Abu Dhabi to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul, Turkey by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Air Freight

4h 40m, Every 1-2 days

137kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Container Ship

16 days 18h, Every 1-2 weeks

699kg CO₂ (per TEU)

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by plane will take about 4h 40m and departs from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrives into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Pegasus Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

4h 40m
Every 1-2 days
2,980 km
1,852 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

137kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: PCPegasus Airlines
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A321+1 others
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Closest airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

4h 54m
2-4 times a day
3,041 km
1,890 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

87kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A321neo
Carrier Identifier: EYEtihad Airways
1-2 times a dayAirbus A321+2 others
Carrier Identifier: MEMEA
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320+1 others
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Air routes from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul by ship will take about 16 days 18h and departs from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrives into Aliaga (TRALI). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. X-Press Feeders is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Aliaga

Port of loading

Port of loading

16 days 18h
Every 1-2 weeks
5,924 km
3,681 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

699kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: x-press-feedersASX →
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksX-Press Feeders
Carrier Identifier: 22AAIM1 / IRX →
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksWan Hai, X-Press Feeders
Carrier Identifier: x-press-feedersCWC →
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksX-Press Feeders
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Ocean routes from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

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