Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Thessaloníki to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Thessaloníki and Colombo is 38 days 16h. Ships depart from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Thessaloníki and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 38 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Thessaloníki to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Thessaloníki to Colombo takes around 15h 50m. Flights depart from Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Thessaloníki and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by FlyDubai and the typical transit time is around 15h 50m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Thessaloníki and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Thessaloníki and Colombo. 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 Thessaloníki to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thessaloníki and Colombo by cargo ship is 15,195 Nautical Miles (28,140 Kilometres / 17,486 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Thessaloníki to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thessaloníki and Colombo by air is around 7,027 Kilometres (4,366 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Thessaloníki to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Thessaloníki to Colombo. 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 Thessaloníki to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

430kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Thessaloníki to Colombo. 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
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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