Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bucharest and Istanbul is 10 days 20h. Ships depart from Constanta (ROCND) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bucharest and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Constanta (ROCND) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 10 days 20h later. These services are operated by ZIM, CMA CGM, AAK, AAK, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bucharest to Istanbul takes around 1h 22m. Flights depart from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bucharest and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 22m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bucharest and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 1h 26m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 11h 53m to send cargo via road from Bucharest 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 Bucharest to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul by cargo ship is 5,192 Nautical Miles (9,616 Kilometres / 5,975 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Constanta (ROCND) and Istanbul (TRIST).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul by road is 440 Kilometres (274 Miles) and will typically take around 11h 53m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Bucharest to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bucharest and Istanbul by air is around 1,640 Kilometres (1,019 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

620kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bucharest 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 Bucharest to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

86kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bucharest 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
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Wizz Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HL - BSX \| ML - Z84 \| UNIF - EGYPT - ROMANIA → WTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
BSMAR → IAS1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
NBS → TAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
NBS → TL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt → ADRIAKIA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt → Line B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Port Said - Chornomorsk → WAF7 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → WAF7 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → AE15 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Port Said - Chornomorsk → WAF3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → WAF3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Port Said - Chornomorsk → AE19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Port Said - Chornomorsk → SLA → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Port Said - Chornomorsk → WAF6 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → WAF6 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Port Said - Chornomorsk → TA12 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Port Said - Chornomorsk → JEDDAH 1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → SLA → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → TA12 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → AE19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z84 → JEDDAH 1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Bucharest to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Bucharest to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Closest airports

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Cargo flights

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Bucharest to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Constanta to Ambarli

Closest seaports

Constanta to Istanbul

Most frequent

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Bucharest to Istanbul by Road

Quickest road route

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