Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 23 days 1h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 23 days 1h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai, CMA CGM and Wan Hai.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul takes around 4h 42m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and Jazeera Airways and the typical transit time is around 4h 42m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 4h 55m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul by cargo ship is 4,036 Nautical Miles (7,475 Kilometres / 4,645 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul by air is around 3,041 Kilometres (1,890 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by sea?

Accepted Answer

805kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

194kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Jazeera Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+2 others
MEA	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
Royal Jordanian	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Jazeera Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Turkmenistan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-700+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IM1 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
GULFEMIR / IRX → CEX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
IM1 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Closest airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Cargo flights

Al Maktoum International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Ambarli

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