Russia flag Saint-Petersburg Airport (LED)

Country Russia | Europe | Major Hub | IATA: LED | ICAO: ULLI | Elevation 78 ft · 24 m | Local time —

Destinations
114
Flights / day
266
Busiest route
Kaliningrad
Top airline
Rossiya Airlines

Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo Airport averages 266 flights per day to 114 destinations, with 70 domestic routes and 43 international routes. A total of 49 airlines operate at LED, led by Rossiya Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 20 countries across four continents, with Türkiye representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo connects to Nha Trang, with a typical flight time of 10 hr 25 mins. Updated: July 17, 2026

Route Network

Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo Airport connects 113 destinations worldwide, with Kaliningrad standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Nha Trang, and the shortest flight is to Cherepovets.

Russian Federation flag Kaliningrad (KGD) – Russian Federation 5 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
494 mi · 795 km
20
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (VKO) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
389 mi · 625 km
19
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 5 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,583 mi · 2,547 km
13
per day
Russian Federation flag Ekaterinburg (SVX) – Russian Federation 5 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,119 mi · 1,801 km
10
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
372 mi · 599 km
10
per day
Russian Federation flag Sochi (AER) – Russian Federation 5 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,201 mi · 1,933 km
9
per day
Russian Federation flag Kazan (KZN) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
756 mi · 1,217 km
8
per day
Russian Federation flag Arkhangelsk (ARH) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
472 mi · 759 km
7
per day
Russian Federation flag Novosibirsk (OVB) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,925 mi · 3,098 km
7
per day
Russian Federation flag Ufa (UFA) – Russian Federation 4 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
1,017 mi · 1,637 km
7
per day
Russian Federation flag Murmansk (MMK) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
625 mi · 1,006 km
7
per day
Russian Federation flag Mineralnyye Vody (MRV) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,202 mi · 1,934 km
6
per day
Russian Federation flag Tyumen (TJM) – Russian Federation 5 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,263 mi · 2,033 km
6
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,282 mi · 2,063 km
6
per day
Russian Federation flag Samara (KUF) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
867 mi · 1,396 km
5
per day
Russian Federation flag Chelyabinsk (CEK) – Russian Federation 4 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,187 mi · 1,910 km
5
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,307 mi · 2,103 km
5
per day
Belarus flag Minsk (MSQ) – Belarus 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
417 mi · 672 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Volgograd (VOG) – Russian Federation 4 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
946 mi · 1,522 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Perm (PEE) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
924 mi · 1,486 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Makhachkala (MCX) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,384 mi · 2,227 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Krasnodar (KRR) – Russian Federation 5 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,085 mi · 1,746 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Nizhniy Novgorod (GOJ) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
552 mi · 888 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Krasnoyarsk (KJA) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,208 mi · 3,554 km
4
per day
Armenia flag Yerevan (EVN) – Armenia 3 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,489 mi · 2,396 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (DME) – Russian Federation 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
414 mi · 667 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Omsk (OMS) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,607 mi · 2,587 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Surgut (SGC) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,442 mi · 2,320 km
3
per day
Russian Federation flag Syktyvkar (SCW) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
704 mi · 1,133 km
3
per day
Russian Federation flag Orenburg (REN) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,114 mi · 1,793 km
3
per day
Russian Federation flag Cherepovets (CEE) – Russian Federation 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
274 mi · 441 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Irkutsk (IKT) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
6 hr 15 mins
2,753 mi · 4,431 km
2
per day
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 3 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,091 mi · 3,365 km
2
per day
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,584 mi · 2,549 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Gelendzhik (GDZ) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
—
LED → GDZ
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Saratov (GSV) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
829 mi · 1,335 km
2
per day
Georgia flag Tbilisi (TBS) – Georgia 3 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,401 mi · 2,254 km
2
per day
Tajikistan flag Dushanbe (DYU) – Tajikistan 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,225 mi · 3,581 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Izhevsk (IJK) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
862 mi · 1,387 km
2
per day
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
2,243 mi · 3,609 km
1
per day
Kazakhstan flag Astana (NQZ) – Kazakhstan 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,693 mi · 2,725 km
1
per day
Egypt flag Hurghada (HRG) – Egypt 3 airlines
5 hr 30 mins
2,260 mi · 3,637 km
1
per day
Egypt flag Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) – Egypt 4 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,207 mi · 3,552 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Astrakhan (ASF) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,182 mi · 1,902 km
1
per day
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,114 mi · 1,793 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
LED → DLM
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Grozny (GRV) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,306 mi · 2,102 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Cheboksary (CSY) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
674 mi · 1,085 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Kirov (KVX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
680 mi · 1,094 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Nizhnekamsk (NBC) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
853 mi · 1,373 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Penza (PEZ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
726 mi · 1,168 km
1
per day
Uzbekistan flag Samarkand (SKD) – Uzbekistan 3 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,102 mi · 3,383 km
1
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,435 mi · 7,138 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Ukhta (UCT) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
809 mi · 1,302 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Ulyanovsk (ULV) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
772 mi · 1,243 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Vladikavkaz (OGZ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,296 mi · 2,085 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Apatity (KVK) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
539 mi · 867 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Ivanovo (IWA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → IWA
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Stavropol (STW) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,127 mi · 1,814 km
1
per day
Uzbekistan flag Urgench (UGC) – Uzbekistan 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,802 mi · 2,899 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Barnaul (BAX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
2,017 mi · 3,246 km
6
per week
Georgia flag Batumi (BUS) – Georgia 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,347 mi · 2,167 km
6
per week
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
LED → BJV
6
per week
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 1 airline
8 hr 15 mins
3,891 mi · 6,262 km
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,151 mi · 3,462 km
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Kostroma (KMW) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
—
LED → KMW
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Naryan Mar (NNM) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → NNM
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Nizhnevartovsk (NJC) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,548 mi · 2,491 km
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Novokuznetsk (NOZ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
2,112 mi · 3,400 km
6
per week
Türkiye flag Ankara (ESB) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
LED → ESB
5
per week
Tajikistan flag Khudzhand (LBD) – Tajikistan 1 airline
—
LED → LBD
5
per week
Russian Federation flag Novyy Urengoy (NUX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,479 mi · 2,380 km
5
per week
Kyrgyzstan flag Osh (OSS) – Kyrgyzstan 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,241 mi · 3,607 km
5
per week
Russian Federation flag Saransk (SKX) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
684 mi · 1,100 km
5
per week
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,763 mi · 6,057 km
4
per week
Kyrgyzstan flag Bishkek (BSZ) – Kyrgyzstan 2 airlines
5 hr 5 mins
2,170 mi · 3,492 km
4
per week
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,672 mi · 4,301 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Kemerovo (KEJ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
2,031 mi · 3,269 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Khanty-Mansiysk (HMA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,308 mi · 2,104 km
4
per week
Tunisia flag Monastir (MIR) – Tunisia 1 airline
—
LED → MIR
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Norilsk (NSK) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → NSK
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Salekhard (SLY) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → SLY
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Tambov (TBW) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → TBW
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Tomsk (TOF) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,962 mi · 3,158 km
4
per week
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,500 mi · 4,024 km
3
per week
Uzbekistan flag Fergana (FEG) – Uzbekistan 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,220 mi · 3,573 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Kotlas (KSZ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → KSZ
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Nalchik (NAL) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → NAL
3
per week
Thailand flag Phuket (HKT) – Thailand 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,979 mi · 8,012 km
3
per week
Uzbekistan flag Termez (TMJ) – Uzbekistan 2 airlines
—
LED → TMJ
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Vladivostok (VVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → VVO
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Yakutsk (YKS) – Russian Federation 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
3,008 mi · 4,842 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Abakan (ABA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → ABA
2
per week
Belarus flag Brest (BQT) – Belarus 1 airline
—
LED → BQT
2
per week
Uzbekistan flag Bukhara (BHK) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
2,020 mi · 3,251 km
2
per week
Belarus flag Gomel (GME) – Belarus 1 airline
—
LED → GME
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Kurgan (KRO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → KRO
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Magnitogorsk (MQF) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,159 mi · 1,866 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Nadym (NYM) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → NYM
2
per week
Viet Nam flag Nha Trang (CXR) – Viet Nam 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
5,120 mi · 8,240 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Noyabrsk (NOJ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → NOJ
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Orsk (OSW) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,250 mi · 2,012 km
2
per week
China flag Sanya (SYX) – China 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,755 mi · 7,652 km
2
per week
Kazakhstan flag Shymkent (CIT) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
—
LED → CIT
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Sovetskiy (OVS) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → OVS
2
per week
Iran flag Tehran (IKA) – Iran 2 airlines
—
LED → IKA
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Vologda (VGD) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → VGD
2
per week
Tunisia flag Enfidha (NBE) – Tunisia 1 airline
—
LED → NBE
1
per week
Uzbekistan flag Khanabad (KSQ) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
—
LED → KSQ
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Moscow (ZIA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → ZIA
1
per week
Uzbekistan flag Namangan (NMA) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
—
LED → NMA
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Tobolsk (RMZ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
LED → RMZ
1
per week
United States of America flag Wooster (BJJ) – United States of America 1 airline
—
LED → BJJ
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 17, 2026.

Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo Airport is served by 49 airlines, with Rossiya Airlines in the lead at 18% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 37% of routes. 21 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 35 airlines operate international routes, compared with 23 airlines serving domestic routes. Pegas Fly is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Nha Trang with a flight time of 10 hrs 25 mins.

Rossiya Airlines (36 routes)
Pobeda (22 routes)
Smartavia (18 routes)
Nordwind Airlines (14 routes)
Aeroflot (13 routes)
Ural Airlines (9 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (7 routes)
UTAir (6 routes)
Taban Airlines (5 routes)
RusLine (5 routes)
Turkish Airlines (4 routes)
Pegas Fly (4 routes)
Yamal Airlines (4 routes)
Azimuth Airlines (3 routes)
S7 Airlines (3 routes)
Belavia (3 routes)
NordStar Airlines (3 routes)
Severstal Aircompany (3 routes)
Red Wings (3 routes)
Nesma Airlines (3 routes)
Pegasus (2 routes)
Yakutia (2 routes)
AJet (2 routes)
Centrum Air (2 routes)
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (2 routes)
SCAT Airlines (2 routes)
AlMasria (2 routes)
Avia Traffic Company (2 routes)
Alrosa (1 routes)
Corendon Air (1 routes)
FlyOne Armenia (1 routes)
Georgian Airways (1 routes)
Somon Air (1 routes)
Izhavia (1 routes)
Air Cairo (1 routes)
Air Serbia (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)
Sichuan Airlines (1 routes)
Kostroma Air Enterprise (1 routes)
Kostromskoe aviapredpriyatie (1 routes)
Hainan Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Nouvelair Tunisie (1 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (1 routes)
Mahan Air (1 routes)
Meraj Air (1 routes)
Vologda Air Company (1 routes)
ЛЬ (1 routes)
UVT Aero (1 routes)

Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo Airport provides direct service to 20 countries across four continents. The route network is 62% domestic and 38% international. Türkiye is the primary international destination.

Russian Federation - 204/day
Türkiye - 26/day
Uzbekistan - 6/day
Belarus - 5/day
Armenia - 4/day
Georgia - 3/day
Kazakhstan - 3/day
Egypt - 3/day
China - 3/day
Azerbaijan - 2/day
Tajikistan - 2/day
Serbia - 1/day
Kyrgyzstan - 1/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Tunisia - 1/day
Morocco - 0/day
Thailand - 0/day
Viet Nam - 0/day
Iran - 0/day
United States of America - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
on-time
1 min (+140.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
5 min early
min (-2.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
2 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 20

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
2 min early
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
2 min early
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
1 min early
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
3 min early
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
3 min early
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
3 min early
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
3 min early
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
4 min late
11 min (-74.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
11 min (-90.5%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
76 flights (7 day total)

Jul 19

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
6

Jul 18

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 17

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 16

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
13

Jul 15

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 14

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
22

Jul 13

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
28
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
5 min late
4 min (-45.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
2 min late
7 min (-78.4%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
527 flights (30 day total)

Jul 19

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
6

Jul 18

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 17

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 16

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
13

Jul 15

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 14

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
22

Jul 13

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
28

Jul 12

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
36 min late
Cancelled
36

Jul 11

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
10

Jul 10

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
4

Jul 9

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
30

Jul 8

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
37

Jul 4

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
25 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
11

Jul 2

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
21

Jul 1

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
43

Jun 30

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
20

Jun 29

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
15

Jun 28

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
8

Jun 27

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
22

Jun 26

2026

Departure
1 min early
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
8

Jun 25

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
32

Jun 24

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
22

Jun 23

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
35

Jun 22

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
44

Jun 21

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
18

Jun 20

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
35

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#121 (266 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#138 (114 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,359 ft 3,767 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete
12,359 ft 3,767 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete
11,122 ft 3,390 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete
11,122 ft 3,390 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete

Runway Length

Runways at Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo (IATA: LED) operates around 266 flights per day to 114 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 70 domestic and 43 international routes, with Rossiya Airlines as the leading carrier and Kaliningrad currently the busiest connection. From LED, passengers can reach 20 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,767 m (12,359 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo serves as the primary air gateway for northwestern Russia and a major hub for traffic in and out of Saint Petersburg. Its route network combines a larger domestic schedule with international service to selected destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, reflecting both local origin and destination demand and connecting traffic through the airport.

The airport is led in scheduled service by Rossiya Airlines and also handles a mix of other domestic and foreign carriers. Short-haul domestic flying is a core part of the operation, while international service provides medium- and long-haul links where demand and market conditions support them.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Passenger traffic is handled through a single integrated passenger terminal complex at Pulkovo, which organizes domestic and international processing within one airport system. The terminal layout is designed to separate functions by airline operations and passenger flow rather than by completely detached terminals, which simplifies transfers within the airport.

The terminal system supports scheduled commercial traffic, transit passengers, and seasonal fluctuations in demand. Arrivals and departures are managed in a conventional airport format with check-in, security screening, border control for international flights, and airside retail and waiting areas.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Single integrated passenger terminal complex
  • Domestic and international processing within one facility
  • Centralized check-in and security areas
  • Airside retail and waiting zones
  • Passenger flow designed for scheduled commercial traffic

Passenger-facing facilities generally include standard airport services for ticketed travelers, transferring passengers, and those waiting for departures. These typically cover baggage handling, border and security processing, retail, and basic traveler support functions.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in and baggage services
  • Security screening
  • Border control for international flights
  • Retail and waiting areas
  • Passenger information services

Airport Lounges

Lounge access at Pulkovo is typically provided through a mix of airline-related and independent lounge options, with use generally based on premium cabin status, frequent flyer eligibility, lounge membership, or paid entry where available. Lounges are generally located in the passenger terminal after security, with access depending on flight type and operator.

Notable lounges include:

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Dining and Food Options

Food and beverage options at the airport generally include a mix of quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down venues suited to both domestic and international passengers. The selection is built to serve standard preflight dining needs rather than destination-specific restaurant demand.

Common dining options include:

  • Cafes
  • Quick-service outlets
  • Sit-down dining
  • Snack counters
  • Coffee service

Public Transport and Parking

The airport is connected to Saint Petersburg by road and public transport, with access from the city through buses, shuttle services, and taxis. Travelers can review current airport access information on the official transport page and parking arrangements on the official parking page.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Bus
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • Ride-hailing

Parking is available for short stays and longer stays, with products organized for different trip lengths and traveler needs. The airport’s parking layout supports both direct terminal access and general passenger drop-off and collection.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking
  • Long-term parking
  • Terminal-access parking
  • Drop-off and pick-up areas

Runways and Operations

Pulkovo operates a dual-runway airfield with a longest runway measuring 3,767 meters, which supports a broad mix of domestic and international commercial traffic. The runway system is capable of handling narrow-body and wide-body operations within normal airport and airline performance limits.

The airport functions as a major scheduled passenger hub with high daily movement levels and a route structure centered on domestic connectivity, especially to Moscow, as well as international services to multiple countries. Its operational role is shaped by year-round airline demand and the need to support both hub and point-to-point flying.

The runway system includes:

  • Two-runway configuration
  • Longest runway of 3,767 meters
  • Commercial passenger operations
  • Support for domestic and international service

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

The airport is one of Russia’s principal air transport facilities outside Moscow and serves as the main passenger airport for Saint Petersburg and the surrounding region. Its network role combines hub functions with strong origin-and-destination demand, particularly on domestic routes and on trunk services to the capital.

It also functions as an international gateway for travelers from northwestern Russia, with traffic spread across a multi-country network. The airport’s demand base includes business travel, leisure travel, and connecting passengers using Saint Petersburg as a regional air access point.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major hub airport
  • Primary airport for Saint Petersburg
  • Domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • Regional passenger catchment

Location and Catchment Area

Pulkovo is located south of central Saint Petersburg and serves the city proper as well as a wider northwestern Russian catchment. Its position makes it the principal airport for the St. Petersburg metropolitan area and nearby regional travelers.

The airport also draws passengers from surrounding Leningrad Oblast and from travelers using Saint Petersburg as the main air link to the Baltic and northwestern parts of the country.

The airport serves:

  • Saint Petersburg metropolitan area
  • Leningrad Oblast
  • Northwestern Russia
  • Domestic and international origin-and-destination traffic

Hotels Near the Airport

Hotels near the airport are useful for overnight layovers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers needing access to the terminal area. Official airport accommodation information, where available, is the best starting point for current options.

Notable nearby hotels include:

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Airport History

Civil aviation activity at Pulkovo developed in the Soviet period as Saint Petersburg, then Leningrad, expanded its role as a major urban and industrial center. The airport became the city’s principal passenger gateway and gradually absorbed the region’s scheduled domestic and international traffic.

Over time, the airport underwent modernization to support increasing passenger volumes and more complex commercial operations. Improvements to terminal handling, airfield infrastructure, and passenger processing helped it transition from a Soviet-era airport into a large-scale modern hub for the city.

A major step in its current form was the development of the present passenger terminal complex, which consolidated operations into an integrated facility. This modernization supported the airport’s role as the main airport for Saint Petersburg and strengthened its position in Russia’s national route network.

Today, the airport operates as a key hub for scheduled passenger service in northwestern Russia, with a route structure centered on domestic demand and selective international connectivity. Its current operational profile reflects both its historical role as the city’s main airport and its modern function as a major traffic center.

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