Air and sea freight between Turkey and Japan. Express air cargo to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya — sea freight FCL and LCL via Suez Canal. Quotes in 1 hour.
Express and standard air cargo from Istanbul (IST/SAW) to Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND), Osaka Kansai (KIX) and Nagoya (NGO). Due to the long sea distance, air freight is the preferred mode for most Turkey–Japan shipments. Ideal for automotive parts, electronics, fashion and time-critical cargo.
Full container loads from Istanbul or Mersin to Tokyo (Yokohama), Osaka (Kobe) or Nagoya via Suez Canal. The long sea distance makes this suitable for bulk shipments of marble, chemicals, textiles or industrial goods where transit time is flexible.
Groupage (less-than-container) sea freight for smaller consignments to Japan. Consolidated to Yokohama, Kobe or Nagoya. Cost-effective for shipments under 15 CBM when transit time is not urgent.
For most cargo, air freight is the recommended option for Turkey–Japan shipments. The sea distance via Suez Canal is very long (28–35 days), making air freight (11–13 hours flight time) the preferred choice for anything time-sensitive or of moderate value. Sea freight is cost-effective for large, bulky or low-value cargo.
FCL sea freight from Istanbul or Mersin to Yokohama or Kobe typically takes 28–35 days via the Suez Canal and Indian Ocean. LCL groupage takes 30–38 days. This is one of the longer sea routes from Turkey due to the distance across Asia.
Standard documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading (sea) or airway bill (air). Japan may require JAS, PSE or other conformity marks for certain product categories including electronics, food and textiles. We advise on specific requirements before shipment.
Turkish exports to Japan include marble and natural stone, textiles, leather goods, ceramics, processed foods (hazelnuts, dried fruits, olive oil), chemicals and machinery. Japanese exports to Turkey include automotive parts, electronics, machinery and precision instruments.
Turkey and Japan do not have a bilateral free trade agreement, so standard MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff rates apply. Japan's import duties vary by product category. We can advise on applicable duties and any relevant tariff classifications before you ship.
Fill in the form below with your cargo details and we'll respond within 1 hour with competitive options for air and sea freight on the Turkey–Japan route. No commitment required.
Tell us your shipment details — cargo type, weight, origin and preferred mode. We'll respond within 1 hour with air and sea options for the Turkey–Japan route.