Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Malta to Saudi Arabia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and Saudi Arabia is 9 days 2h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at King Abdullah City (SAKAC) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into King Abdullah City (SAKAC) around 9 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Malta to Saudi Arabia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to Saudi Arabia takes around 11h 8m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 8m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Malta and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Malta and Saudi Arabia. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malta to Saudi Arabia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Saudi Arabia by cargo ship is 1,718 Nautical Miles (3,181 Kilometres / 1,977 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and King Abdullah City (SAKAC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to Saudi Arabia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Saudi Arabia by air is around 3,198 Kilometres (1,987 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Malta to Saudi Arabia by sea?

Accepted Answer

186kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malta to Saudi Arabia. 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 Malta to Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

132kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to Saudi Arabia. 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
Aegean Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+9 others
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
West Med to Red Sea	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX → IRAQS → BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → MIDAS1 → BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → MIDAS2 → BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Malta to Saudi Arabia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Malta International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport

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Malta International Airport to King Fahd International Airport

Malta to Saudi Arabia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Malta Freeport to King Abdullah City

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Malta Freeport to Jubail

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