Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Athens to Istanbul takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between Athens and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 25m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Athens and Istanbul. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 15h 24m to send cargo via road from Athens and Istanbul. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 5

What is the distance by road between Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Athens and Istanbul by road is 571 Kilometres (355 Miles) and will typically take around 15h 24m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 6

What is the distance between Athens to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Athens and Istanbul by air is around 553 Kilometres (344 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

38kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Athens 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	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sky Express	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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