Shipping from Dubai
to Comoros.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to the Comoros by sea and by air. We carry business and personal cargo. This is the smallest market we serve, and we will be straight with you about what that means: there is no direct service, so the wait for a suitable ship is usually the longest part of the journey. Plan around the schedule and this route works well.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Comoros.
Shipping from Dubai to Comoros takes about 18 to 34 days by sea to Moroni or Mutsamudu, and 4 to 10 days by air into Moroni. There are no direct services from Dubai, so your cargo changes ship at an East African or Indian Ocean hub and then catches a feeder to the islands. That wait for the feeder is usually the biggest part of the transit, not the sailing itself. Mutsamudu on Anjouan is the deeper port and often has better connections. Moroni on Grande Comore serves the capital. We deliver on all three islands. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Comoros route, door to door. Tell us which island and how firm your date is.

Ports and gateways
Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. The Comoros has two sea ports we use and two airports. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- MoroniSea port · Mozambique ChannelMoroni, Grande Comore and the capital. Where most consumer goods land
How cargo reaches Moroni
Shipping from Dubai to Moroni requires confirmed vessel acceptance and local handling, and normally arrives on a feeder from an Indian Ocean hub. The port works cargo offshore by barge rather than at a deep berth, and times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Mutsamudu is the alternative deep water option. The quote separates ocean freight, feeder charges, lighterage, terminal handling, customs and delivery. Get a rate for Moroni - MutsamuduSea port · Mozambique ChannelMutsamudu and Anjouan. The deeper of the two ports, taking bigger ships
How cargo reaches Mutsamudu
Shipping from Dubai to Mutsamudu requires confirmed vessel acceptance and local handling, and normally arrives on a feeder from an Indian Ocean hub. It is the deepest berth in the islands, so larger consignments route here, and times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Moroni is the alternative for Grande Comore. The quote separates ocean freight, feeder charges, terminal handling, customs, equipment and delivery. Get a rate for Mutsamudu - FomboniInter-island portMohéli, by transfer from Moroni or Mutsamudu
How cargo reaches Fomboni
Shipping from Dubai to Fomboni arrives first at Moroni or Mutsamudu, then transfers to the inter island service that serves Mohéli on a limited schedule. That second leg sets the timing, so we confirm the days when we quote. Mutsamudu is the alternative when the cargo is heavy or oversized. The quote separates ocean freight, terminal handling, the inter island leg, customs and delivery. Get a rate for Fomboni - Prince Said Ibrahim, MoroniHAHAirportThe whole country. The air gateway, on Grande Comore
How cargo reaches Prince Said Ibrahim, Moroni
Air freight from Dubai to Prince Said Ibrahim can use accepted connecting capacity, with any direct uplift confirmed live, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. Hold capacity on island services is small, so we confirm the days when we quote. Moroni by sea is the alternative for volume. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs and final delivery charges. Get a rate for Prince Said Ibrahim, Moroni - Ouani, AnjouanAirportAnjouan, on inter-island services
How cargo reaches Ouani, Anjouan
Air freight from Dubai to Ouani connects through Moroni, then moves on the short domestic hop to Anjouan, which takes only small and light consignments. Space on that leg is the limit, so we confirm the days when we quote. Mutsamudu by sea is the alternative for anything heavy. The quote separates uplift, connection, the domestic leg, screening, terminal, customs and delivery. Get a rate for Ouani, Anjouan
- MoroniSea port · Mozambique ChannelMoroni, Grande Comore and the capital. Where most consumer goods land
Before you ship
Import rules
for the Comoros.
It would be easy to write something dramatic here and it would not be true. The paperwork for the Comoros is ordinary: an invoice, a packing list, a bill of lading and a certificate of origin, with licences on specific categories only. There is no conformity certificate to obtain in Dubai and no cargo tracking note. What actually decides your shipment is the schedule. There is no direct service from Dubai, so your goods change ship at a hub and then wait for a feeder to the islands, and that wait is usually longer than the sailing. So on this route, useful help means finding the right ship and being honest about the range, not producing paperwork faster.

Documentation
Documents you need
for the Comoros.
These 7 cover most shipments to the Comoros. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06Import licence, if your product is in a licensed category
- 07Your buyer import registration
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.

How it works
Dubai to Comoros
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in the Comoros.
- 01
Tell us the island and your date
Grande Comore, Anjouan or Mohéli, and how firm your delivery date needs to be. The schedule is the constraint here.
- 02
We find the right sailing
We look at what is actually running rather than a published pattern, and tell you honestly what the range is.
- 03
We book and clear
We collect the goods, load them, and handle the paperwork at both ends.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Comoros
questions, answered.
The 14 we are asked most on the Dubai to Comoros route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Comoros take?
About 18 to 34 days by sea, and 4 to 10 days by air into Moroni. There are no direct services, so cargo changes ship at a hub and waits for a feeder to the islands. That wait is usually the biggest part of the figure.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Comoros cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in the Comoros it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to the Comoros is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to the Comoros is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
Why does it take so long for the distance?
Because the limit is how often a ship calls, not how far it is. The Comoros is a very small market with no direct service from Dubai, so cargo depends on feeder ships running on a thin pattern. The sailing itself is not the problem.
Is there a certificate or tracking note to arrange?
No. Unlike the West African routes there is no conformity certificate and no cargo tracking note. The paperwork is ordinary, with licences on specific categories only. We still check your product, but it usually comes back clear.
Should my cargo go to Moroni or Mutsamudu?
Moroni serves the capital on Grande Comore and is where most consumer goods head. Mutsamudu on Anjouan is deeper and often gets a better connection, but cargo for Grande Comore then needs an inter island transfer. It depends on the sailings available.
Should I ship LCL or a full container?
Worth asking, because the usual logic can flip here. A shared container that is already scheduled can move your goods sooner than waiting for a full container to be arranged onto a suitable feeder. If your volume is near the line, we will price both.
Can you deliver to Mohéli?
Yes, by inter island transfer from Moroni or Mutsamudu. It runs on its own schedule and is a real stage, so we quote it separately rather than folding it into the port arrival date.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight to the Comoros door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. Your goods load at Jebel Ali and come into Moroni. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
How can I make a Comoros shipment more reliable?
Build flexibility into the date rather than pushing on the rate, because availability is the constraint. Consider a shared container if your volume is borderline. Decide the island early. And treat the range we give you as a real range.
Is air freight worth it to the Comoros?
For genuinely urgent cargo, yes, though it is less of a shortcut than on bigger markets. There is no direct flight, so the connections themselves take days. It still beats the sea alternative substantially.
Do you handle customs clearance in the Comoros?
Yes, at both ends. We do the export papers in Dubai and clear the goods in the Comoros. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Moroni in one container.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to the Comoros?
Yes. We move project cargo to the Comoros as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship into Moroni. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Comoros?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what the Comoros checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection

