New York City – Turkey vehicle transport
Permanent return, relocation or a car purchase – we ship vehicles from New York City 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
- New York CityUSA
- Distance to Turkey
- ~8,070 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
- New York / New Jersey (~10 km), Baltimore (~270 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Brooklyn, Queens (Sunnyside), Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Bronx
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
New York City and Turkey
The New York metro area has the largest Turkish population in the US; Sunnyside in Queens and parts of Brooklyn are well known. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey, more than 17,000 Turkish-born residents live in New York City.
Summer trips home, permanent returns and family visits create demand between New York City and Turkey all year round. We move the car so you don't have to drive thousands of kilometres yourself. We can also collect from places around New York City such as Brooklyn, Queens (Sunnyside), Staten Island, Long Island.
Container shipping from New York City
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the New York City area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is New York / New Jersey (~10 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
New York City is one of our regular North American routes.
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 New York City
Shipping the other way, from Turkey to New York City, 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 New York City 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 New York City ship from?
The nearest port is New York / New Jersey. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as New York / New Jersey may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around New York City do you collect from?
We collect in New York City and the surrounding area, including Brooklyn, Queens (Sunnyside), Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Bronx. 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 New York City (straight line): Paterson, NJ (~30 km), Philadelphia (~130 km), Boston (~310 km), Washington, D.C. (~330 km).
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