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Cheap one-way trips starting from £112 from Saint Petersburg LED to Istanbul IST
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £112
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £112
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £112
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £112
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £112
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £113
Cheap round trips starting from £236 from Saint Petersburg LED to Istanbul IST
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £236
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £236
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £237
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £248
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £249
Pulkovo InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £249
Travelers usually depart from Pulkovo International, St Petersburg-Finlyandskiy, or St. Petersburg-Ladozhki when they travel from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or İstanbul - Harem. The distance between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul is 2064 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pobeda, Pegasus, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and UTair. Saint Petersburg and Istanbul have 328 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, and Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia).
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 45 | 68 | 53 | 66 | - | 55 | 41 |
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Turkish Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pobeda | PBD | DP | Yes | 25 min before flight | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Unknown | No |
| Aeroflot Russian Airlines | AFL | SU | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| UTair | UTA | UT | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul takes around 3.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul is 2064 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Nordwind Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Saint Petersburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Saint Petersburg and Luton, Vnukovo International, Ufa International, Chelyabinsk, Perm International, Murmansk, Voronezh International, Ulyanovsk Baratayevka, Talagi, Pobedilovo, Kaluga (Grabtsevo).
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Antalya, Tbilisi International, Zürich Airport, Milan–Malpensa, Dalaman, Esenboğa International, Gazipaşa, Milas–Bodrum, Erkilet International, Adnan Menderes, Adana Şakirpaşa.
Which airports are there in Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is mainly served by Pulkovo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rzhevka.
What airports are near Saint Petersburg?
The main airport in Saint Petersburg is Pulkovo International. It is also served by Lappeenranta.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
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