Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Riga to Thessaloníki by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Riga and Thessaloníki is 21 days 7h. Ships depart from Klaipeda (LTKLJ) and arrive at Thessaloniki (GRSKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Riga and Thessaloníki?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Klaipeda (LTKLJ) and arrive into Thessaloniki (GRSKG) around 21 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Riga to Thessaloníki by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Riga to Thessaloníki takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Riga and Thessaloníki?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Riga and Thessaloníki?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Riga to Thessaloníki by road?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the distance between Riga to Thessaloníki by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Thessaloníki by cargo ship is 3,971 Nautical Miles (7,355 Kilometres / 4,570 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Klaipeda (LTKLJ) and Thessaloniki (GRSKG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Riga to Thessaloníki?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Thessaloníki by road is 2,526 Kilometres (1,570 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 1h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Riga to Thessaloníki by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Thessaloníki by air is around 2,413 Kilometres (1,500 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Riga to Thessaloníki by sea?

Accepted Answer

786kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Riga to Thessaloníki. 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 Riga to Thessaloníki?

Accepted Answer

170kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Riga to Thessaloníki. 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
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
British Airways	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL08 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BAL10 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BAL11 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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