Minneapolis–Saint Paul – Turkey vehicle transport
Permanent return, relocation or a car purchase – we ship vehicles from Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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
- Minneapolis–Saint PaulUSA
- Distance to Turkey
- ~8,860 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 (~1,510 km), Montréal (~1,540 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Eagan, Rochester (MN)
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Turkey
Minneapolis–Saint Paul is one of the Midwest's lively communities of Turkish students and families.
For a holiday or for good – a car collected in Minneapolis–Saint Paul can be delivered anywhere in Turkey, from Istanbul to Antalya and from Izmir to Trabzon. Besides central Minneapolis–Saint Paul, we also collect from surrounding areas such as Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth.
Container shipping from Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is Baltimore (~1,510 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Shipping the other way, from Turkey to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, is possible too – but North American age rules (generally 15 years for Canada, 25 for the USA) decide whether it works.
Frequently asked questions
How long does container shipping between Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul do you collect from?
We collect in Minneapolis–Saint Paul and the surrounding area, including Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Eagan, Rochester (MN). 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 USA
Our other city pages near Minneapolis–Saint Paul (straight line): Chicago (~570 km), Detroit (~870 km), Cleveland (~1,010 km), Denver (~1,120 km).
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