Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Helsinki is 25 days 3h. Ships depart from Gemlik (TRGEM) and arrive at Helsinki (FIHEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Gemlik (TRGEM) and arrive into Helsinki (FIHEL) around 25 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Helsinki takes around 3h 36m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and LOT and the typical transit time is around 3h 36m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Helsinki. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 3h 36m. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 16h to send cargo via road from Istanbul and Helsinki. 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 Helsinki by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Helsinki by cargo ship is 4,325 Nautical Miles (8,010 Kilometres / 4,977 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gemlik (TRGEM) and Helsinki (FIHEL).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Istanbul to Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Helsinki by road is 3,740 Kilometres (2,324 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 16h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Istanbul to Helsinki by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Helsinki by air is around 2,137 Kilometres (1,328 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

622kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Helsinki. 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 Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

168kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Helsinki. 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Airbus A320neo+5 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → BAL10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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