Winter Palace and the Hermitage
The former imperial residence and today the main building of the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art museums in the world.
Tickets →Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg: airports, things to do and where to stay
Saint Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, was the imperial capital of Russia and is famous for its canals, palaces, museums and the white nights of early summer.
Saint Petersburg airports
From the airport to central Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Pulkovo airport is about 15 km from central Saint Petersburg.
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Saint Petersburg and its main transport hubs. Journey times depend on traffic.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal, plus ride-hailing apps and pre-booked cars. The journey to Saint Petersburg depends a lot on traffic.
Saint Petersburg
Things to do in Saint Petersburg
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
A 19th-century church with colourful domes and a mosaic interior, built where Tsar Alexander II was fatally wounded.
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Peterhof
Peter the Great's palace and gardens on the Gulf of Finland, famous for their golden fountains and the Grand Cascade.
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Saint Isaac's Cathedral
A great neoclassical cathedral whose golden dome dominates the city centre. You can climb up to its colonnade.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is served by Saint Petersburg Pulkovo (LED).
How far is the airport from central Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg Pulkovo airport is about 15 km from central Saint Petersburg.
How do I get from the airport to central Saint Petersburg?
From Saint Petersburg Pulkovo airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Saint Petersburg?
Highlights of Saint Petersburg include Winter Palace and the Hermitage, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Peterhof, and Saint Isaac's Cathedral.
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- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Godot13, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Peterhof: Florstein (Telegram:WikiPhoto.Space), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saint Isaac's Cathedral: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons