Vancouver – Turkey vehicle transport
From Vancouver, 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
- VancouverCanada
- Distance to Turkey
- ~9,610 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
- Vancouver (~0 km), Seattle / Tacoma (~230 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Langley
The distances above are straight-line estimates. Actual timing depends on the pickup day, destination and season, and is confirmed in your quote.
Vancouver and Turkey
Vancouver is the centre of British Columbia's Turkish community and Canada's largest Pacific port.
The two things people ask most about moving a car from Vancouver are timing and paperwork. This page covers both for Vancouver; if anything is unclear, message us on WhatsApp. We can also collect from places around Vancouver such as Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver.
Container shipping from Vancouver
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Vancouver area to the export port by truck or rail. The nearest port is Vancouver (~0 km); for Mediterranean sailings, the nearest East Coast option is Houston (~3,200 km). We confirm the port in your quote.
For Vancouver, 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 Vancouver
Shipping the other way, from Turkey to Vancouver, 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver ship from?
The nearest port is Vancouver. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as Houston may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around Vancouver do you collect from?
We collect in Vancouver and the surrounding area, including Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Langley. 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 Vancouver (straight line): Calgary (~670 km), Edmonton (~820 km), Winnipeg (~1,860 km), London, Ontario (~3,260 km).
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