Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sofia and Istanbul is 5 days 17h. Ships depart from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sofia and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 5 days 17h later. These services are operated by Arkas.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sofia to Istanbul takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sofia and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Sofia and Istanbul. 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 Sofia to Istanbul by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 5hrs to send cargo via road from Sofia 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 Sofia to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul by cargo ship is 598 Nautical Miles (1,108 Kilometres / 689 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Sofia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul by road is 555 Kilometres (345 Miles) and will typically take around 5hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Sofia to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul by air is around 469 Kilometres (291 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

117kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sofia 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 Sofia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

27kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sofia 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	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Bulgaria Air	N/A
LOT	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas, EMES
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GTL → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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