Air freight MEM → IST
Memphis International Airport, United States → İstanbul Airport, Turkey
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cargo TK | MEM → IST | 9,477 km | 11h 45m | 11h 45m |
| MNG Airlines MB | MEM → IST | 9,477 km | 11h 45m | 11h 45m |
| FedEx Express FX | MEM → IST | 9,477 km | 11h 45m | 11h 45m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | MEM → VIE → IST | 9,477 km | 12h 21m | 20h 21m |
| KLM Cargo KL | MEM → AMS → IST | 9,478 km | 12h 21m | 20h 21m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | MEM → CVG → IST | 9,478 km | 12h 21m | 20h 21m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | MEM → YYZ → IST | 9,478 km | 12h 21m | 20h 21m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | MEM → SDF → IST | 9,479 km | 12h 21m | 20h 21m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | MEM → LEJ → IST | 9,480 km | 12h 21m | 20h 21m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | MEM → FRA → IST | 9,485 km | 12h 22m | 20h 22m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | MEM → LHR → IST | 9,496 km | 12h 22m | 20h 22m |
| Cargolux CV | MEM → LUX → IST | 9,498 km | 12h 22m | 20h 22m |
13 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from MEM to IST?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 11h 45m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from MEM to IST?
Turkish Cargo, MNG Airlines, FedEx Express, Austrian Cargo, KLM Cargo, Atlas Air and 19 more in our registry. 3 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.