Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Dubai is 30 days 14h. Ships depart from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 30 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Dubai takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Arabia, Pegasus Airlines, Iraqi Airways and Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 4h 20m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Dubai by cargo ship is 5,213 Nautical Miles (9,655 Kilometres / 5,999 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ambarli (TRAMR) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Dubai by air is around 3,032 Kilometres (1,884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

817kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Dubai. 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

211kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Dubai. 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
Air Arabia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321
Iraqi Airways	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet+1 others
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others
FlyDubai	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Iraqi Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Mahan Air	1-2 times a day	BAE Systems 146-300
Flexflight	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
UR Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
Iraqi Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+6 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+6 others
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321 Freighter+7 others
Azerbaijan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Flynas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Flyadeal	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TMX2 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
TMX2 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TMX2 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
TMX2 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
TUX / EMA → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BSX / L74 → IMX / ME11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE3 / AE15 → IMX / ME11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Odyssey → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Istanbul to Dubai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Istanbul to Dubai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

Closest airports

İstanbul Airport to Dubai International Airport

Cargo flights

İstanbul Airport to Sharjah International Airport

Istanbul to Dubai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ambarli to Abu Dhabi

Closest seaports

Ambarli to Jebel Ali

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