Bilbao to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Map / Route overview

Bilbao to Istanbul

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Air Freight

4hrs, Every 1-2 days

74kg CO₂

Container Ship

3 days 23h, 1-2 times a week

156kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 22h

25kg CO₂
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Bilbao to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Istanbul by plane will take about 4hrs and departs from Bilbao Airport (BIO) and arrives into İstanbul Airport (IST). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Bilbao Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

4hrs
Every 1-2 days
2,601 km
1,616 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

74kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Air routes from Bilbao to Istanbul

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Bilbao to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Istanbul by ship will take about 3 days 23h and departs from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrives into Izmit (TRIZT). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Grimaldi is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Valencia to Izmit

Port of loading

Port of loading

3 days 23h
1-2 times a week
2,936 km
1,824 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

156kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: GRIUEuro Aegean
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksGrimaldi
Carrier Identifier: MSCUHimalaya / NWC to KAP
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC, SCI, WEC
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Closest seaports

Barcelona to Ambarli

Port of loading

Port of loading

4 days 10h
1-2 times a week
2,708 km
1,683 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

392kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: GSLUSTM
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksGold Star, GFS, SLS
Carrier Identifier: CMDUASA / MARMAEXP / SLR
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM, Arkas, Maersk, EMES, Turkon
Carrier Identifier: HLCUWBS
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd, Arkas, EMES
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Ocean routes from Bilbao to Istanbul

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Bilbao to Istanbul by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Bilbao to Istanbul. The total distance is around 2,630 km and will usually takes around 2 days 22h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Bilbao to Istanbul

2 days 22h
N/A
2,630 km
1,634 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

25kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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