Air freight from the Czech Republic to Russia
Transit via Istanbul; an express road service to Moscow in 2–4 days is often better value. 3–6 days door to door, with no weight limit and customs clearance at the arrival airport. Priced by volumetric weight; minimum service fee €200.
How your cargo flies
Cargo volumes from Prague are small, and for 100–500 kg an express van to Moscow in 2–4 days is usually cheaper than air for the same transit time. We use air when the consignment is under 100 kg and needed the next day or the day after — via Istanbul, departing from Prague or Vienna.
| Departure airports | Prague (PRG) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul; an express road service to Moscow in 2–4 days is often better value |
| Typical cargo | spare parts for machine tools, glass and optics (samples), electrical equipment |
| Arrival airports | Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo (Moscow), Pulkovo (St Petersburg); then any city in Russia |
How the price is calculated
Air freight is charged by volumetric weight: length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6,000, i.e. 1 m³ = 167 kg; the higher of volumetric and actual weight applies. Collection, export formalities, terminal handling, customs clearance in Russia and delivery are added. Minimum service fee €200.
Restrictions to check in advance
Glass and optics only in rigid packaging with fitted inserts; airlines refuse fragile goods without suitable packing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from the Czech Republic to Russia take?
3–6 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, transit via Istanbul; an express road service to Moscow in 2–4 days is often better value, customs release at the arrival airport and delivery to your buyer. The Russian declaration is filed before the aircraft lands, so release usually takes hours rather than days.
How much does air freight from the Czech Republic to Russia cost?
We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents, terminal handling and customs clearance in Russia. There is no weight limit, and the minimum service fee is €200. Send us the dimensions and weight and we quote within 2 hours.
Who lodges the EX1 for air freight from the Czech Republic?
We do, on your behalf: we lodge the EX1 and send you the MRN. Once the goods leave the EU, the exit is confirmed electronically — that is your evidence for zero-rating the VAT on the export sale. For consignments of 100–500 kg we compare air with an express van to Moscow, which often takes the same time for less.
What restrictions apply to air freight from the Czech Republic?
Glass and optics only in rigid packaging with fitted inserts; airlines refuse fragile goods without suitable packing. General IATA rules also apply: lithium batteries only with UN38.3 certification, while aerosols, flammable liquids and strong magnets go by surface routes. Goods subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions and dual-use items are not carried by any mode.