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 9 days 1h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Gebze (TRGEB) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Gebze (TRGEB) around 9 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

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 20m. Flights depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 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 20m.

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 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 2 days 11h 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 3,622 Nautical Miles (6,708 Kilometres / 4,168 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Istanbul (TRIST).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul by road is 2,215 Kilometres (1,376 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 11h 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

368kg 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

177kg 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+7 others
MNG AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Rotterdam to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Rotterdam to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Cargo flights

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to İstanbul Airport

Rotterdam to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Gebze

Closest seaports

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Rotterdam to Istanbul by Road

Quickest road route

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