Cargo from Bulgaria to Turkey
1. Shipping
2.Cargo services
3. Door-to-door delivery
Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Bulgaria to Turkey
NEVA Logistics coordinates air freight delivery, express cross-border vans, groupage trucking, oversized cargo transport and full truckload (FTL) shipping for companies and private shippers moving goods from Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas or Ruse to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa or Antalya. Our door-to-door Bulgaria → Turkey forwarding covers customs brokerage, export paperwork, professional packing, cargo insurance and live tracking. Whether you need next-day air cargo Bulgaria to Istanbul, rapid express delivery via Kapitan Andreevo–Kapıkule, budget-friendly groupage freight per pallet, or heavy-haul oversized cargo on a low-bed trailer, we deliver safely, quickly and within the quoted budget.
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What Cargo We Ship from Bulgaria to Turkey
We transport Bulgarian exports to every Turkish region — from high-tech machinery to personal effects — pre-clearing each shipment through
Bulgarian Customs and
Turkish Customs for smooth entry at Kapıkule, Istanbul Airport and the ports of Ambarlı or Izmir.
Why Ship Bulgaria → Turkey with Us
Our multilingual team offers one-stop solutions on the Sofia–Istanbul corridor — blending groupage trucking, FTL, air freight and express van services with full landed-cost transparency.
Cross-border network
Daily departures linking Sofia, Plovdiv & Varna with Istanbul, Bursa & Izmir.
Hassle-free customs
EX-1, transit T1, ATR certificates and Turkish import entry pre-lodged.
Express options
Dedicated van reaches Istanbul < 8 h, Ankara < 14 h from Sofia.
Secure packing & insurance
ISPM-15 crates, shrink-wrap, tilt alarms and all-risk cover.
Transit Time & Shipping Costs Bulgaria → Turkey
| Mode | Weight / Size | Transit Time* | Typical Cost (max)** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (SOF → IST) | ≥ 50 kg | 1–2 days | €7.00 / kg |
| Groupage (LTL) | 1 EU pallet | 2–4 days | €300 / pallet |
| Full Truckload (FTL) | 13.6 m trailer | 1–2 days | €2 800 / truck |
*Transit time door-to-door under normal traffic. **Rates reflect upper-end market pricing and include fuel & tolls. Request a live quote for exact costs.
✈️ Airport references:
Sofia Airport |
Istanbul Airport
Import Duties & Taxes in Turkey
🏠 Personal belongings
Used household goods may enter Turkey duty-free under “Relocation Regime” if imported within 12 months of residency permit. See
Turkish Customs guidelines.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 % once approved
- 🔹 VAT: 0 %
- 🔹 Docs: Passport, residency card, inventory list
🏢 Commercial goods
ATR-covered EU-origin products generally enter without customs duty. Non-EU origin attracts Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rates plus 20 % VAT on CIF.
- 🔹 Duty: 0–12 % depending on HS code
- 🔹 VAT: 20 % on CIF
- 🔹 Excise: Levied on alcohol, tobacco, fuels
Frequently Asked Questions: Bulgaria → Turkey Shipping
Which documents are required for Turkish import?
Commercial invoice, packing list, CMR/BOL, ATR or EUR-MED (if applicable), and Turkish import entry filed with your tax ID (Vergi No).
How fast is express van delivery?
Dedicated sprinter van leaves Sofia within hours and can reach Istanbul in under 8 hours, Izmir in 12 hours, weather and border traffic permitting.
Do you handle oversized or heavy machinery?
Yes. We arrange permits, escort cars and low-bed trailers for construction machinery, presses and other out-of-gauge loads.
Is cargo insurance mandatory?
Not mandatory but highly recommended. We can issue all-risk marine insurance covering full replacement value.
Which Turkish ports & airports can you serve?
Major gateways include Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Port of Ambarlı, Port of Izmir and Mersin International Port.
Client Reviews: Bulgaria → Turkey Shipments
“Our CNC mill left Plovdiv on Friday and reached Bursa Monday morning, cleared and ready to install.”
🔧 Ivan T., Plovdiv → Bursa
“Groupage pallets collected in Varna arrived in Istanbul in 48 h with full tracking. Seamless service.”
📦 Maria D., Varna → Istanbul
“Household move from Sofia to Izmir — all boxes numbered, customs paperwork handled, no breakages.”
🏠 Petya & Serkan, Sofia → Izmir
“Oversized press (35 t) delivered to Ankara plant with police escort. Excellent route planning.”
🏗️ Mustafa K., Kazanlak → Ankara
