Find Cheap Flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul (LED - IST)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$340	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Mon, May 25 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is currently $340
Cheapest one-way flight	$145	AJet Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is currently $145
Last-minute weekend getaway	$440	AJet Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is currently $440
Cheapest business class flights	$1,156	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 14 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is currently $1,156

Fastest flight	3 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $215–300
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $495–650

Popular airlines from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $524

Typical price: $540–930

28 weekly nonstop flights

LED - IST Every day

373 weekly connecting flights

LED - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $386

Typical price: $335–700

14 weekly nonstop flights

LED - SAW Every day

251 weekly connecting flights

LED - IST, SAW Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $378

Typical price: $305–690

14 weekly nonstop flights

LED - SAW Every day
Azerbaijan Airlines

from $535

Typical price: $455–980

29 weekly connecting flights

LED - IST, SAW Every day
Ural Airlines

25 weekly connecting flights

LED - IST Every day
S7

24 weekly connecting flights

LED - IST Every day

Popular airports near Saint Petersburg

Pulkovo Airport (LED)

Saint Petersburg Russia 32 min 9 mi
Mezhdunarodnyy Aeroport Pskov Imeni Knyagini Ol'gi (PKV)

Pskov Russia 3 hr 49 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $215 to $300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $340. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $145.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $524, flying from May 21 to May 29.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $386, flying from May 4 to May 12.
The cheapest AJet flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $378, flying from May 25 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $535, flying from May 14 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul starts at $340 from Mon, May 25 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $145 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights and 373 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 14 nonstop flights and 251 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
AJet offers 14 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Azerbaijan Airlines offers 29 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Ural Airlines offers 25 connecting flights per week. Ural Airlines flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
S7 offers 24 connecting flights per week. S7 flies from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $340. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $145.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $524, flying from May 21 to May 29.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $386, flying from May 4 to May 12.
The cheapest AJet flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $378, flying from May 25 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is $535, flying from May 14 to May 20.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul.

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 AJet direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul at price $440 is offered by AJet from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul.

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 AJet direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul start at $340 from Mon, May 25 to Wed, Jun 3 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul start at $1,156 from Thu, May 14 to Thu, May 21 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul start at $340 from Mon, May 25 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul starts at $440 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with AJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul at price $440 is offered by AJet from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.