Vehicle Transport Turkey ↔ Europe: The Complete Guide 2026

Europe is home to millions of people with Turkish roots, and the Europe-Turkey route is one of the most requested international routes for LUNVAX Logistics. Whether it's after a summer holiday, a permanent relocation, or simply because the vehicle will be used in Turkey, thousands of people every year want to complete this process safely and without hassle. In this guide, we explain step by step everything you need to know about transporting a vehicle from Europe to Turkey — durations, routes, documents and customs rules, including for Belgium and the Nordic countries.

1. Ways to transport your vehicle from Europe to Turkey

There are two main ways to get your vehicle from Europe to Turkey:

• Drive it yourself: a long and tiring journey of 2,000-3,500 km depending on your starting point. Fuel, rest stops, possible breakdowns and accident risk are all your own responsibility.
• Professional transport with LUNVAX Logistics: your vehicle is delivered, fully insured, door-to-door to your address in Turkey by experienced drivers using enclosed or open car carriers. You travel comfortably by plane — your vehicle arrives safely on its own.

2. Transport duration by country and region

The duration depends on your departure location. Average values:

• Germany, Austria, Switzerland: 5-9 business days
• Netherlands and Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège): 7-9 business days
• France: 7-10 business days
• United Kingdom and Ireland: 8-10 business days
• Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway): 9-12 business days

Because demand rises sharply in the summer season (June-August), we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance.

3. Countries and cities served by LUNVAX Logistics

LUNVAX Logistics organises regular vehicle transport from across Europe, including Belgium and the Nordic countries. Belgium has two main regions — Dutch-speaking Flanders (Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent) and French-speaking Wallonia (Liège, Charleroi, Namur) — and we serve both via our Benelux pages. Find route and delivery details on the country and city pages below:

City-specific vehicle transport guides

Detailed guides on cost, duration and customs rules for Turkey vehicle transport from these cities:

4. Customs and import rules in Turkey (summary)

If you plan to drive your own vehicle and enter Turkey with a foreign license plate, the main rules under Turkish customs law are as follows:

• You must have spent at least 185 days abroad (e.g. in your home country) during the past year
• The vehicle may stay in Turkey for a maximum of 730 days (24 months)
• Required documents: vehicle registration document, driving licence, vehicle insurance (green card / border insurance), passport and residence permit
• The remaining stay duration of the vehicle can be checked online via the "Yabancı Plakalı Taşıt İşlemleri" e-services module, introduced in 2026 by the Turkish Ministry of Trade

If you have LUNVAX Logistics transport your vehicle, you also receive up-to-date information tailored to your situation regarding customs and temporary importation.

5. Damaged, non-running or electric (EV) vehicles

Even if your vehicle is non-running, accident-damaged or electric, it's not a problem: with flatbed transport from LUNVAX Logistics, your vehicle is loaded onto a special platform without needing to start, and transported safely to Turkey. For electric vehicles, all necessary battery safety measures are taken.

6. The LUNVAX Logistics process — 5 steps

7. Why choose LUNVAX Logistics?

LUNVAX Logistics is a professional logistics and vehicle transport company with a wide operating network between Turkey and Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Nordic countries, Switzerland, Austria, the UK and many other European countries. With regular connections from dozens of European cities — including Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo — fully insured door-to-door transport, special flatbed solutions for damaged/EV vehicles, and a 24/7 support team in Turkish, English, German and French, LUNVAX Logistics is the trusted name for vehicle logistics between Europe and Turkey.

To get a quote for vehicle transport between Europe and Turkey, message us now on WhatsApp or visit our Vehicle Transport Turkey ↔ Europe page.