Air freight from Poland to Russia
Transit via Istanbul; express road from Poland to Moscow takes 2–3 days. 3–5 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
Poland is a rare case where express road is almost always faster and cheaper than air: a dedicated van from Warsaw to Moscow takes 2–3 days, with a trailer change at the border. We use air for consignments under 50 kg that must arrive tomorrow, and for goods that cannot cross the land border under the applicable rules.
| Departure airports | Warsaw Chopin (WAW), Katowice (KTW) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul; express road from Poland to Moscow takes 2–3 days |
| Typical cargo | spare parts, electronics, cosmetics, 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
Dangerous goods in limited quantities (LQ) go by road only.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Poland to Russia take?
3–5 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, transit via Istanbul; express road from Poland to Moscow takes 2–3 days, 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 Poland 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 Poland?
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. In most cases we will suggest the express road option instead: a dedicated van from Warsaw reaches Moscow in 2–3 days.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Poland?
Dangerous goods in limited quantities (LQ) go by road only. 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.