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 14 days 12h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) 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 Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 14 days 12h later. These services are operated by MESSL.

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 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 3,622 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 2,734 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

399kg 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	Airbus A321neo+7 others
MNG AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service / MSC - NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MESSL, MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEMEX1 / CMA - FEMEX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HL - WWA → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCLEVANT → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → ST2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEMEX1 → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HL - WWA → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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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 Ambarli

Closest seaports

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Most frequent

Rotterdam to Ambarli

Rotterdam to Istanbul by Road

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