Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Mumbai is 21 days 15h. Ships depart from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive at Nhava Sheva (INNSA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive into Nhava Sheva (INNSA) around 21 days 15h later. These services are operated by AAK, SLS, Wan Hai, CMA CGM, AAK, OOCL, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, China United, China United, AAK, China United, SLS, China United, Wan Hai, China United, SLS, China United and Wan Hai.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Mumbai takes around 6h 29m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Silk Way West Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Flynas, FlyDubai, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Royal Jordanian and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 6h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Mumbai. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 6h 29m. Turkish Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Mumbai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Mumbai by cargo ship is 7,267 Nautical Miles (13,458 Kilometres / 8,363 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Istanbul (TRIST) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Mumbai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Mumbai by air is around 4,840 Kilometres (3,008 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

825kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Mumbai. 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 Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

306kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Mumbai. 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 777-200F Freighter+4 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Azerbaijan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+5 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Flynas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Kuwait Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Jazeera Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+5 others
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TIP / AAK - TIP	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK, Wan Hai
FE / AAK - FE	Direct	N/A	SLS, AAK
FM1 → CUL - IMR \| UNIG - IMR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
CEX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → GULFEMIR / IRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
LS → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
TUX / EMA → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
FM1 → IM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
FM1 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
FMS / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → GULFJJS1 / JJS/SJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, GFS
FM1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
AM1 / CEX → CWS / CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, X-Press Feeders
AM1 / CEX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → GULFHERC/AS8 / HLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
LS → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
AM1 → ICI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
FMS / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → CSC / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, GFS
AM1 → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
FM1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
AM1 → CI8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
AM1 / FMS / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → SGS / SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, China United, GFS
AM1 / FMS / CEX → CSX / CWX2 / ASEAN - CSX \| CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, GFS, X-Press Feeders
FM1 → SI8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MARMARA SEA B → Ecumed → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MARMARA SEA B → Ecumed → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MARMARA SEA B → Z55 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MARMARA SEA B → MMX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MARMARA SEA B → E14 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MARMARA SEA B → TA12 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TL → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ADRIAKIA → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Istanbul to Mumbai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Istanbul to Mumbai by Air freight

Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Istanbul to Mumbai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ambarli to Nhava Sheva

Closest seaports

Istanbul to Nhava Sheva

Most frequent

Gemlik to Nhava Sheva

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