Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Turkey to Australia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and Australia is 43 days 16h. Ships depart from Mersin (TRMER) and arrive at Melbourne (AUMEL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Turkey and Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Mersin (TRMER) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 43 days 16h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Turkey to Australia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to Australia takes around 19h 15m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and Australia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Turkey and Australia?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Australia by cargo ship is 17,171 Nautical Miles (31,801 Kilometres / 19,761 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mersin (TRMER) and Melbourne (AUMEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Turkey to Australia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Australia by air is around 14,989 Kilometres (9,314 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Turkey to Australia by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.34t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey to Australia. 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 Turkey to Australia?

Accepted Answer

648kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey to Australia. 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD3 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MD3 → SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MD3 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE15 → GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MD3 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MD3 → SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
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Turkey to Australia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Turkey to Australia by Air freight

Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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İstanbul Airport to Perth International Airport

Turkey to Australia by Container ship

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Mersin to Melbourne

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