Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Reykjavík is 23 days 12h. Ships depart from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive at Reykjavík (ISREY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive into Reykjavík (ISREY) around 23 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Reykjavík takes around 5h 55m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Icelandair, Wizz Air, LOT, Lufthansa and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 5h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Istanbul and Reykjavík. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Reykjavík by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Reykjavík by cargo ship is 4,960 Nautical Miles (9,186 Kilometres / 5,708 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Piraeus (GRPIR) and Reykjavík (ISREY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Reykjavík by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Reykjavík by air is around 4,119 Kilometres (2,560 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

816kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Reykjavík. 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 Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

214kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Reykjavík. 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
Icelandair	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
LOT	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
British Airways	Daily	Airbus A320neo+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → NEURFD15 / IR2 → IR1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SKIP, CMA CGM
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → YLW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Eimskip
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → BLUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Eimskip
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