Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and Belgium is 11 days 20h. Ships depart from Gemlik (TRGEM) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Turkey and Belgium?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Gemlik (TRGEM) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 11 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to Belgium takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and Belgium?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Liège Airport (LGG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 3hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Turkey and Belgium. Cargo flights depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 3hrs. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Turkey to Belgium by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 1h to send cargo via road from Turkey and Belgium. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Turkey to Belgium by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Belgium by cargo ship is 3,280 Nautical Miles (6,075 Kilometres / 3,775 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gemlik (TRGEM) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Turkey to Belgium?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Belgium by road is 2,724 Kilometres (1,693 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 1h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Turkey to Belgium by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Belgium by air is around 2,133 Kilometres (1,325 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Liège Airport (LGG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

431kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey to Belgium. 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 Turkey to Belgium?

Accepted Answer

n/a is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey to Belgium. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
MNG AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A330-300+7 others
AirSERBIA	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Tarom	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Tunisair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Nouvelair Tunisie	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
LOT	2-4 times a day	Embraer 190+4 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 to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
FEMEX1	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
NES / NET / EMX / AEGEAN SEA / NWC / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Borchard, DIAL, OOCL, Turkon
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ADRIAKIA → NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Line B → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ADRIAKIA → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
BMS → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

Turkey to Belgium by Air freight

Quickest air route

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Liège Airport

Cargo flights

İstanbul Airport to Liège Airport

Most frequent

İstanbul Airport to Brussels Airport

Turkey to Belgium by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Gemlik to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Turkey to Belgium by Road

Quickest road route

Turkey to Belgium

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