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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Istanbul is 10 days. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Gemlik (TRGEM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Istanbul?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Gemlik (TRGEM) around 10 days later. These services are operated by AAK, CMA CGM, SLS, CMA CGM and Wan Hai.

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

The quickest flight from Mecca to Istanbul takes around 3h 39m. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Istanbul?

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Flynas, Pegasus Airlines, Flyadeal, Nile Air, Nesma Airlines and Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 39m.

What is the distance between Mecca to Istanbul by ship?

The distance between Mecca and Istanbul by cargo ship is 5,903 Nautical Miles (10,933 Kilometres / 6,794 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Istanbul (TRIST).

What is the distance between Mecca to Istanbul by air?

The distance between Mecca and Istanbul by air is around 2,389 Kilometres (1,485 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

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

563kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Istanbul. 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.

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

207kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Istanbul. 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.

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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mecca and Istanbul?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 3h 49m. EgyptAir operates on this route.

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Mecca to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mecca to Istanbul by plane will take about 3h 39m and departs from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrives into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Flynas is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Departs from

JED

Departs from

SAW

3h 39m: 2-4 times a day

2,332 km
1,449 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

108kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Flynas	Daily	Airbus A320neo
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
Flyadeal	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Nile Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Nesma Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Pegasus Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others

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Closest airports

King Abdulaziz International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

JED

Departs from

IST

3h 49m: Every few hours

2,389 km
1,485 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

207kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Saudia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Flyadeal	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Turkish Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
MEA	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air Cairo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
EgyptAirFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
Badr Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
Turkish Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A321+1 others
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A321+3 others

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Mecca to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mecca to Istanbul by ship will take about 10 days and departs from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrives into Gemlik (TRGEM). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. AAK is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Gemlik

Port of loading

SAJED

Port of loading

TRGEM

10 days: Every 1-2 weeks

3,024 km
1,879 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

354kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JXS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
MEDEX → TMX2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
FE / AAK - FE	Direct	N/A	SLS, AAK
MEDEX → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CUL - IMR \| UNIG - IMR → AAK - TIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai

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Closest seaports

Jeddah to Istanbul

Port of loading

SAJED

Port of loading

TRIST

27 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

10,933 km
6,794 mi.

2 transfers
4 stops

Estimated emissions

563kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE19 → AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JEDDAH 1 → AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE15 → AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX → MEX → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SE4 / AE19 → IEX / ME2 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → IEX / ME2 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JEDDAH 1 → AE19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE1 / AE2 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE19 → ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → NE1 / AE2 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JEDDAH 1 → ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE19 → AE2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JEDDAH 1 → AE2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → SE2 / AE11 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → SE2 / AE11 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → ME2 → TP15 - XL	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
AE19 → AE11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JEDDAH 1 → AE11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → AE19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → AE2 → TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE15 → ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EPIC → BSMAR → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → AE2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → AE11 → TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE15 → AE2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX → BSMAR → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JED-EMED-SHUTTLE → AE11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE15 → AE11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Jeddah to Ambarli

Port of loading

SAJED

Port of loading

TRAMR

11 days 11h: 1-2 times a week

3,108 km
1,931 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

364kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JXS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
FM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
IM1 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
GULFEMIR / IRX → CEX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
SJA → AM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
MEDEX → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SGS → AM1 / FMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, China United
GULFJJS1 / JJS/SJS → FMS / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, CMA CGM
RES → AM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
MEDEX → TMX2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
MEDEX → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Himalaya → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → BMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Himalaya → Line B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Mecca to Istanbul

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Air Freight

3h 39m, 2-4 times a day

108kg CO₂e

Container Ship

10 days, Every 1-2 weeks

354kg CO₂e

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Mecca to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mecca to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Closest airports

King Abdulaziz International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Mecca to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Gemlik

Closest seaports

Jeddah to Istanbul

Most frequent

Jeddah to Ambarli

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