Air freight from Israel to Russia
Transit via Istanbul or Dubai. 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
Israel supplies medical technology, instruments, electronics and agritech, including drip irrigation systems. These are compact, high-value goods for which air is the main mode. An Israeli agent handles the export, the goods fly via Istanbul or Dubai, and your buyer’s Russian declaration is filed before arrival.
| Departure airports | Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul or Dubai |
| Typical cargo | medical and laboratory equipment, electronics and components, drip irrigation equipment, cosmetics |
| 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
Electronics with encryption need an FSB notification before import; medical devices need a Roszdravnadzor registration certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Israel to Russia take?
3–7 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 Israel 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 Israel?
An Israeli agent lodges the export declaration. Electronics with encryption need an FSB notification and medical devices a Roszdravnadzor registration certificate before import — check with your buyer.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Israel?
Electronics with encryption need an FSB notification before import; medical devices need a Roszdravnadzor registration certificate. 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.