Air freight from Spain to Russia
Transit via Istanbul. 4–7 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
Zaragoza is a dedicated cargo airport with a large textile flow; Madrid and Barcelona take consolidated cargo every day. From Spain, air makes sense for seasonal collections and samples, while heavy consignments of ceramics and tiles go by sea via Rotterdam or by dedicated truck.
| Departure airports | Madrid Barajas (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), Zaragoza (ZAZ) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul |
| Typical cargo | footwear and clothing for the season, ceramics and sanitaryware (samples), spare parts, premium food products |
| 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
Jamón and meat products only if the producing plant is listed in the Rosselkhoznadzor register of approved establishments.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Spain to Russia take?
4–7 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, transit via 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 Spain 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 Spain?
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 heavy ceramics and tiles we also quote sea via Rotterdam or a dedicated truck, which are usually better value than air.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Spain?
Jamón and meat products only if the producing plant is listed in the Rosselkhoznadzor register of approved establishments. 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.