Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Istanbul is 17 days 4h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Izmit (TRIZT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Izmit (TRIZT) around 17 days 4h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Istanbul takes around 3h 16m. Flights depart from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 16m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 3h 20m. Turkish Airlines, MNG Airlines, Lufthansa and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 24h 42m to send cargo via road from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul by cargo ship is 3,841 Nautical Miles (7,113 Kilometres / 4,420 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul by road is 2,734 Kilometres (1,699 Miles) and will typically take around 24h 42m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul by air is around 2,254 Kilometres (1,400 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

430kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

161kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam 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	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A330-300+7 others
MNG AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A300-600 Freighter
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+7 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BFS / E06 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EAG / ATG → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AE3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL2 / TA1 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NET2 / DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, DIAL
AL4 / TA4 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AEU5 / LL6 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESE2 / EEX → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EWX / SWX → EMX / NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
IEX / ME2 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEMEX1 / CMA - FEMEX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
LEX / ONE - LEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BFS / E06 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lion → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAG / ATG → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Levante Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mexico Gulf Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL2 / TA1 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AES → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EME / SLB → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NET2 / DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, DIAL
Israel Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WCC → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU5 / LL6 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESE2 / EEX → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE2 → ONE - LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EWX / SWX → EMX / NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
IOS → ONE - LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → EMX / Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → ONE - LEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWX → ONE - LEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAX → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE4 / AE5 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Rotterdam to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Eindhoven Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Closest airports

Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Rotterdam to Istanbul by Container ship

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Rotterdam to Izmit

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Rotterdam to Ambarli

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