Carpet shipping time from Istanbul to USA/EU

1. USA Shipping Times

Express Courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS)

• 3–7 days to most major cities (New York, Miami, LA, Chicago, Houston).

• Remote regions may take 1–2 extra days.

Air Cargo / Freight

• 7–14 days depending on airline schedules and customs clearance.

Sea Freight (rarely used for carpets)

• 25–45 days, not preferred for tourists.

2. EU Shipping Times

Express Courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS)

• 2–5 days to major cities (Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Stockholm).

• Border customs usually fast since rugs are low-risk.

Air Cargo

• 5–10 days average.

Within Europe via road courier (from Turkish border)

• 5–12 days depending on distance and logistics.

3. What Affects Delivery Time

• Weather delays at Istanbul Airport.

• Holiday season (November–January peak load).

• Customs backlog in the destination country.

• Incorrect phone number or address provided.

• Oversized or heavy rugs require special processing.

4. Typical Experience for Tourist Rug Shipments

• Most Istanbul rug shops use DHL or FedEx.

• Carpets are vacuum-packed and reduced by ~60% volume.

• Tracking number is provided within 12–24 hours.

• Delivery success rate is extremely high—loss/damage is rare.

5. Average Real-World Delivery Times

• USA East Coast: 3–5 days

• USA West Coast: 4–7 days

• Canada: 4–8 days

• EU (Schengen): 2–4 days

• UK: 3–6 days

• Australia: 5–9 days