Air freight from Egypt to Russia
Transit via Istanbul or Dubai. 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
The main flow from Egypt to Russia goes by sea: fruit, vegetables and textiles. We use air for small lots of cotton goods, samples and urgent repeat orders. An Egyptian agent handles the export, and the goods fly with a transfer in Istanbul or Dubai.
| Departure airports | Cairo (CAI), Alexandria Borg El Arab (HBE) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul or Dubai |
| Typical cargo | textiles and cotton goods, samples, cosmetics, industrial components |
| 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
Food needs phytosanitary certificates; textiles must carry Chestny ZNAK labels before import.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Egypt to Russia take?
3–6 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, transit via Istanbul or Dubai, 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 Egypt 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 handles export clearance from Egypt?
An Egyptian agent lodges the export declaration. Textiles need Chestny ZNAK labels before import into Russia, so agree with your buyer who applies them.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Egypt?
Food needs phytosanitary certificates; textiles must carry Chestny ZNAK labels before import. 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.