Air freight from the UAE to Russia
Direct daily flights from Dubai to Moscow and St Petersburg. 1–4 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
Dubai is the second key transit hub: air freight from Asia, India, Africa and part of the US and European flow passes through it. UAE free zones let you consolidate goods from several suppliers in one warehouse and ship them on a single air waybill, and Russian customs clears them on the UAE seller’s invoice.
| Departure airports | Dubai (DXB, DWC), Abu Dhabi (AUH) |
| Route | Direct daily flights from Dubai to Moscow and St Petersburg |
| Typical cargo | electronics and gadgets, spare parts, re-exports from Asia and the USA, perfume |
| 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
Re-exported goods need proof of origin for the correct duty rate.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from the UAE to Russia take?
1–4 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, direct daily flights from Dubai to Moscow and St Petersburg, 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 the UAE 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 the UAE?
The UAE export declaration is lodged locally. For re-exported goods, provide proof of the country of origin: the Russian duty rate depends on where the goods were made, not where they were shipped from.
What restrictions apply to air freight from the UAE?
Re-exported goods need proof of origin for the correct duty rate. 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.