How to transport medicines from Egypt to Russia in 2026?

Transporting medicines from Egypt to Russia in 2026 is regulated by general customs rules and airline norms. There are no special restrictions on the number of packs or packages. The main criterion is that the medicines must be for personal use, not for commercial resale.

Main rules for transportation:

1. Russian customs norms: When entering by air, you can import goods worth up to 10,000 euros and with a total weight of up to 50 kg without paying duties. Medicines fall under this norm. If you are carrying a lot of identical drugs, be prepared to explain their necessity for personal use (e.g., a chronic illness). A pharmacy receipt will be useful proof.
2. Transportation on the plane:
   • Tablets, ointments, creams: Can be carried in hand luggage and checked baggage in any quantities, but within the weight limits of your airline ticket.
   • Liquids, gels, ampoules in hand luggage: Subject to the general rule — container no more than 100 ml, total volume of all liquids — no more than 1 liter per passenger.
   • Syringes: Allowed only with medical justification and a prescription.
3. Advice: If carrying a lot, to avoid unnecessary questions, you can remove the blisters from the boxes (keeping the instructions) and distribute them in your luggage. This also saves space.

For more details on the customs rules of both countries, we recommend reading our guides: Customs rules of Egypt and Customs rules of Russia.

For more details on buying and transporting medicines from Egypt, see our main article: Medicines from Egypt – what to buy, how and where to buy, prices.

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