Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bulgaria and Turkey is 8 days 8h. Ships depart from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive at Iskenderun (TRISK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bulgaria and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive into Iskenderun (TRISK) around 8 days 8h later. These services are operated by Tarros.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bulgaria to Turkey takes around 1h 8m. Flights depart from Varna Airport (VAR) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bulgaria and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Varna Airport (VAR) and İstanbul Airport (IST) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 8m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 13h 27m to send cargo via road from Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria to Turkey by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Turkey by cargo ship is 1,164 Nautical Miles (2,156 Kilometres / 1,340 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Varna (BGVAR) and Iskenderun (TRISK).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Bulgaria to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Turkey by road is 922 Kilometres (573 Miles) and will typically take around 13h 27m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Bulgaria to Turkey by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Turkey by air is around 232 Kilometres (144 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Varna Airport (VAR) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

235kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

18kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bulgaria 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BSX / BLCKSEA1 → GPS / MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Tarros, Arkas, CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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