St Petersburg to London Flights

Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg

Flights to and from St. Petersburg, Russia, are served by Pulkovo Airport, an international airport located about twelve miles south of the centre of the city. The fourth-busiest airport in Russia, Pulkovo serves nearly ten million passengers each year and is a hub for multiple airlines, including Aeroflot, Lufthansa, and Transaero Airlines. The airport, founded in 1932, offers numerous traveller amenities, including a baby care room, banking services, and a post office. Turn to ebookers to find discount fares for flights from St. Petersburg for your next trip.

Pulkovo Airport Parking

Pulkovo offers a variety of parking options for travellers who drive to the airport. Short-term parking prices start at RUB 100 an hour, and long-term parking costs as little as RUB 350 a day. Free parking is also available in unguarded lots. In the winter months, the multi-story covered parking complex, which costs RUB 400 a day, is ideal to keep snow from accumulating on and around your vehicle. All lots are conveniently located within a short walk from the terminals.

Transportation to Pulkovo Airport

If you don't want to drive, Pulkovo Airport is accessible by taxi, shuttle bus, and city bus services. To schedule a taxi ride, call +7 812 900 00 00. For RUB 30, you can ride the K39 shuttle from Moskovskaya to Terminal 1, or you can take the K3 shuttle from Moskovskaya, Park Pobedy, Elektrosila, and other points in the city for RUB 35. City bus 39 runs to Terminal 1, and city bus 13 runs to Terminal 2, both of which cost RUB 23 per trip. The trip takes about twenty to thirty-five minutes, depending upon your starting location and traffic conditions.

Restaurants at Pulkovo Airport

Pulkovo Airport is home to several dining options for hungry travellers. At Shokoladnica Café, take advantage of free Wi-Fi to check your e-mail while you enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack before your flight. Treat yourself to a rich meal and a hearty local beer at Siberian Crown, or try appetizers, burgers, and more at T.G.I. Friday’s. No matter when you are leaving St. Petersburg, you will find a number of establishments open for a quick snack, a sit-down meal, or a simple beverage.

Arriving in London

Flights to London may arrive at one of a number of major airports that are located around the city. For example, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted airports all have good connections to the city, as a result of the many domestic and international flights that land at these airports. London City and London Luton are also well connected.

Getting into the city

London is one of the most famous cities in the world, and there are plenty of historic sightseeing opportunities and renowned entertainment venues around the centre. These can be easily reached from each of the main airports, given the dedicated express rail services that operate from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted.

Travellers arriving at London Heathrow, for instance, can reach the city centre in just 15 to 30 minutes on the express train to Paddington station, or in about an hour using a cheaper ticket on the London Underground, Piccadilly Line. London Gatwick lies 28 miles outside central London, but travellers can reach the city in around 30 minutes on the express train to Victoria station. London Stansted is 40 miles from the centre of London, but travellers can get to Liverpool Street station on the train in about 45 minutes.

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