Zürich to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Zürich, Switzerland to Istanbul, Turkey by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Zürich to Istanbul

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Air Freight

2h 50m, 1-2 times a day

93kg CO₂

Container Ship

3 days 13h, Every 1-2 weeks

220kg CO₂

Road Freight

1 day 23h

17kg CO₂
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Zürich to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Zürich to Istanbul by plane will take about 2h 50m and departs from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrives into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Pegasus Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Zürich Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

2h 50m
1-2 times a day
1,804 km
1,121 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

93kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: PCPegasus Airlines
1-2 times a dayAirbus A321+1 others
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Closest airports

Zürich Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3hrs
1-2 times a day
1,743 km
1,083 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

97kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+6 others
Carrier Identifier: W2Flexflight
1-2 times a weekEmbraer 190
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Air routes from Zürich to Istanbul

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Zürich to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Zürich to Istanbul by ship will take about 3 days 13h and departs from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrives into Gemlik (TRGEM). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Arkas is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Genoa to Gemlik

Port of loading

Port of loading

3 days 13h
Every 1-2 weeks
2,438 km
1,515 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

220kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: ARKUITE / Marmara Sea B
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksArkas, Maersk, Tarros, Turkon
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Closest seaports

Genoa to Ambarli

Port of loading

Port of loading

4 days 9h
2-4 times a week
2,638 km
1,639 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

239kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: ARKUITE / Marmara Sea B
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksArkas, Maersk, Tarros, Turkon
Carrier Identifier: MSCULine B3
Direct2-4 times a weekMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCULine B2
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
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Cargo flights

Venezia to Ambarli

Port of loading

Port of loading

4 days 9h
1-2 times a week
2,369 km
1,472 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

408kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUAdriatic Sea B I / ADRIAKIA I
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC, Maersk
Carrier Identifier: MSCUAdriatic Sea B / ADRIAKIA
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC, Maersk
Carrier Identifier: HLCUADX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd
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Zürich to Istanbul by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Zürich to Istanbul. The total distance is around 1,768 km and will usually takes around 1 day 23h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Zürich to Istanbul

1 day 23h
N/A
1,768 km
1,099 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

17kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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