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 9 days 16h. Ships depart from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive at Gemlik (TRGEM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Milan and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive into Gemlik (TRGEM) around 9 days 16h later. These services are operated by Tarros.

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 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo Airport (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 (BGY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 15h. FedEx and Lufthansa operates Boeing 757-200 Freighter, Boeing 767-300 Freighter and Airbus A321 Freighter 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 18h 53m 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 1,530 Nautical Miles (2,834 Kilometres / 1,761 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Milan to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Istanbul by road is 1,997 Kilometres (1,241 Miles) and will typically take around 18h 53m 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 2,411 Kilometres (1,498 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between 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

252kg CO₂ (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

65kg - 156kg CO₂ (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	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air Albania	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
AirSERBIA	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+2 others
FedExF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+1 others
Aegean Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A321+3 others
Wizz Air	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Fly One	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Road Feeder Service+4 others
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+8 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Tarros	Every 1-2 weeks	VENTO DI SCIROCCO
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Tarros	Every 1-2 weeks	VENTO DI SCIROCCO
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC DYMPHNA+11 others
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Milan to Istanbul By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Milan to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Closest airports

Malpensa International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Milan to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Genoa to Gemlik

Closest seaports

Genoa to Ambarli

Most frequent

Genoa to Tekirdag

Milan to Istanbul by Road

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