distance to Turkey
- ~8,350 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
- Baltimore (~570 km), New York / New Jersey (~640 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- St. Thomas, Strathroy, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Komoka, Lambeth
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
London, Ontario and Turkey
London, Ontario is known as one of Canada's notable Turkish community centres, connected to the eastern ports via Toronto.
For a holiday or for good – a car collected in London, Ontario can be delivered anywhere in Turkey, from Istanbul to Antalya and from Izmir to Trabzon. Pickup isn't limited to central London, Ontario; addresses in St. Thomas, Strathroy, Woodstock, Ingersoll and nearby are covered too.
Container shipping from London, Ontario
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the London, Ontario area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is Baltimore (~570 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For London, Ontario, 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 Canada:
- The export must be reported to the CBSA with proof of ownership – we share the timeline when you book.
- From Turkey to Canada, Transport Canada generally requires the vehicle to be at least 15 years old.
- In Turkey, duty-free import is only possible for vehicles under 3 years old with definitive-return status; other vehicles need individual vehicle approval.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to London, Ontario
We also ship from Turkey to London, Ontario. 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 London, Ontario 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 London, Ontario ship from?
The nearest port is Baltimore. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as Baltimore may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around London, Ontario do you collect from?
We collect in London, Ontario and the surrounding area, including St. Thomas, Strathroy, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Komoka, Lambeth. 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.
Do you handle customs and taxes?
No. UZCAN manages the container booking, insurance and tracking. Customs declarations, import duties and any individual vehicle approval are your or your customs broker's responsibility.
Other cities in Canada
Our other city pages near London, Ontario (straight line): Kitchener-Waterloo (~80 km), Hamilton (~120 km), Toronto (~170 km), Ottawa (~520 km).
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