Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport.
Istanbul and St Petersburg are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from SAW to LED start at 09:30 — the first with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 23:15 with AJet. In total, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your SAW to LED flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
AJet is your gateway to discovering St Petersburg (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Russia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates SAW to LED flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services land without delay 74.78% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SAW and LED include:
Antalya Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Tbilisi Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights that depart Istanbul Sabiha Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED)
Reserve a hotel close to LED if you're taking a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport. For a quieter experience, visit St Petersburg in March.
The warmest month in St Petersburg is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to LED around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
You've visited St Petersburg, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Journey around 434 kilometres east to Cherepovets to tick off its top attractions. From Archaeology Museum to Children's Museum and Eureka Science Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Petrozavodsk is another well-known destination in Russia and is around 306 kilometres north-east of St Petersburg. No journey is complete without a visit to City Park and Embankment, Alexander Nevskiy Cathedral and Church of the Holy and Life-Giving Spirit.
