Flights from Istanbul to St. Petersburg
Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to St. Petersburg (LED) take about 3h 5m (2,063 km). Southwind airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $111 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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Airlines flying Istanbul to St. Petersburg
Carriers on IST–LED according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Istanbul to St. Petersburg fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $109 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | — | $173 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $11027 Nov 2026 · Southwind airlines | — |
| Dec 2026 | $11025 Dec 2026 · Southwind airlines | $109 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $11028 Jan 2027 · Southwind airlines | — |
| Feb 2027 | $10920 Feb 2027 · Southwind airlines | — |
| Mar 2027 | $1111 Mar 2027 · Southwind airlines | — |
| Apr 2027 | $14120 Apr 2027 | — |
| May 2027 | $14627 May 2027 | — |
| Jun 2027 | $1477 Jun 2027 | — |
| Jul 2027 | $22725 Jul 2027 | — |
| Aug 2027 | $2235 Aug 2027 | — |
| Sept 2027 | $12324 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
| Oct 2027 | $1251 Oct 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $110 for November 2026, $109 at best after that.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to St. Petersburg, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to St. Petersburg
Based on weather and travel conditions in Russia
Russia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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