Phoenix – Turkey vehicle transport
We collect your vehicle in the Phoenix area and ship it to Turkey in an enclosed container. Ocean transit usually takes 17–30 days port to port, and 5–10 weeks door to door.
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At a glance
- Origin
- PhoenixUSA
- Distance to Turkey
- ~10,830 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
- Los Angeles / Long Beach (~570 km), Oakland (~1,040 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Phoenix and Turkey
Phoenix and its suburbs are where most Turkish families in Arizona live.
The two things people ask most about moving a car from Phoenix are timing and paperwork. This page covers both for Phoenix; if anything is unclear, message us on WhatsApp. We can also collect from places around Phoenix such as Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler.
Container shipping from Phoenix
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Phoenix area to the export port by truck or rail. The nearest port is Los Angeles / Long Beach (~570 km); for Mediterranean sailings, the nearest East Coast option is Houston (~1,640 km). We confirm the port in your quote.
For Phoenix, 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 Phoenix
We also ship from Turkey to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix ship from?
The nearest port is Los Angeles / Long Beach. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as Houston may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around Phoenix do you collect from?
We collect in Phoenix and the surrounding area, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert. 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 Phoenix (straight line): San Diego (~480 km), Albuquerque (~530 km), Los Angeles (~570 km), Denver (~940 km).
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