St. PetersburgtoIstanbulFlight Time
LED–IST · Nonstop
St. Petersburg (Pulkovo Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from St. Petersburg (LED) to Istanbul (IST) is about 3h 14m, covering 1,282 miles. Turkish Airlines and Rossiya fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 00:15 to 12:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 14m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,282 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from St. Petersburg to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines and Rossiya operate 4-5/day flights from LED to IST. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at LED.
- First departure
- 00:15
- Last departure
- 12:55
- Cadence
- 5 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 4/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to LED flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LED, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 33 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from St. Petersburg (LED) to Istanbul (IST) is about 3h 14m, based on the 1,282-mile flying distance.
How far is St. Petersburg from Istanbul?
St. Petersburg (LED) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1,282 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and Rossiya fly nonstop from St. Petersburg (LED) to Istanbul (IST), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and Rossiya fly nonstop from St. Petersburg (LED) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from St. Petersburg to Istanbul?
The LED–IST route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW