Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Istanbul is 13 days 9h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Gebze (TRGEB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Gebze (TRGEB) around 13 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Amsterdam and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 12h. Turkish Airlines, FedEx and Lufthansa operates Boeing 777 Freighter, Boeing 767-300 Freighter, Boeing 757-200 Freighter and Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Amsterdam to Istanbul by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 24h 30m to send cargo via road from Amsterdam and Istanbul. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Istanbul by cargo ship is 3,370 Nautical Miles (6,241 Kilometres / 3,878 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Gebze (TRGEB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Istanbul by road is 2,713 Kilometres (1,686 Miles) and will typically take around 24h 30m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Istanbul by air is around 2,254 Kilometres (1,401 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

579kg - 666kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

84kg - 153kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Pegasus Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
KLM	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+1 others
FedExF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
AirSERBIA	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Tarom	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Fly One	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
LOT	Every 4-6 weeks	Embraer 190+3 others
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Road Feeder Service+4 others
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+8 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC DAISY+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC TURKIYE+80 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	VISTULA MAERSK+6 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	CAPE CORFU+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Amsterdam to Istanbul By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Gebze

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