Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Barcelona and Istanbul is 5 days 9h. Ships depart from Barcelona (ESBCN) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Barcelona and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Barcelona (ESBCN) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 5 days 9h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and Arkas.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Barcelona to Istanbul takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Barcelona and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) 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 3h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 3h to send cargo via road from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Barcelona and Istanbul by cargo ship is 1,509 Nautical Miles (2,794 Kilometres / 1,736 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Barcelona (ESBCN) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Barcelona to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Barcelona and Istanbul by road is 2,237 Kilometres (1,390 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 3h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Barcelona to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Barcelona and Istanbul by air is around 2,222 Kilometres (1,381 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

287kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

110kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Barcelona 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+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASA / MARMAEXP / SLR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Arkas, Maersk, EMES, Turkon
WBS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Arkas, Hapag-Lloyd, EMES
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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