Air freight from Switzerland to Russia
Transit via Istanbul or Dubai. 3–6 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
Switzerland is not in the EU: the export declaration is lodged with Swiss customs, but sanctions are applied in step with the EU. Pharmaceuticals from Basel and precision instruments from Zurich are typical temperature-sensitive, high-value cargo: thermal containers, all-risks insurance, and your buyer’s Russian declaration filed before arrival.
| Departure airports | Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Basel (BSL) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul or Dubai |
| Typical cargo | precision equipment and instruments, pharmaceuticals and active ingredients, watch movements and components, laboratory reagents |
| 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
Reagents and active ingredients per the safety data sheet; some travel as dangerous goods with air restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from Switzerland to Russia take?
3–6 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 Switzerland 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We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents,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 Switzerland?
The export declaration is lodged with Swiss customs — no EX1 is needed. It serves as your evidence for the VAT-free export. Swiss sanctions follow EU measures, so we screen HS codes and parties before booking.
What restrictions apply to air freight from Switzerland?
Reagents and active ingredients per the safety data sheet; some travel as dangerous goods with air restrictions. 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.