Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Athens is 7 days 7h. Ships depart from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive at Piraeus (GRPIR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive into Piraeus (GRPIR) around 7 days 7h later. These services are operated by ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO and OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Athens takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Istanbul and Athens. 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 Istanbul to Athens by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 11h 21m to send cargo via road from Istanbul and Athens. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Athens by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Athens by cargo ship is 1,621 Nautical Miles (3,002 Kilometres / 1,865 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yenikoy (TRYEN) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Athens by road is 1,092 Kilometres (678 Miles) and will typically take around 11h 21m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Istanbul to Athens by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Athens by air is around 620 Kilometres (385 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

285kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Athens. 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 Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

29kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Athens. 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
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE ATLAS+1 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM LAPIS
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	EA CENTAURUS+4 others
OOCL	N/A	OOCL GUANGZHOU

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Grimaldi	Every 2-4 weeks	GRANDE SCANDINAVIA+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	MARLA BULL+8 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CELSIUS LIVERPOOL+5 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC ALIX 3+12 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	MAX SCHULTE+4 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	DELPHIS BOTHNIA+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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