Air freight from South Korea to Russia
Via Beijing, Dubai or Istanbul; direct flights only occasionally. 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
Incheon is one of the five largest cargo airports in the world. Korean cosmetics fly regularly and need Russian-language labelling and an EAEU declaration under TR CU 009 before release; car parts need a TR CU 018 certificate. There are few regular direct freighter flights to Russia at present, so most cargo goes via Beijing.
| Departure airports | Seoul Incheon (ICN) |
| Route | Via Beijing, Dubai or Istanbul; direct flights only occasionally |
| Typical cargo | cosmetics, car parts, electronics and displays, 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
Cosmetics in aerosol packaging are dangerous goods; some electronics require an FSB notification.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from South Korea to Russia take?
4–7 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, via Beijing, Dubai or Istanbul; direct flights only occasionally, 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 South Korea 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 South Korea?
The Korean export declaration is lodged at origin. Russian-language labels and the EAEU conformity documents (TR CU 009 for cosmetics, TR CU 018 for car parts) are needed before release, so prepare them with your buyer.
What restrictions apply to air freight from South Korea?
Cosmetics in aerosol packaging are dangerous goods; some electronics require an FSB notification. 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.