Shipping from Dubai
to Lithuania.

We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Lithuania by sea and by air. We carry business and personal cargo. Everything by sea comes through Klaipeda, which handled a record 1.3 million containers in 2025. If you are bringing a car, there is a code it needs before it enters the country, and almost nobody mentions it.

Overview

Sea and air freight
to Lithuania.

Shipping from Dubai to Lithuania takes about 36 to 55 days by sea, and 1 to 4 days by air. Container cargo relays two or more times in Europe before the Baltic leg, so a current Dubai to Vilnius routing through Klaipeda is about 36 days and another multimodal routing reaches about 54 and a half. Klaipeda is Lithuania’s only major seaport and its container gateway, and it handled a record 1,308,687 containers in 2025. From there cargo moves inland to Vilnius, Kaunas and the rest of the country. Air cargo flies into Vilnius, or Kaunas for central Lithuania. We deliver everywhere, including Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Siauliai, Panevezys, Alytus, Marijampole and Mazeikiai. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Lithuania route, door to door.

A wide pencil-style drawing of the Dubai to Lithuania shipping lane: on the left the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa and the UAE flag, on the right Gediminas Tower above Vilnius and the Lithuanian flag, joined by a dotted route across a pale world map with a container ship below and an aircraft above
DubaiJebel Ali · DXBSea 36 to 55 days through Klaipeda · Air 1 to 4 days to Vilnius or KaunasLithuaniaPort of Klaipeda · VNO

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. Sea cargo to Lithuania discharges at Port of Klaipeda, the only sea port in the country, so there is no discharge port to choose. What is worth choosing is the mode, and where the cargo clears.

  1. 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
  2. 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.

    • Port of KlaipedaLTKLJSea port, Baltic SeaKlaipeda, Vilnius, Kaunas and nationwide Lithuanian distribution
      How cargo reaches Port of Klaipeda Klaipeda is Lithuania’s only major seaport and handles all of the country’s container traffic, a record 1,308,687 containers in 2025. Cargo from Dubai reaches it through two or more European or Baltic connections, which is where the 36 to 55 day range comes from rather than from the port itself. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. From here cargo moves inland by road and rail to Vilnius and Kaunas. Get a rate for Port of Klaipeda
    • Vilnius AirportVNOAirportVilnius and eastern Lithuania
      How cargo reaches Vilnius Airport Air freight from Dubai to Vilnius connects through a European hub, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. It is Lithuania's busiest airport and serves the capital and the east. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Kaunas is the alternative and takes the freighters. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs, import VAT and final delivery. Get a rate for Vilnius Airport
    • Kaunas AirportKUNAirportKaunas and central Lithuania
      How cargo reaches Kaunas Airport Air freight from Dubai to Kaunas connects through a European hub, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. It is the country's main freighter airport, so heavy or outsized consignments usually land here rather than at Vilnius. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Vilnius is the alternative for scheduled belly capacity. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs, import VAT and final delivery. Get a rate for Kaunas Airport

Before you ship

Import rules
for Lithuania.

Lithuania runs on the two EU rules and we handle both. Whoever imports needs an EORI number, which is free, quick to obtain and required before any customs operation. And a safety filing called an Entry Summary Declaration has to reach EU customs before the goods arrive, under the system known as ICS2. The carrier files it and we supply the data. Then there is the one that catches people out, and it is genuinely a pre-shipment step rather than an arrival one. A vehicle bought abroad must obtain Lithuania’s owner declaration code, the SDK, before it is imported into the country, not after it lands. A vehicle from outside the European Economic Area also needs customs formalities and a conformity assessment before it can be registered. Tell us if a vehicle is involved and we will start with the SDK.

A Navo Shipping coordinator with a clipboard: certify, label and clear, settled before a shipment loads

Documentation

Documents you need
for Lithuania.

These 12 cover most shipments to Lithuania. 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
  • 06EORI number of the importer in Lithuania
  • 07EU customs declaration
  • 08ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration data, filed before arrival
  • 09SDK owner declaration code, obtained before a vehicle is imported
  • 10Vehicle conformity documentation, for a third-country vehicle import
  • 11Import licence, where the commodity is controlled
  • 12Proof of origin, where you are claiming preferential duty

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.

A Navo Shipping coordinator pointing to the export paperwork: commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin

How it works

Dubai to Lithuania
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 Lithuania.

  1. 01

    Send the details

    Tell us what you are sending, the HS code, how heavy it is, and where in Lithuania it goes. Say if a vehicle is involved.

  2. 02

    Get a price

    We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.

  3. 03

    We book and clear

    We check the EORI and, on a vehicle, the SDK before anything moves, then supply the ICS2 data, collect, load and clear.

  4. 04

    We deliver

    We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.

Questions

Cargo to Lithuania
questions, answered.

The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Lithuania route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.

How long does shipping from Dubai to Lithuania take?

Sea freight to Lithuania takes about 36 to 55 days, and air freight to Lithuania takes 1 to 4 days. Container cargo relays two or more times in Europe before the Baltic leg, which is where the time goes rather than at Klaipeda itself. We give you a date in writing when we quote.

Can you ship a car from Dubai to Lithuania?

Yes, and there is one step to get right first. A vehicle bought abroad must obtain Lithuania’s owner declaration code, the SDK, before it is imported into the country, not after it arrives. A vehicle from outside the European Economic Area also needs customs formalities and a conformity assessment before registration. Tell us early if a vehicle is involved and we will start with the SDK rather than the booking.

How much does shipping from Dubai to Lithuania cost?

It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Lithuania it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Lithuania is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Lithuania 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.

Which cities in Lithuania do you deliver to?

All of them. Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Siauliai, Panevezys, Alytus, Marijampole, Mazeikiai, Jonava, Utena, Kedainiai, Taurage, Telsiai, Ukmerge, Visaginas and Palanga. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.

Which port does my cargo arrive at?

Klaipeda. It is Lithuania’s only major seaport and handles all the country’s container traffic, a record 1,308,687 containers in 2025. From there cargo moves inland by road and rail to Vilnius, Kaunas and everywhere else. If you are told your cargo is going to Vilnius by sea, it is going to Klaipeda first.

Why does the sea leg take so long?

Because of how the cargo gets to the Baltic rather than anything about Klaipeda. Container cargo from Dubai relays two or more times in Europe and waits for the onward leg each time. Klaipeda itself is a substantial port handling well over a million containers a year.

Should I fly into Vilnius or Kaunas?

Vilnius for the capital and the east. Kaunas if the delivery is in central Lithuania, because it saves the road leg from Vilnius. Tell us the delivery town and we will pick.

What is an EORI number?

It is a free trading number used across the European Union. Whoever imports the goods needs one and no customs operation happens without it. It is quick to get online, and we check it before we load.

What is ICS2?

It is the EU safety and security system. A filing called an Entry Summary Declaration has to reach EU customs before your goods arrive. The carrier files it and we supply the data.

Do you deliver door to door?

Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Lithuania 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 Klaipeda. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. On a lane this long we will tell you honestly which is better.

Do you handle customs clearance in Lithuania?

Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Lithuania. 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. On a lane this long, consolidating properly before anything sails is worth the effort.

Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Lithuania?

Yes. We move project cargo to Lithuania as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship. Klaipeda handles substantial volume and has the inland connections to move heavy pieces on. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.

I am moving to Lithuania. Do I get relief on my belongings?

You may. Qualifying people transferring residence from outside the EU can import personal property free of import duties and VAT. Lithuania normally requires at least twelve continuous months of previous residence in the third country and at least six months of previous use of the goods. If a car is part of the move, the SDK requirement still applies. Tell us your situation and we will explain what to expect.

Ready to ship from Dubai
to Lithuania?

Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Lithuania 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
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