Road or Sea Freight? Choosing the Right Move to Europe

When moving from Turkey to Europe, one of the first — and most consequential — decisions you'll make is whether to go with road freight or sea freight. The choice affects how long you wait to sleep in your own bed, how much you pay, and how well the method fits the size of your home. At Avrupaya, we offer both options with full door-to-door delivery, 100% insurance coverage, and end-to-end customs handling.

Road freight: speed and direct access

Road transport is the fastest option for most European destinations. Delivery to Germany takes 5–8 days, to France or Italy around 6–9 days, and to Norway up to 9–14 days. With a full truckload (FTL), your belongings go directly without stops. With a part load (LTL), you share truck space with other shipments and pay only for what you use — a practical option when you're moving a smaller home on a tighter budget.

Sea freight: volume and value

Sea freight takes 12–22 days but becomes the more economical choice once your shipment reaches a meaningful volume. A 20-foot container holds roughly 33 m³ — enough for a 2–3 room apartment. A 40-foot container provides around 67 m³ for larger homes. All port logistics and customs clearance are handled by our team from start to finish.

How to decide which is right for you

• Need a quick move? → Road freight (5–14 days depending on country)
• Moving a large house? → Sea freight with a 20ft or 40ft container
• Working with a tight budget? → LTL road or LCL sea (shared, pay for space used)
• Mid-size home, medium distance? → FTL road balances speed and cost well
• Either way: door-to-door, fully insured, all customs included

Three questions to guide your choice

How much time do you have before you need your things? How many cubic metres are you moving? And how accessible is your destination by sea? Answer those three and the right method becomes clear. The Avrupaya team is happy to walk you through a free consultation and put together a tailored plan for your move.