Express shipping offers the fastest, most secure, and reliable solution for businesses seeking exceptional customer experience or seamless door-to-door delivery from Malaysia to Turkey.

It is especially ideal for time-sensitive and high-value parcels for three reasons:

• Time Efficiency: Express shipping typically takes just 2-6 working days through scheduled air freight, significantly faster than sea freight, which takes 20-28 days on average.
• Enhanced Security: Due to stricter regulations from authorities like IATA and ICAO, mandatory advanced screening, fewer handling points, and shorter transit times, shipment risks are significantly minimized.
• Cost Optimization: While upfront costs may be higher, express shipping offers predictable pricing with fewer hidden charges. Additionally, faster delivery minimizes operational disruptions, avoids stock shortages, and boosts customer satisfaction, leading to long-term cost savings.

Businesses consistently choose DHL Express to ship parcels from Malaysia to Turkey due to our proven delivery speed, high security standard, reliable service quality, and competitive pricing.

• Faster Delivery: With a robust integrated network and consistent flight schedules, DHL Express ensures parcels from Malaysia reach Turkey in just 2-6 days, far quicker than most shipping options available in the market. 

• Integrated Network Minimizes Cargo Risks: Shipments are transported quickly and securely through a unified logistics framework, supported by preplanned flight schedules, strategically located hubs, and local service centers in over 220 countries, reducing risks at every step.

• Advanced Technology Enhances Security: DHL Express employs strict handling protocols and advanced surveillance systems across our facilities, ensuring enhanced protection for shipments throughout their journey.

• Competitive and Reliable Shipping Costs: DHL Express offers stable pricing and exclusive discounts tailored to shipping frequency and volume.

The standard costs of shipping parcels from Malaysia to Turkey is determined by dimensional weight, delivery speed, and the optional services required.

You can calculate an estimated shipping cost using MyDHL+, but the estimation does not include the exclusive discount your business entitled to.

For detailed instructions, refer to our guide on estimating shipping costs.

Typically, DHL Express delivers parcels from Malaysia to Turkey within 2-3 business days. Actual transit times depend on the shipment's departure and destination cities:

• 2 days: For shipments between major Malaysian cities with DHL Express hubs, such as Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuching, or Kota Kinabalu to major cities in Turkey like Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Adana. 
• 3-6 days: For shipments originating from suburban Malaysian towns or destined for remote areas in Turkey outside the main hubs.

To start exporting goods from Malaysia to Turkey, businesses must comply with the customs documentation of both countries. Here's the list of necessary documents:

Mandatory Documents:

• Business Registration Certificate (SSM)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Export Declaration (K2 Form)
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Billing of Lading/Air Waybill

Optional Documents (Depending on Your Business and Goods):

• Export Licenses: Required for controlled goods.
• Import Licenses: For goods subject to import restrictions or quotas.
• Product-Specific Certifications/Permits/Licenses: Necessary for regulated items like food, plants, animals, and certain manufactured goods. 
• Certificate of Origin

Document requirements may vary based on the type and conditions of your shipment.

If you're a DHL Express business account holder, your dedicated account manager will provide guidance and support throughout the documentation process.

Türkiye enforces strict import controls through the Ministry of Trade (Ticaret Bakanlığı) and the Turkish Customs Administration to protect national security, public health, public morals, the environment, and public order.

Prohibited items for import into Türkiye include:

• Illegal drugs & controlled substances: Narcotics and psychotropic substances (heroin, morphine, opium, cocaine, marijuana/cannabis, amphetamines, and all derivatives), synthetic drugs, and any form of illegal intoxicants. Unauthorized or counterfeit medicinal products and prescription medicines without proper documentation are also prohibited.
• Weapons & related items: Firearms, ammunition, explosives, war materials, swords, daggers, bladed weapons, military equipment, and replicas or imitations. These generally require special prior authorization from the relevant authorities or are prohibited.
• Pornographic or immoral materials: Discs, storage devices, printed materials, media, or any content containing pornographic, obscene, or immoral material that contradicts Turkish public morals.
• Counterfeit & infringing goods: Fake branded products, pirated media, counterfeit currency, forged documents, and any goods violating trademarks, copyrights, patents, or other intellectual property rights.
• Surveillance and espionage-related devices: Items containing hidden cameras (e.g., disguised as watches, pens, or glasses), eavesdropping devices, and similar surveillance equipment (restrictions also apply to drones and quadcopters).
• Certain hazardous or controlled items: Fireworks, explosives, radioactive substances, hazardous chemicals, ozone-depleting substances, certain waste materials, and items posing risks to health, safety, or the environment. Gambling machines and similar devices are also prohibited.
• Certain food, health, cosmetic, animal, and plant products may be prohibited or restricted depending on the product type, ingredients, country of origin, health status, or required approvals from relevant Turkish authorities. This includes fresh or processed meat, dairy products, and many animal-derived products. Live animals, plants, seeds, and items that may carry pests or diseases are strictly controlled or prohibited. Prescription medicines require proper documentation.

For the most up-to-date details, consult us via DHL Express Malaysia social media before shipping.

Yes, most shipments going from Malaysia to Türkiye are subject to import duties and taxes.

Türkiye does not provide a general duty-free de minimis threshold for commercial shipments.

Hence, commercial shipments may be subject to:

• Import duty. Varies by HS code and product category. Typically ranging from 0% to over 20% (some categories higher with additional duties), calculated on the CIF value. Preferential rates may apply under trade agreements or rules of origin.
• Import VAT. Standard rate of 20%, applied on the CIF value + customs duty + any other applicable charges. Reduced rates (1% or 10%) apply to certain goods such as some foodstuffs and agricultural products.
• Possible additional charges. Such as Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) on specific items (e.g., electronics, vehicles, luxury goods), customs declaration/processing fees, and other regulatory fees.Import duty and VAT rates depend on the item’s HS code. Duties and taxes are usually paid by the importer or recipient in Türkiye unless the sender has arranged to pay them.

No. English shipping documents, including the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and air waybill, are generally sufficient for customs clearance for shipments from Malaysia to Türkiye. 

However, Turkish may be required for product labels, instructions for use (IFU), and retail packaging if the goods are meant for commercial distribution or sale in Türkiye. This is especially relevant for regulated categories such as food, cosmetics, and medical devices, where Turkish labeling, ingredient lists, safety information, and compliance with relevant ministry standards (e.g., Ministry of Health/TİTCK for medical devices and cosmetics, or Ministry of Agriculture for food) apply to labels and market-ready product information. 

For medical devices and certain professional-use items, exceptions may allow English on the label itself if full Turkish instructions and safety information are provided separately. Always verify specific HS codes and product regulations, as additional control certificates or notifications (e.g., ÜTS for medical devices/cosmetics) may be needed.