Amazon Saudi Arabia Delivery: Times, Fees and Free Shipping Threshold

On Amazon Saudi Arabia, delivery is free for non-members on eligible orders worth SAR 100 or more shipped by Amazon, arriving within one to two business days. If the order does not qualify, standard delivery fees start at SAR 12 depending on what is in your basket. Prime members get free same-day delivery in Riyadh and Jeddah on eligible orders placed before 12pm and above SAR 100, plus free next-day delivery in major cities. (Verified 24 September 2026.)

Prime delivery times by region

Region	Prime delivery option	Cost
Riyadh and Jeddah	Same day (order before 12pm, Prime-badged item, above SAR 100)	Free
Riyadh and Jeddah	Next day	Free
Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, Khobar, Taif	Next day	Free
Jubail, Buraydah, Khamis Mushait, Abha, Hail, Al Ahsa, Hofuf, Jazan, Al Kharj	Within two days	Free
All other areas	Standard, 4 to 6 days	Free

Source: the "Prime shipping benefits" page on amazon.sa. The table is indicative; the final speed for your address is confirmed at checkout.

Shipping without a Prime subscription: threshold and fees

• Free shipping is open to everyone on orders containing eligible items worth SAR 100 or more shipped by Amazon, arriving in 1–2 business days once all items are ready to ship.
• Items sold and shipped by third-party sellers do not count toward the free-delivery threshold.
• If the order does not qualify, standard delivery is available from SAR 12 depending on the item types, arriving in 1–2 business days.
• You can also collect from a pickup point on eligible items.

When does the membership beat paying for shipping?

Compare two numbers only: the annual plan at SAR 140, about SAR 11.7 a month, against delivery fees starting at SAR 12 per non-qualifying order. In other words, a single monthly order under SAR 100 roughly covers the whole annual subscription. Full pricing is in Amazon Prime Saudi Arabia pricing.

Free international shipping from the Global Store

The official Prime page advertises free shipping from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany for Prime members, and the help page spells out eligibility:

• Eligible items carry a "Free International Shipping" message on the product detail page or in search results.
• Cancelling items, combining orders, or changing the shipping address, speed or preferences may affect continued eligibility.
• You can ship to more than one address as long as each address separately meets the free international shipping requirements.

Amazon publishes separate terms for items sold by third-party sellers and shipped from outside the Kingdom, so check the product page before ordering anything sourced abroad.

Practical notes that save you time

1. Set your default address in your account; the Prime shipping information shown while you browse is calculated against it.
2. Check the order cut-off displayed on the product detail page if you want same-day delivery.
3. Large quantities can lose eligibility: ordering many units of one item may make it ineligible for fast shipping because the units are not all in the same location, so same-day and next-day options disappear.
4. Signature on delivery: orders paid by credit card or above SAR 1,500 may require a signature.
5. Benefits apply only to items carrying the Prime badge; if your order mixes in ineligible items, you pay shipping on those alone.

Where is my order? Tracking a shipment

Track the shipment from the "Your Orders" page in your account, where tracking information and order details appear. If a shipment shows as "Delivered" but has not reached you, Amazon has a dedicated help page for that case which starts the investigation and reimbursement process; contact routes are in Amazon Saudi Arabia customer service.

And if the maths shows the membership saves you money, start it at the lowest available cost through the cheapest Prime subscription offer.

Frequently asked questions

What is the free shipping threshold on Amazon Saudi Arabia?

SAR 100 or more of eligible items shipped by Amazon. Third-party seller items do not count toward it.

How much is delivery if the order is below the threshold?

From SAR 12 depending on the item types in your basket, with delivery in 1–2 business days.

Is same-day delivery available everywhere?

No. It is advertised for Riyadh and Jeddah on eligible orders placed before 12pm and above SAR 100.

Is international shipping free with Prime?

It is free on eligible Global Store items carrying the "Free International Shipping" message from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

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