Due to the coronavirus, cargo operating hours have been adjusted. Following announcements by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the new measures introduced, many have wondered whether cargo companies will continue operating during this period. According to the President’s statement, entry and exit to 31 major cities have been restricted. Movement to and from those cities will be subject to control. After the announcement about city entry restrictions, questions arose about whether cargo services would continue to operate.
In the President’s remarks, there was no explicit statement that cargo companies would be closed. No official information indicates that cargo services will stop. The announcement noted that “transit transport of goods and authorized passenger transport across cities will continue. The ban on vehicle entry and exit to 31 major cities will initially be applied for 15 days.”
Cargo Operating Hours
Below are the typical operating hours reported for major cargo companies. These reflect standard schedules and may be adjusted according to local restrictions or company policies during the pandemic, so it is recommended to confirm with the carrier before planning a pickup or delivery.
PTT Cargo — Operating Hours
- Weekdays: 08:30 – 17:00; for branches without a lunch break: 08:30 – 16:30
MNG Cargo — Operating Hours
- Weekdays: 08:30 – 18:00
- Saturday: 08:30 – 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
Sürat Cargo — Operating Hours
Eastern Provinces
- Weekdays: 08:30 – 18:00
- Saturday: 08:30 – 14:00
Western Provinces
- Weekdays: 09:00 – 18:30
- Saturday: 09:00 – 14:30
Yurtiçi Cargo — Operating Hours
- Weekdays: Home pickup requests are accepted by phone until 15:30.
- Weekends: Home pickup requests are accepted by phone until 11:00.
- Closed on official holidays and Sundays.
Aras Cargo — Operating Hours
- Weekdays: Home pickup requests can be arranged by contacting branches until 15:30.
- Weekends: Home pickup requests can be arranged by contacting branches until 12:00.