Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Milan and Istanbul is 5 days 19h. Ships depart from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive at Gemlik (TRGEM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Milan and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive into Gemlik (TRGEM) around 5 days 19h later. These services are operated by Arkas, AAK, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, AAK, Maersk, CMA CGM, Arkas, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Milan to Istanbul takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base (BGY) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Milan and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base (BGY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Milan and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 55m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 21h to send cargo via road from Milan and Istanbul. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Milan to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Istanbul by cargo ship is 1,441 Nautical Miles (2,670 Kilometres / 1,659 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Istanbul (TRIST).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Milan to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Istanbul by road is 1,672 Kilometres (1,039 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 21h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Milan to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Istanbul by air is around 1,684 Kilometres (1,046 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

128kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Milan 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

125kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Milan 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+7 others
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Sky Express	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Aegean Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
LOT	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ITE / MARMARA SEA B	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas, Tarros, Maersk, Turkon
WM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
TMX2 / CMA - TMX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, SLS
MPS → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL7 → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSW → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HL - MSW → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GCO → DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WM → LS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
AL6 / TA12 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AMERIGO → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MAS → TLS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas, EMES
AL6 / TA12 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MEX2 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ALGA → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MINA / WM3 → TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM1 / WM1 → TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MENA / WMA → TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ITE / MARMARA SEA B	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas, Tarros, Maersk, Turkon
MSE → CMA - TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - MEDGULF → TULYB / CMA - TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - MEDGULF → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MGX → CMA - TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL7 → CMA - TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AMERIGO → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MSW / HL - MSW → TULYB / CMA - TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HL - MSW → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
TA11 → SLR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS / CMA - MPS \| TARROS - GPS → ASA / MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas, CMA CGM
MMX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Line B	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
TMX2 / CMA - TMX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, SLS
FIM / IOM → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
MSC - Gioia Tauro to E-Med → WTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
IOM → IGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZMP → WTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AL7 → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSW → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MPS → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MGX / TA11 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
Med Canadian → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WM → TL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HL - MSW → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AL6 / TA12 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Milan to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Milan to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Closest airports

Milan Malpensa International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Milan to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Genoa to Gemlik

Closest seaports

Genoa to Istanbul

Most frequent

Genoa to Ambarli

Milan to Istanbul by Road

Quickest road route

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