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Athens to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Athens, Greece to Istanbul, Turkey by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Athens to Istanbul

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Air Freight

1h 29m, 1-2 times a day

35kg CO₂

Container Ship

23h 32m, Every 1-2 days

52kg CO₂

Road Freight

11h 26m

10kg CO₂
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Athens to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Athens to Istanbul by plane will take about 1h 29m and departs from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrives into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Pegasus Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 29m
1-2 times a day
567 km
352 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

35kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: PCPegasus Airlines
1-2 times a dayAirbus A321+1 others
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Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 30m
Every few hours
553 km
344 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

18kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: GQSky Express
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320neo
Carrier Identifier: A3Aegean Airlines
2-4 times a dayAirbus A321neo+2 others
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a dayAirbus A321+7 others
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Air routes from Athens to Istanbul

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Athens to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Athens to Istanbul by ship will take about 23h 32m and departs from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrives into Ambarli (TRAMR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Ambarli

Port of loading

Port of loading

23h 32m
Every 1-2 days
639 km
397 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

52kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUNWC to/from Turkiye
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: ARKUASA / MARMAEXP / SLR
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksArkas, Maersk, CMA CGM, EMES, Turkon
Carrier Identifier: ONEYAEX
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksONE
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Ocean routes from Athens to Istanbul

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Athens to Istanbul by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Athens to Istanbul. The total distance is around 1,094 km and will usually takes around 11h 26m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Athens to Istanbul

11h 26m
N/A
1,094 km
680 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

10kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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