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Quick Flight Summary from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $100
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $155

Cheapest flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Southwind Airlines

Southwind Airlines
15 Nov, Sun
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
3h 55m
Non-stop
LED–IST

Southwind Airlines

Southwind Airlines
21 Nov, Sat
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
3h 55m
Non-stop
LED–IST

AJet

AJet
11 Nov, Wed
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
4h 10m
Non-stop
LED–SAW

AJet

AJet
13 Nov, Fri
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
4h 10m
Non-stop
LED–SAW

AJet

AJet
22 Nov, Sun
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
4h 10m
Non-stop
LED–SAW

AJet

AJet
24 Nov, Tue
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
4h 10m
Non-stop
LED–SAW

Southwind Airlines

Southwind Airlines
9 Nov, Mon
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
3h 55m
Non-stop
LED–IST

Pegasus

Pegasus
9 Nov, Mon
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
4h
Non-stop
LED–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
14 Nov, Sat
Saint Petersburg – Istanbul
4h
Non-stop
LED–SAW

Last update: 09 October 2026 14:46

Direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul

Pegasus
AJet
Turkish Airlines
Aeroflot

Estimated Prices for Saint Petersburg to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day15 November Sunday
Best Price
$100
Average Price
$163
$264
$100
$190
11Sun
Oct
$228
12Mon
$190
13Tue
$190
14Wed
$190
15Thu
$190
16Fri
$192
17Sat
$192
18Sun
$176
19Mon
$203
20Tue
$169
21Wed
$192
22Thu
$261
23Fri
$264
24Sat
$229
25Sun
$248
26Mon
$198
27Tue
$139
28Wed
$138
29Thu
$138
30Fri
$198
31Sat
$185
01Sun
Nov
$160
02Mon
$138
03Tue
$138
04Wed
$137
05Thu
$137
06Fri
$149
07Sat
$138
08Sun
$123
09Mon
$138
10Tue
$119
11Wed
$138
12Thu
$119
13Fri
$137
14Sat
$100
15Sun
$142
16Mon
$137
17Tue
$138
18Wed
$139
19Thu
$138
20Fri
$100
21Sat
$119
22Sun
$138
23Mon
$119
24Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Saint Petersburg City Center

Pulkovo Airport

Pulkovo Airport is an international airport that serves the city of Saint Petersburg. The airport is located about 14 km from the city and is accessible from the city center by taxi, bus, and rental car. Taxis are the most commonly used transportation alternative to get to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient and quick transportation alternative to get to Pulkovo Airport from the city center, especially since traffic in the city is relatively light. Taxis are easily accessible in every part of the city. While taxis are a more expensive option compared to other transportation alternatives, if you’re in a hurry to catch your flight they are the fastest way to get to the airport.

Bus

Another method of transportation to get to the airport is by bus. You can board a bus to the airport from many different parts of the city center and enjoy a convenient ride to the airport. Buses are an affordable and easy transportation alternative.

Rental Car

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the airport, after taxis, is by rental car. You can easily rent a car in the city center and enjoy a relaxing drive to the airport. There are various rental car companies in the city that you can choose from.

Airport Information

Polkovo Airport is an international airport serving the city of Saint Petersburg. The airport operates both domestic and international flights out of one terminal building, offering passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. The airport contains conference halls, ATMs, baby care rooms, postal services, rental car offices, children’s play areas, and more.

Passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink at venues like American Bar & Grill, Burger King, Planeta Sushi, O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Costa Coffee, Puro Gusto, IL Patio, Shokoladnitsa, Ice Bar, Starbucks, Kamchatka, Mc Donald’s and T.G.I. Friday’s.

The airport also contains a variety of stores where passengers can go shopping, including Mono Brand Boutiques, Miledi Aero, Michael Kors, Paper Plane, Walk Through, Atelier, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stopexpress, Books And News, Suncatcher, Burberry, Dufry, Temptation, Travel Star, Hudson News and Zegna.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
20°11°
Today
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
23°13°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°14°
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°14°
Monday
12 Oct
Cloudy
21°15°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Saint Petersburg Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Saint Petersburg-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Saint Petersburg-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Saint Petersburg-Istanbul flights, you can use Pulkovo Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Saint Petersburg-Istanbul is 2087 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Saint Petersburg-Istanbul flights is Friday.
Southwind Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Aeroflot, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Saint Petersburg-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Southwind Airlines starts from approximately $72.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
AJet
$113
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Pegasus
$131
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Aeroflot
$234
Paid Change / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x25x55 cm)
Southwind Airlines
$72
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
Turkish Airlines
$248
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 09.10.2026

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