Ottawa – Turkey vehicle transport
From Ottawa, the way across the ocean is an enclosed container: your car is secured and sealed in, 17–30 days port to port, 5–10 weeks door to door.
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At a glance
- Origin
- OttawaCanada
- Distance to Turkey
- ~7,840 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
- Montréal (~170 km), New York / New Jersey (~540 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Gatineau, Kanata, Nepean, Orléans, Barrhaven, Gloucester
Distances are approximate straight-line figures; road distance and transit vary with routing, season and border queues. We confirm the exact timing in writing in your quote.
Ottawa and Turkey
Ottawa is Canada's capital and home to Turkey's embassy in Canada.
Many customers in Ottawa send the car to Turkey at the start of summer and bring it back at the end; those returning for good usually book one way. We can also collect from places around Ottawa such as Gatineau, Kanata, Nepean, Orléans.
Container shipping from Ottawa
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Ottawa area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is Montréal (~170 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For Ottawa, 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 Ottawa
Shipping the other way, from Turkey to Ottawa, 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa ship from?
The nearest port is Montréal. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as Montréal may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around Ottawa do you collect from?
We collect in Ottawa and the surrounding area, including Gatineau, Kanata, Nepean, Orléans, Barrhaven, Gloucester. 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 Ottawa (straight line): Montreal (~170 km), Toronto (~350 km), Quebec City (~380 km), Hamilton (~410 km).
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