Cheap Flights to St Petersburg

Q: When is the best time to fly to St Petersburg?

Peak Season: St. Petersburg is busy with foreign and Russian tourists throughout the summer months, especially from June to August. The temperature during these months tends to sit around a mild, but comfortable 19 degrees Celsius. Visitors tend to flock on flights to St Petersburg to enjoy the sights and arts and to experience the White Nights. By far the best time to visit St Petersburg is late May-early June, during the White Nights. As St. Petersburg is the most northern city in the world, the sun does not descend below the horizon enough for the sky to grow dark. Off Season: Late spring and early autumn are good times to search for cheap flights to St. Petersburg. The weather is typically mild, around 5-9 degrees Celsius, although still unpredictable. Winter has fewer crowds and hotels are easier to come by, but be prepared for the bitter cold as temperatures will drop below freezing from November through March and are marked by freezing winds and heavy snowfall.

Popular in	July	High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	£177	Average for round-trip flights in September 2020
Round-trip from	£21	From London to Saint Petersburg

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to St Petersburg related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to St Petersburg along with the rest of Russia. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Russia has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not Russian nationals, permanent residents, residents with residence permits, airline crew members, diplomats, and travelers whose visit concerns the death of a direct relative. Travelers arriving from Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, or the United States who are planning to stay in Moscow must report to the special hotline by phone. They must self-isolate in Moscow for a period of 14 days or for the duration of their stay if less than 14 days. Travelers who have been in China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea, or Spain, and are staying in St. Petersburg (LED) should self-isolate for a period of 14 days or for the duration of their stay if less than 14 days. The Russian Government has issued a grace period on visas, residence permits, and other documents that expire between March 15, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Individuals whose documents expire during this period may exit Russia, before the end of the period (June 15, 2020), without formally extending their term of stay or applying for new documents.. If you are looking to book a trip to St Petersburg and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for St Petersburg flights by month

January

£60

February

£98

March

£165

April

£187

May

£197

June

£196

July

£240

August

£202

September

£187

October

£84

November

£96

December

£38

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to St Petersburg is currently December; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to St Petersburg?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - LED Price	£38 - £279
LED Temperature	-2 - 23 °C
LED Rainfall	35 - 149 mm

Peak Season:

St. Petersburg is busy with foreign and Russian tourists throughout the summer months, especially from June to August. The temperature during these months tends to sit around a mild, but comfortable 19 degrees Celsius. Visitors tend to flock on flights to St Petersburg to enjoy the sights and arts and to experience the White Nights. By far the best time to visit St Petersburg is late May-early June, during the White Nights. As St. Petersburg is the most northern city in the world, the sun does not descend below the horizon enough for the sky to grow dark.

Off Season:

Late spring and early autumn are good times to search for cheap flights to St. Petersburg. The weather is typically mild, around 5-9 degrees Celsius, although still unpredictable. Winter has fewer crowds and hotels are easier to come by, but be prepared for the bitter cold as temperatures will drop below freezing from November through March and are marked by freezing winds and heavy snowfall.

When is the best time to book a flight to St Petersburg?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to St Petersburg, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Which day is cheapest to fly to St Petersburg?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to St Petersburg. Sunday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to St Petersburg?

At the moment, flights in the evening are likely to offer the best value for money for your St Petersburg trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

St Petersburg overview

At the eastern end of the Gulf of Finland, on the Baltic Sea, stands the city of St Petersburg. In the 18th century, Peter the Great transformed the swampy banks of the Neva River into a fine European-style city, his “window on Europe”. Known as Petrograd and then Leningrad, many Russians refer to it as “Piter”.

Its attractions are numerous. There are 539 bridges, more than anywhere else in the world. Apart from Peter the Great’s modest wooden cabin, and the Winter Palace, main residence of the Tsars and the Hermitage Museum’s main building, there are St Isaac’s Cathedral and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood, a St. Basil-esque building, a swirl of colourful onion domes, red brick and mosaics.

Getting around St Petersburg

Head out on foot to best experience St Petersburg’s sights and architecture. There are plenty of public transport options for those who don’t feel like walking. You can still get great views of the city by taking a cruise on the Neva River. The metro is a very popular option for both residents and tourists. It’s cheap and fast, but can get very crowded during the day. Buy your tokens or multiple-trip tickets at the station. You can also ride a bus, tram or trolley car.

Buses cover the areas the subway doesn’t. Trolleys are the slowest option. Purchase tickets for any of these from the drivers or at kiosks beforehand. Make sure you validate them when boarding. Marshrutky are minibus shuttles that you can flag down on the bus route. Pay the driver and request a stop when you get to your destination. There are also plenty of taxis, which are inexpensive as well.

Private cars often act as non-metered taxis, so negotiate a fare before you get in. Avoid driving yourself if you can. Roads are often in disrepair, traffic is congested and street signs are in Cyrillic.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Flights to St Petersburg arrive at Pulkovo International Airport (LED). The public bus leaves for Moskovskaya Metro Station from outside the terminal, from where metros go to the city centre. Taxis are also available from the terminals; pre-booking a taxi is far cheaper. Passengers who are staying in a major hotel can arrange to be picked up.