Malmö – Turkey vehicle transport
From Malmö 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
- MalmöSweden
- Distance to Turkey
- ~2,000 km to Istanbulstraight line; ~1,820 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
- Aarhus (~180 km), Göteborg (~240 km), Hamburg (~300 km)
- Pickup areas
- Rosengård, Möllevången, Lund, Helsingborg, Trelleborg, Landskrona
The distances above are straight-line estimates. Actual timing depends on the pickup day, destination and season, and is confirmed in your quote.
Malmö and Turkey
Malmö is linked to Copenhagen by the Øresund Bridge; Rosengård and Möllevången are known for their diversity.
For a holiday or for good – a car collected in Malmö can be delivered anywhere in Turkey, from Istanbul to Antalya and from Izmir to Trabzon. Pickup isn't limited to central Malmö; addresses in Rosengård, Möllevången, Lund, Helsingborg and nearby are covered too.
Two ways to move your car from Malmö
By road: car carrier truck
The car carrier collects your car in Malmö and brings it into Turkey via Kapıkule – about 1,820 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 Malmö – Aarhus (~180 km), Göteborg (~240 km) – in a container and arrives in Turkey at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in Sweden:
- For a permanent export the car is deregistered for export with Transportstyrelsen (avregistrering).
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Malmö
After the holidays we also bring your car from Turkey back to Malmö. Late August and September are the busiest weeks – book at least 1–2 weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does car transport between Malmö 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 Malmö do you collect from?
We collect in Malmö and the surrounding area, including Rosengård, Möllevången, Lund, Helsingborg, Trelleborg, Landskrona. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
What is the nearest container port to Malmö?
In a straight line: Aarhus (~180 km), Göteborg (~240 km), Hamburg (~300 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 Malmö from the Kapıkule border crossing?
About 1,820 km in a straight line, and about 2,000 km to Istanbul. The road distance is longer, depending on the route.
What does the price depend on?
The pickup address, your destination in Turkey, the vehicle type and the season. Demand peaks in June–August, so book early.
Other cities in Sweden
Our other city pages near Malmö (straight line): Gothenburg (~240 km), Västerås (~490 km), Stockholm (~510 km), Uppsala (~550 km).
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