Cheap Flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul Starting at $117

The Saint Petersburg — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Rossiya Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Pobeda, Smartavia, Azerbaijan Airlines, S7 Airlines, Kinda Airlines, Valuair, Utair, and Belavia. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $117. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Saint Petersburg is served mainly by two airports. Pulkovo (LED) is the city’s international hub, handling most long-haul and European flights and typically hosting full-service carriers and some low-cost operators; it sits about 23 km south of the centre with rail, bus and taxi links taking roughly 30–50 minutes depending on traffic and costing moderate fares. Pulkovo can be more convenient for international connections and offers more facilities, though peak-hour congestion is possible. The smaller Khrabrovo/Kaliningrad? (note: correction) Actually Saint Petersburg’s second airfield, sometimes used for charters and budget services, can be farther from downtown and often has fewer amenities; transfers are usually by coach or taxi with longer travel times and generally lower fares. Consider flight schedules and transfer options when choosing between quicker international services and budget-oriented alternatives.

Istanbul is served primarily by Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). Istanbul Airport, on the European side, functions as Turkey’s main international hub and typically handles long-haul and full-service carrier traffic; it can be pricier on certain routes but often offers extensive connectivity. It lies about 40–50 km from the historic city center, with travel options including airport shuttles and buses (roughly 45–75 minutes, fares around €3–€8), taxi rides (about 40–70 minutes, variable fares), and private transfers. Pros: modern facilities and many international connections; cons: longer transfer times to central districts and occasional heavy traffic. Sabiha Gökçen, on the Asian side, usually operates as a low-cost and domestic-focused base favored by budget and leisure carriers. It sits roughly 35–45 km from central Sultanahmet/Taksim areas; connections include Havatas/municipal buses and shuttle services (roughly 50–90 minutes, fares typically low), taxis (about 40–70 minutes), and metro-bus extensions in progress. Pros: often cheaper fares and shorter lines; cons: fewer long-haul flights and longer transfers depending on traffic and your destination side. Both airports can be convenient depending on airline choice and which side of the city you plan to visit.