Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lyon and Istanbul is 8 days 17h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lyon and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 8 days 17h later. These services are operated by ONE and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lyon to Istanbul takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lyon and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lyon and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 3h 20m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Lyon to Istanbul by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 23h 16m to send cargo via road from Lyon and Istanbul. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Lyon to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Istanbul by cargo ship is 1,647 Nautical Miles (3,049 Kilometres / 1,895 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Lyon to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Istanbul by road is 2,440 Kilometres (1,516 Miles) and will typically take around 23h 16m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Lyon to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Istanbul by air is around 1,966 Kilometres (1,222 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

420kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lyon to Istanbul. 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 Lyon to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

65kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lyon to Istanbul. 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
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo
AirSERBIA	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Tunisair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
Nouvelair Tunisie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL6 → STS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD2 → STS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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