Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Sofia to Athens by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sofia and Athens is 11 days 2h. Ships depart from Tekirdag (TRTEK) and arrive at Piraeus (GRPIR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sofia and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tekirdag (TRTEK) and arrive into Piraeus (GRPIR) around 11 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Sofia to Athens by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sofia to Athens takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sofia and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Bulgaria Air and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Sofia and Athens?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Sofia and Athens. 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 Sofia to Athens by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 8h 7m to send cargo via road from Sofia and Athens. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Sofia to Athens by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Athens by cargo ship is 1,594 Nautical Miles (2,952 Kilometres / 1,834 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tekirdag (TRTEK) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Athens by road is 784 Kilometres (487 Miles) and will typically take around 8h 7m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Sofia to Athens by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Athens by air is around 574 Kilometres (357 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Sofia to Athens by sea?

Accepted Answer

112kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sofia to Athens. 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 Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

35kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sofia to Athens. 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
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Sky Express	Every 1-2 days	ATR 42 / ATR 72
Bulgaria Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC OSCAR+13 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	KARLA A
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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