Ocean Freight · Turkey → South Korea
Ocean Freight from Turkey to South Korea
1 port combinations connect Turkey and South Korea in our network. The shortest, Istanbul (Ambarli) → Busan, is 8,377 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 20–30 days port to port.
- Distance
- 8,377 nm
- Transit
- 20–30 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Turkey, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in South Korea.
- Origin
- Turkey
- Destination
- South Korea
- Distance
- from 8,377 nm (15,514 km)
- Estimated transit
- 20–30 days
- Routing via
- Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca and Bab-el-Mandeb
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Turkey.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Turkey.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Turkey → South Korea: about 20–30 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in South Korea, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into South Korea
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under South Korea customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Turkey to South Korea take?+
Estimated transit is 20–30 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Turkey from South Korea?+
The shortest pair is 8,377 nm (15,514 km) by sea via the Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca and Bab-el-Mandeb.
How much does ocean freight from Turkey to South Korea cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into South Korea?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under South Korea customs rules.
From Turkey to other destinations in South Korea
Other origins in Turkey to South Korea
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.