Distance From Pulkovo Airport to İstanbul Airport, LED - IST Distance

The distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1283 miles or 2065 kilometers or 1114 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from St. Petersburg ( Russia ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St. Petersburg and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 2 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg, Russia to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 2 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LED - IST

Kilometers		2065 km
Statute Miles		1283 miles
Nautical Miles		1114 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 57 minutes

Pulkovo Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - LED to IST Flight Path

Location of Pulkovo Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view St. Petersburg to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between St. Petersburg, Russia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LED - IST

Time difference between St. Petersburg (Russia) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
St. Petersburg (Russia)	2026-04-18, 03:55:11 MSK
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-04-18, 03:55:11 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Pulkovo Airport (LED / ULLI) St. Petersburg, Russia

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey