Shipping to Izmir and the Aegean
Izmir, Turkey's third city, has the main port of the Aegean coast. It serves Izmir, Manisa, Aydın, Denizli and the resorts of Bodrum, Kuşadası and Çeşme.
Practical tips. Many foreigners and returning Turkish families settle on the Aegean coast for its climate. Household goods of residents are cleared with a residence permit, an inventory and a customs broker. Izmir's industrial zones also receive commercial shipments of machinery and textiles.
Summer is busy on the coast, and Bodrum and Çeşme are a few hours' drive from the port, so plan onward transport after clearance.
Izmir has a mild climate, a lively seafront promenade (Kordon) and a large university population. The city's Adnan Menderes airport has flights across Europe, so families can easily fly in to meet their shipment.
Shipping rates from Canada to Izmir
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izmir | USD 8 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 761.39 | USD 7 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 704.54 | USD 10 / cu ft 63 days · min. USD 815.99 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 704.54; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 759.48. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Turkey: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Commercial Invoice Required; All Cargo Must Clear Customs At The Port Of Entry; Cannot accept personal effects goods under direct cnee, when cnee is forwarder then acceptance upon request.; Istanbul / Ambarli No Free Time at Destination; IMO DG Cargo Not Accepted.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Turkey: Istanbul (328 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Turkey.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.