Pulkovo Airport

Pulkovo is about 23 km (14 miles) south of the city center, on the Pulkovskoye Highway. The drive to Nevsky Prospekt usually takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, and buses 39 and 39E connect the airport with Moskovskaya metro station for the ride into the center.

One. All domestic and international flights use Terminal 1, which opened in 2013 and joins a new building with the reconstructed older terminal. Domestic and international flights have separate areas inside it, so follow the signs for your flight type when you arrive for departure.

Take bus 39 or express bus 39E from outside the arrivals hall to Moskovskaya metro station on Line 2 (blue), which runs north to Nevsky Prospekt. The express takes about 20 minutes and the regular bus about 35. The metro closes around 1:00, so late arrivals need a taxi or a pre-booked car.

No. Pulkovo has no railway or metro station of its own. Buses 39 and 39E link the terminal with Moskovskaya metro station on Line 2, and from there the metro reaches the historic center and the city's main railway stations.

Taxi Pulkovo, the official airport taxi service, has desks in the baggage claim area and the arrivals hall, with kiosks outside the terminal. Ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go also work at the airport. Walk past anyone who approaches you inside the terminal offering a ride.

No. Pulkovo Airport (LED) serves Saint Petersburg in Russia. St. Petersburg, Florida, in the United States is served by different airports, St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE) and Tampa International (TPA). Check the airport code on your ticket if you are unsure which city you are flying to.

Most foreign visitors need a Russian visa or Russia's unified e-visa, which is applied for online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal, evisa.kdmid.ru, and lists Pulkovo among its entry points. Rules differ by nationality, so check the requirements for your passport before you fly.

Yes. Pulkovo has a business lounge in the domestic departure area, renovated in December 2025 and open to business-class passengers, with loyalty-program members due to follow after a second stage of work. Access rules can change, so check with your airline before you fly.

Yes. Tell your airline at least 48 hours before departure, and the airline passes your needs to the airport. You can also send the airport's passenger form to PRM@pulkovo-airport.com. Passengers with special needs park free in dedicated spaces in all parking zones.

Yes. Paid short-term parking is next to the terminal and paid long-term zones are nearby, while a free car park is about five minutes' drive from the terminal. Rates depend on the zone and the length of stay, so check the airport's website before you travel.

Yes. Mobile operator counters in the terminal sell local SIM cards, and ATMs are available if you need rubles. The terminal also has cafes, restaurants and shops, a medical center with a 24-hour ambulance service and a mother-and-child room for families with small children.

Saint Petersburg and Pulkovo Airport are on Moscow Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving time. Check that your phone has switched to local time after landing, especially if you have a connecting flight or someone is meeting you.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.