Turkish Airlines flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul
Weather by month: Saint Petersburg and Istanbul
| Month | Saint Petersburg | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C · 92 mm | 8°C · 86 mm |
| February | -5°C · 21 mm | 4°C · 87 mm |
| March | 2°C · 46 mm | 11°C · 37 mm |
| April | 5°C · 45 mm | 11°C · 50 mm |
| May | 10°C · 86 mm | 18°C · 60 mm |
| June | 15°C · 123 mm | 23°C · 2 mm |
| July | 21°C · 82 mm | 27°C · 0 mm |
| August | 16°C · 89 mm | 25°C · 5 mm |
| September | 14°C · 33 mm | 21°C · 29 mm |
| October | 6°C · 46 mm | 16°C · 142 mm |
| November | 3°C · 83 mm | 15°C · 47 mm |
| December | 0°C · 54 mm | 9°C · 86 mm |
Average temperature and total rainfall per month, last full year.
About Turkish Airlines flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines operates flights from Saint Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul New Airport (IST), covering a distance of 2,106 kilometres. The route is usually non-stop, with a typical flight time of 4 hours. This connection serves business and leisure travellers between Russia's cultural capital and Turkey's largest city.
For the best fares, consider booking in December. Turkish Airlines allows cabin bags up to 8 kg and 55×40×23 cm. Checked baggage is not included in economy fares; if needed, a single bag up to 23 kg can be purchased separately. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes prior to flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | Pulkovo Airport (LED) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Istanbul New Airport (IST) |
| Flight time | 4 h (estimated) |
| Distance | 2106 km |
Turkish Airlines cabin bag: 1 piece, 8 kg (18 lb), 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare.
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 8 kg (18 lb) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Personal item | included | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in) |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | paid option |
| Checked baggage - Business | 1 piece · 32 kg (71 lb) | included in the fare |
| Extra bag | from 100 USD | cheaper when added online in advance |
| Overweight fee | from 5 USD | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
Turkish Airlines online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 1 h 30 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min before departure |
| Airport counters close | 45 min before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.