Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and Libya is 3 days 9h. Ships depart from Gebze (TRGEB) and arrive at Misurata (LYMRA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Turkey and Libya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Gebze (TRGEB) and arrive into Misurata (LYMRA) around 3 days 9h later. These services are operated by Unifeeder.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to Libya takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Misrata International Airport (MRA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and Libya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Misrata International Airport (MRA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Afriqiyah Airways and MNG Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Turkey and Libya. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Misrata International Airport (MRA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2h 45m. Turkish Airlines and MNG Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Turkey to Libya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Libya by cargo ship is 916 Nautical Miles (1,696 Kilometres / 1,054 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gebze (TRGEB) and Misurata (LYMRA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Turkey to Libya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Libya by air is around 1,570 Kilometres (976 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Misrata International Airport (MRA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

372kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey to Libya. 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 Libya?

Accepted Answer

91kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey to Libya. 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 AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A310-300 Freighter
Afriqiyah Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
MNG AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Libyan Wings	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319
Afriqiyah Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Buraq Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
MNG AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
Libyan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Turkiye-Libya	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder, MLH
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TMX3 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, AAK
TMX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Line B2 → LIBYA I	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Line B3 → LIBYA I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Turkey to Libya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Turkey to Libya by Air freight

Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Misrata International Airport

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İstanbul Airport to Mitiga International Airport

Turkey to Libya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Gebze to Misurata

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Gemlik to Misurata

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