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🇧🇬Bilateral Trade Corridor: TR ➔ BG

Freight Shipping from Turkey to Bulgaria

Grazie ai valichi di frontiera contigui di Kapıkule e Hamzabeyli, le consegne a Sofia, Plovdiv e Varna avvengono in 24-48 ore.

Key Hubs: Sofia / Plovdiv / Varna / BurgasDistance: ~550 kmEU-Turkey Customs Union
Trasporto internazionale di merci su strada con moderno autoarticolato su rotta commerciale europea
Daily Capacity Guarantee
1–2 giorni lavorativi
Direct transit from Istanbul to Bulgaria
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Corridor Overview & Typical Transit Times

Estimated door-to-door transit timelines across all multimodal transport options for Turkey to Bulgaria.

Road Freight (FTL)
1–2 giorni lavorativi

Direct standard tilt and mega trailers (100 m³) with continuous GPS satellite tracking.

Ocean Container (FCL/LCL)
2–3 giorni

Scheduled 20ft/40ft/40HC container sailings via Ambarlı, Gemlik, Aliağa, and Mersin ports.

Express Air Cargo
1 giorno

Priority passenger and freighter capacity from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).

Intermodal / Ro-Ro
48–72h Express Minivan

Ro-Ro sea-bridge or dedicated double-driver express vans bypassing weekend driving bans.

Key Operational Advantages on the Bulgaria Corridor:

Consegne in 24-48 ore a Sofia, Plovdiv e Varna
Tariffe su gomma imbattibili data la minima distanza chilometrica
Canale prioritario ai terminal doganali di confine
Groupage frequente con partenze plurime ogni settimana

Available Shipping Modes from Turkey to Bulgaria

Select the optimal mode based on your shipment volume, urgency, and budget.

Road Freight FTL & Groupage (LTL)

Full truckload (FTL) offers dedicated 13.6m tilt trailers or 100 m³ mega trailers loaded directly at your Turkish facility. Consolidated groupage (LTL) runs weekly departures with deconsolidation across major Bulgaria terminals.

  • Standard 13.6m TIR: 33 Euro Pallets / 24,500 kg
  • Mega Trailers: 3.00m internal clear height (100 m³)
  • Frigo Reefer: -25°C to +25°C continuous telematics

Ocean Container Freight (FCL & LCL)

Contracted carrier space with Maersk, MSC, Arkas, and Turkon. Full container load (20ft, 40ft, 40HC) and Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation connecting Turkish deepsea ports with Bulgaria maritime gateways.

  • 20' GP: 33.2 m³ / Up to 28,250 kg net payload
  • 40' High Cube: 76.4 m³ / 24-25 Euro Pallets
  • SOLAS VGM certification & port drayage included

Express Air Cargo & Charters

When transit time is critical for automotive line-down parts, high-fashion textiles, or pharmaceuticals, our air cargo team arranges next-flight-out and consolidated cargo via Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Daily scheduled flights via Turkish Cargo & carriers
  • Chargeable ratio: 1:6000 (1 m³ = 167 kg)
  • Airside customs clearance 7 days a week

Customs Clearance & Mandatory Trade Documents

Regulatory compliance framework governing exports from Turkey to Bulgaria.

Trade Agreement: EU-Turkey Customs Union

Shipments between Turkey and Bulgaria qualify for 0% preferential customs duty on industrial goods when accompanied by verified origin documentation.

Mandatory Documentation Checklist:
A.TR Movement Certificate
CMR Consignment Note
T1 Document
Commercial Invoice
Packing List

Export Gateways & Border Crossings

Brosan Lojistik operates through authorized customs offices and major border terminals to minimize clearance dwell times.

Border Crossings: Kapıkule / Kapitan Andreevo (TR/BG) • Hamzabeyli / Lesovo (TR/BG) • Dereköy / Malko Tarnovo (TR/BG)
Ports: Port of Ambarlı (TR) • Port of Varna (BG) • Port of Burgas (BG)
Airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) • Sofia Airport (SOF)

Popular Export Commodities: Turkey to Bulgaria

Brosan Lojistik specializes in the handling, specialized securing, and customs handling of major bilateral export categories:

Macchine industrialiAccessori e finiture tessiliAlimentariProdotti chimici

Frequently Asked Questions: Turkey to Bulgaria Shipping

Practical guidance on transit times, customs certificates, driving bans, and rate structures.

Come vengono gestiti i tempi di attesa al valico di Kapıkule?

Brosan Lojistik si avvale delle prenotazioni elettroniche degli stalli TIR e dirotta i bilici su Hamzabeyli per prevenire intoppi.

Cargo Planning Utilities

Calculate CBM & Pallet Capacities for Bulgaria

Use our automated tools to determine volumetric weight, calculate Euro Pallet fit in standard 13.6m trailers, or inspect container dimensions before dispatch.

Request an Instant Freight Quote for Bulgaria

Complete the quick multimodal form below to receive immediate rate estimates and assigned tracking reference (TFQ-2026-XXXXX) from Brosan Lojistik.

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1. Modalità e Tragitto

Selezionate la tipologia di trasporto e le località di origine e destinazione

Road FTL (Full Truckload)

Dedicated 13.6m Tilt & Mega Trailers

Most Popular for EU

Direct door-to-door transit across Europe & UK. 90–100 m³ volume, up to 24,500 kg net cargo payload. Express double-driver options available.

Est. Transit: 4–6 days (Express 72h)

Road LTL (Groupage / Part Load)

Consolidated Pallet Freight

Economical

Cost-effective partial truckload with weekly scheduled departures from Istanbul, Bursa, and Izmir to European cross-dock hubs.

Est. Transit: 6–9 days

Sea FCL (Full Container)

20ft, 40ft & 40HC Containers

High Volume

Direct carrier contracts via Ambarlı, Mersin, Aliağa, and Gemlik ports to major European, North American, and Middle Eastern ocean hubs.

Est. Transit: 7–22 days

Sea LCL (Consolidation)

Shared Ocean Container Space

Global Reach

Ship individual pallets and crates globally via CFS consolidation. Pay only for the volume (CBM) and weight (W/M) you use.

Est. Transit: 12–25 days

Air Cargo Express

Scheduled Airlines & Freighter Charters

Urgent / Fast

Next-flight-out express freight from Istanbul mega-hub (IST/SAW) for urgent automotive, aerospace, pharma, and high-value cargo.

Est. Transit: 1–3 days

Ro-Ro Intermodal

Sea Bridge (Pendik/Trieste) + Rail

Eco-Friendly & Stable

Green, border-congestion-free multimodal logistics bypassing Balkan transit permits. Direct sea crossing to Italy/France connected to European rail.

Est. Transit: 5–8 days

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