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Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to St Petersburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to St Petersburg?

On average, a flight from Singapore to St Petersburg takes 20 hours 0 minutes. Flights to St Petersburg from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in St Petersburg by month

Plan your trip to St Petersburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St Petersburg ranges from 20.0 - 70.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit St Petersburg when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in St Petersburg by month

Plan your trip to St Petersburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St Petersburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -8.0 C).

Saint Petersburg climate

St. Petersburg has bitter cold winters, marked by freezing winds and heavy snowfall. The average winter temperature is around minus 10 (Celsius), but January and February can be colder. Summers are mild with temperatures around 18 degrees. The summer days are long, and June to early July is the time of White Nights, the twilight that replaces the dark of night.

Getting around Saint Petersburg

Head out on foot to best experience St Petersburg’s sights and architecture. There are plenty of public transport options for those who don’t feel like walking. You can still get great views of the city by taking a cruise on the Neva River. The metro is a very popular option for both residents and tourists. It’s cheap and fast, but can get very crowded during the day. Buy your tokens or multiple-trip tickets at the station. You can also ride a bus, tram or trolley car. 

Buses cover the areas the subway doesn’t. Trolleys are the slowest option. Purchase tickets for any of these from the drivers or at kiosks beforehand. Make sure you validate them when boarding. Marshrutky are minibus shuttles that you can flag down on the bus route. Pay the driver and request a stop when you get to your destination. There are also plenty of taxis, which are inexpensive as well. 

Private cars often act as non-metered taxis, so negotiate a fare before you get in. Avoid driving yourself if you can. Roads are often in disrepair, traffic is congested and street signs are in Cyrillic.

What is good to know if travelling to Saint Petersburg?

  • The Peter and Paul Fortress dates from 1703.  It was used as a political prison until 1917, home to residents including Trotsky, Dostoevsky, Gorky and Lenin’s older brother, Alexander. The Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul, with its needle-thin spire and weather-vane of an angel with a cross is a must-see. It is where all the Russian Emperors and Empresses from Peter the Great to Alexander III are buried. 
  • The Palace Square is where you will find the Winter Palace (home to the tsars, now the State Hermitage – the largest artistic, historical and cultural museum), the General Staff Building, the Building of the Ministries and the Alexander Column. The works of Rubens, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and many others are on display in the Hermitage.
  • St. Isaac Cathedral is the biggest Orthodox Cathedral in St. Petersburg and the fourth-highest cathedral in the world after St. Peter’s (Rome), St. Paul’s (London) and Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence). The interior boasts walls studded with semi-precious stones.
  • The Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood was built on the spot where Alexander II was murdered. The church has brightly coloured onion-shaped domes and the interior is covered in mosaics.
  • The Nevsky Prospekt is St. Petersburg’s main street, lined with fashionable shops and cafes.
  • The Kirov Central Culture and Leisure Park on Elagin Island is popular with locals. There is an ice-rink in the wintertime, badminton courts and boat trips.
  • The Peterhof, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace is about 32km (20 miles) from the centre of St Petersburg.
  • The Russian Museum has about 400,000 exhibits. The museum complex includes the Stroganov Palace, St Michael’s (Engineers) Castle and the Marble Palace as well as the Mikhailovsky Gardens, Engineering Gardens, Summer Garden (with Summer Palace) and the House of Peter the Great.
  • When is the best time to fly to Saint Petersburg?

    Peak Season: St. Petersburg is busy with foreign and Russian tourists June through August. Visitors come for the sights and arts and to experience the White Nights. Off Season: Late spring and early autumn are good times to search for cheap flights to St. Petersburg and visit. The weather is typically mild, although still unpredictable. Winter has fewer crowds and hotels are easier to come by, but be prepared for the bitter cold.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to St Petersburg?

    If you book a flight to St Petersburg, you will be flying into Pulkovo, which is the city’s only airport. Saint Petersburg Pulkovo (LED) is located 14.0 km from the centre of St Petersburg.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to St Petersburg if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to St Petersburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Saint Petersburg Pulkovo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Saint Petersburg Pulkovo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Saint Petersburg Pulkovo?

    Yes. Saint Petersburg Pulkovo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Capsule Hotel Pulkovo is the closest property to Saint Petersburg Pulkovo (0.0 km away from Saint Petersburg Pulkovo).

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