Air freight from Hong Kong to Russia
Via mainland China, Dubai or Istanbul. 3–7 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
Hong Kong airport is one of the largest cargo airports in the world and the air gateway for all of southern China: goods from Shenzhen and Guangzhou fly through it. Hong Kong is a separate customs territory, so for re-exported goods it is important to prove the country of origin: the Russian duty rate depends on where the goods were made, not where they were shipped from.
| Departure airports | Hong Kong (HKG) |
| Route | Via mainland China, Dubai or Istanbul |
| Typical cargo | electronics and components, watches and accessories, re-exports from southern China, samples |
| 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; electronics with encryption need an FSB notification before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Hong Kong to Russia take?
3–7 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, via mainland China, Dubai or Istanbul, 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 Hong Kong 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 Hong Kong?
The export is declared in Hong Kong, a separate customs territory. For re-exports from mainland China, provide proof of origin — the Russian duty rate depends on where the goods were made.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Hong Kong?
Lithium batteries only with UN38.3; electronics with encryption need an FSB notification before departure. 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.