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Cheap Flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
LED
Destination airport IATA code
IST
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
3 hours 55 mins

Istanbul SAW Flight Information

Traveling From
St. Petersburg
Origin Airport IATA Code
LED
Traveling To
Istanbul
Destination Airport IATA Code
IST
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
Distance
2101 km
Direct Flight Time
3 50
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between St. Petersburg and Istanbul?
The flight game between St. Petersburg and Istanbul is a fierce one. You can journey from Pulkovo Airport to Istanbul (ISL-Ataturk Intl.) with 2 airlines including Turkish Airlines. Or you can fly the Pulkovo Airport to SAW route and book a ticket with Pegasus.
How long is a direct flight from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
The journey of 1,300 miles from St. Petersburg to Istanbul takes an average of 3 hours and 35 minutes, but could even be as quick as 3 hours and 25 minutes. Family excursion or loved-up escape? Relaxed or active? Whatever your style of holiday, get to your destination the fuss-free way with a nonstop flight.
What are the best airports for St. Petersburg to Istanbul flights?
Compare the different ways to jet from St. Petersburg to Istanbul and land your ideal airfare. The most frequently flown routes are:

  • LED to Istanbul (ISL-Ataturk Intl.) - 151 flights per week
  • St. Petersburg (LED-Pulkovo) to Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 20 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
Every airline has different benefits. If you’re travelling from St. Petersburg to Istanbul, take your pick from one of the top six air carriers offering flights on this route:

  • Pobeda with 164 flights every month.
  • Aeroflot with 156 flights every month.
  • Belavia with 78 flights every month.
  • Nordwind Airlines with 39 flights every month.
  • Uzbekistan Airways with 39 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 34 flights every month.

How many flights are there from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
Spontaneous getaways can be lots of fun. With around 22 flights on offer from St. Petersburg to Istanbul every day, you’ll be able to pick the time that’s best for you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between St. Petersburg to Istanbul is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from St. Petersburg to Istanbul  

Every day between St. Petersburg and Istanbul, 1 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Pegasus, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 3hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2101 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from St. Petersburg to Istanbul to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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