Quebec City – Turkey vehicle transport
From Quebec City, 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
- Quebec CityCanada
- Distance to Turkey
- ~7,480 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 (~230 km), Halifax (~640 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Lévis, Sainte-Foy, Charlesbourg, Beauport, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Augustin
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Quebec City and Turkey
Quebec City, the provincial capital, ships vehicles via the ports of Montreal or Halifax.
Summer trips home, permanent returns and family visits create demand between Quebec City and Turkey all year round. We move the car so you don't have to drive thousands of kilometres yourself. Besides central Quebec City, we also collect from surrounding areas such as Lévis, Sainte-Foy, Charlesbourg, Beauport.
Container shipping from Quebec City
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Quebec City area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is Montréal (~230 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For Quebec City, 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 Quebec City
Shipping the other way, from Turkey to Quebec 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 Quebec 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 Quebec City 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 Quebec City do you collect from?
We collect in Quebec City and the surrounding area, including Lévis, Sainte-Foy, Charlesbourg, Beauport, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Augustin. 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 Canada
Our other city pages near Quebec City (straight line): Montreal (~230 km), Ottawa (~380 km), Halifax (~640 km), Toronto (~730 km).
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