Istanbul(Bakırköy) to St. Petersburg (ISL–LED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ISL–LED had nonstop service from Red Wings, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,302 miles in 5h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WZ Red Wings | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Other ways to reach St. Petersburg from Istanbul(Bakırköy)
| Metric | ISL→LED | IST→LED | SAW→LED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ISL | – | 21 mi | 26 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 40 | 28 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 3h 40m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ISL: +03 · LED: MSK
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul(Bakırköy), it's 6:00 PM in St. Petersburg.
Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Russia. Apply through the official Russian eVisa portal at evisa.kdmid.ru. The eVisa allows stays up to 16 days per entry within a 60-day validity window. The fee is USD 52 for adults. Children under 6 are exempt from the fee. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, business, and humanitarian visits.
ISL–LED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ISL to LED
İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Pulkovo Airport (LED) had nonstop service from Red Wings, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ISL to LED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ISL to LED is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,302 miles (2,096 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST) and Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).