How do I choose an abaya length from a Turkish store?

Measure from shoulder to heel in centimetres and compare with the length chart on the item page, adding a backup length if possible.

Does an abaya crease in the parcel?

Light folds may show after packing and usually drop out when you hang it after opening or press it gently to suit the fabric. Folding with soft paper between the layers keeps them lighter.

How long does shipping abayas from Turkey take?

About two weeks by land to Syria, and by air in 3 to 5 days to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Shipping Abayas from Turkey to Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia: Cost and Time

Shipping abayas from Turkey: to Syria by land in about two weeks, to Jordan by land or sea, and to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf by air in about 3 to 5 days. Buy yourself and send to your Turkish address, or send the links with Buy for Me for an 8% commission on the product value; each country’s details are below.

Updated 19 October 2026 · اقرأ بالعربية

What matters when shipping abayas

Abayas and scarves are light and fold small, so several pieces fit one carton without raising the cost much, while coats and heavy jilbabs take more space.

Length and fabric

Turkish modest fashion is often sold by length and size together, so measure from shoulder to heel and compare with the store’s chart, and read the fabric (crepe, chiffon or cotton) and whether it needs a lining. Ask for colour and length to be checked on arrival before closing.

How to read an abaya listing before ordering

Look on the store page for three things: total length in centimetres, sleeve width, and whether the fabric turns see-through in light. Turkish abayas come open-front, closed with buttons or with a zip, so choose the cut you will actually wear. If it is embroidered, ask whether the embroidery is on the chest and sleeves only, because that changes how it is folded in the parcel.

Looking after the fabric on arrival

Crepe and light linen crease after long folding, so hang the abaya as soon as the parcel is opened and let the folds fall out before the first wear, and do not iron delicate fabric on high heat. Pieces with embroidery or beads are usually hand-washed or dry-cleaned, so check the care label inside.

Common mistakes when ordering an abaya

The most returned item is the wrong length, so do not rely on S and M alone but on the length chart. Watch the shoulder width on open-front abayas, the fabric thickness in summer, and the fact that black differs between crepe and nida. Ask for a photo of the piece at the warehouse if the look matters.

Transit, delivery and price by country

Syria — abayas: the route is by land and takes about two weeks, with delivery in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs and Hama. A medium carton (60×40×40 cm, up to 15 kg) is priced at a reference 15 to 20 US dollars by region, customs excluded. Jordan — abayas: the route is by land (about two weeks) or by sea (one to two months) depending on the shipment, with delivery in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa and Aqaba. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman — abayas: the route is by air from Istanbul in about 3 to 5 days, up to a week. Delivery in Kuwait: Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya and Jahra; in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Makkah; in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman; in Qatar: Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Al Khor; in Bahrain: Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and Isa Town; in Oman: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and Nizwa. Charges on abayas may apply in each country by value and quantity, and commercial quantities get a separate quote.

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