Air freight from Germany to Russia
Transit via Istanbul or Dubai — there are no direct freighter flights to Russia. 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
Frankfurt is Europe’s largest cargo hub, with daily Turkish Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo departures connecting in Istanbul and Dubai. For urgent spare parts for a stopped production line it is the only way to deliver within a week: collection from your premises on the day of booking, EX1 at the airport, the next available flight, and your buyer’s Russian declaration filed before arrival.
| Departure airports | Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Leipzig (LEJ), Cologne (CGN) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul or Dubai — there are no direct freighter flights to Russia |
| Typical cargo | spare parts for machines and production lines, electronics and instruments, pharmaceutical ingredients, samples and exhibition pieces |
| 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
Lithium batteries only with UN38.3 test summary and UN3481 marking; aerosols and flammable liquids go by surface routes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Germany to Russia take?
3–6 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, transit via Istanbul or Dubai — there are no direct freighter flights to Russia, 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 Germany 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 Germany?
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 urgent consignments the EX1 is lodged at the departure airport on the day of collection, so the goods can make the next flight.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Germany?
Lithium batteries only with UN38.3 test summary and UN3481 marking; aerosols and flammable liquids go by surface routes. 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.