Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Istanbul to Dubai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Dubai is 27 days 13h. Ships depart from Izmit (TRIZT) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Izmit (TRIZT) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 27 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Istanbul to Dubai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Dubai takes around 4h 12m. Flights depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Arabia, Pegasus Airlines, Iraqi Airways, Nile Air, Air Cairo and Flynas and the typical transit time is around 4h 12m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Istanbul and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 4h 20m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Dubai by cargo ship is 12,220 Nautical Miles (22,632 Kilometres / 14,063 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Izmit (TRIZT) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Dubai by air is around 3,032 Kilometres (1,884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Istanbul to Dubai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Dubai. 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

160kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Dubai. 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
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
Iraqi Airways	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet+1 others
Nile Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Air Cairo	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Flynas	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
FlyDubai	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Iraqi Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737
MEA	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
Azerbaijan Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Fly One	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
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Istanbul to Dubai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

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İstanbul Airport to Dubai International Airport

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Izmit to Abu Dhabi

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