Air Cargo Service to Russia
Air Cargo Transportation from Türkiye to Russia
Air freight is a suitable transportation method for urgent, high-value and time-sensitive shipments.
We can provide the following services:
Airport-to-airport air freight
Cargo pickup from the shipper’s address in Türkiye
Delivery to the departure airport
Delivery from the arrival airport to the final address
Door-to-door transportation
Consolidated air cargo services
Express courier service
Export customs clearance in Türkiye
Import customs clearance in Russia
Temporary storage warehouse services
Final delivery within Russia
Dangerous goods transportation
Temperature-controlled and special cargo transportation
The service scope is determined according to the commodity, HS code, destination city, importer status and current flight availability.
Main Airports in Russia
The following airports may be used for air cargo shipments to Russia:
VKO – Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow
SVO – Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow
DME – Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow
LED – Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg
KZN – Kazan International Airport
AER – Sochi International Airport
SVX – Koltsovo International Airport, Yekaterinburg
OVB – Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport
The general city code for Moscow is MOW. However, the actual airport of arrival—VKO, SVO or DME—must be stated on the booking and Air Waybill.
Which Products Can Be Shipped to Russia by Air?
Subject to cargo and airline approval, the following product groups can be transported by air:
Machinery and equipment parts
Automotive spare parts
Textiles and ready-made garments
Electronic products
Industrial raw materials
Commercial samples
Medical devices
Spare parts and technical materials
Urgent production materials
Exhibition and event materials
Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, perfumes, flammable liquids, pressurised products and other dangerous goods require an MSDS review and airline approval.
Required Documents
The following documents are generally required for commercial air cargo shipments to Russia:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Air Waybill
Export customs declaration in Türkiye
Certificate of Origin, if required
HS code
Detailed commodity description
Consignee details
MSDS/SDS for chemicals or dangerous goods
Health, analysis or other product-specific certificates, where applicable
Document requirements may vary depending on the commodity, HS code and customs-clearance procedures.
Customs Clearance in Türkiye and Russia
In addition to transportation, we can provide support with customs-clearance procedures.
The service may include:
Export customs clearance in Türkiye
Preparation of the export declaration
Airport terminal and warehouse coordination
Entry into a temporary storage warehouse in Russia
Import customs clearance in Russia
Delivery after customs clearance
Documentation and operational coordination
Import customs-clearance availability is confirmed after reviewing the HS code, cargo value, consignee status and required documents. Customs duties, taxes and official charges are calculated separately.
How Is Volumetric Weight Calculated?
For air freight pricing, the actual gross weight and volumetric weight are compared. The greater figure is used as the chargeable weight.
The common formula is:
Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 6,000
Example:
If a pallet measures 120 × 100 × 150 cm:
120 × 100 × 150 ÷ 6,000 = 300 kg
If the pallet’s actual weight is 220 kg, the air freight charges may be calculated based on the 300 kg volumetric weight.
For non-stackable cargo, the airline may apply additional chargeable weight or position-based charges according to the space occupied in the aircraft.
Estimated Transit Time
Transit time depends on the flight schedule and service scope:
Airport-to-airport: approximately 2–5 days
Door-to-airport: approximately 3–7 days
Door-to-door: approximately 5–10 days
Shipments requiring transit or customs clearance may take longer
Transit times are estimates and may vary depending on flight capacity, routing, customs procedures, documentation checks and final delivery conditions.
How Is the Air Freight Rate to Russia Calculated?
The following factors affect the transportation cost:
Departure and arrival airports
Number of packages
Package dimensions
Actual and volumetric weight
Commodity and HS code
Stackability
Dangerous goods classification
Pickup requirements
Customs and warehouse procedures
Final delivery distance within Russia
Airline capacity and the cargo readiness date
For an accurate quotation, the Packing List, Commercial Invoice and available product documents should be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can cargo currently be shipped to Russia by air?
Yes. Air cargo transportation can be arranged after confirming the cargo’s suitability and current flight availability.
Which airport is used for shipments to Moscow?
Vnukovo (VKO), Sheremetyevo (SVO) or Domodedovo (DME) may be used depending on the airline and cargo details. The final airport is confirmed during booking.
Is door-to-door air cargo service available?
Yes. Pickup in Türkiye, export customs clearance, air freight, import customs clearance in Russia and final delivery can be organised as a complete service.
Do you provide customs-clearance services in Russia?
Yes. Through our partners in Russia, we can arrange temporary storage, import customs clearance and delivery after customs clearance. The final service scope is determined after reviewing the commodity and consignee details.
Are customs duties included in the freight rate?
Customs duties, taxes and official charges are generally excluded from standard DAP and airport-delivery quotations. Customs-clearance service charges and official taxes can be quoted separately.
Can samples be shipped?
Yes. Sample shipments must include an accurate commodity description, HS code and reasonable customs value. The Commercial Invoice may state “Sample – Not for Resale.”
Can products containing batteries be shipped?
Acceptance is determined after reviewing the battery type, UN number, capacity, packing method and MSDS/UN 38.3 documents. Separate dangerous goods approval may be required.
How is non-stackable cargo priced?
The airline may consider both the cargo dimensions and the position occupied inside the aircraft. Therefore, the chargeable weight may be higher than the standard volumetric weight.
What information is required for a quotation?
The commodity description, HS code, number of packages, dimensions, weight, cargo value, pickup address, consignee details and delivery address are required.
Request an Air Cargo Quotation to Russia
Please provide the following information to receive a quotation:
Complete commodity description
HS code
Number of packages
Dimensions of each package
Gross weight
Cargo value
Pickup and delivery addresses
Cargo readiness date
Commercial Invoice and Packing List
MSDS or technical documents, if available
GK Han Logistics provides air cargo transportation from Türkiye to Russia, export and import customs clearance, cargo pickup, warehouse coordination and final delivery services throughout Russia.
