Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Switzerland to Turkey by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Switzerland and Turkey is 6 days 14h. Ships depart from Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) and arrive at Mersin (TRMER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Switzerland and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) and arrive into Mersin (TRMER) around 6 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Switzerland to Turkey by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Switzerland to Turkey takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Switzerland and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 10m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Switzerland and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 5h to send cargo via road from Switzerland and Turkey. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Switzerland to Turkey by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Turkey by cargo ship is 1,185 Nautical Miles (2,195 Kilometres / 1,364 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) and Mersin (TRMER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Switzerland to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Turkey by road is 3,004 Kilometres (1,867 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 5h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Switzerland to Turkey by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Turkey by air is around 2,116 Kilometres (1,315 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Switzerland to Turkey by sea?

Accepted Answer

139kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Switzerland to Turkey. 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 Switzerland to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

156kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Switzerland to Turkey. 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
SunExpress	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Pegasus Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+9 others
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Edelweiss Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
SunExpress	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
SunExpress	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Pegasus Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+11 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Adriatic to E - Med → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Adriatic to E - Med → Balkan to South Turkiye	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Balkan to South Turkiye	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Adriatic to E - Med → Intra E-Med String 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Balkan to South Turkiye → Intra E-Med String 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Intra E-Med String 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Adriatic to E - Med → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Balkan to South Turkiye → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Balkan to South Turkiye	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Gioia Tauro to E-Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MPS / GPS / CMA - MPS \| TARROS - GPS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Arkas, Tarros
MAS / ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Arkas, EMES
TA12 → CRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA12 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FIM / IOM → MD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
MSE / West Med to SAEC → Levante Express / MSC - Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Med Canadian → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS / GPS / CMA - MPS \| TARROS - GPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Tarros, Arkas
TA11 → CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
West Med to West Africa → Gioia Tauro to E-Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TUNIS RO-RO II → Gioia Tauro to E-Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA11 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MAS / ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Arkas, EMES

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Switzerland to Turkey By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Switzerland to Turkey by Air freight

Quickest air route

Zürich Airport to Esenboğa International Airport

Most frequent

Zürich Airport to Antalya International Airport

Switzerland to Turkey by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Gioia Tauro to Mersin

Most frequent

Genoa to Mersin

Switzerland to Turkey by Road

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