Saint Petersburg Airport Pulkovo 2
with Airport Terminal Map

The International airport in St. Petersburg Russia is called Pulkovo 2, its airport code is LED after its former name, Leningrad.

St. Petersburg's International Airport - Pulkovo 2.
Arrivals terminal to the left, Departures on the right.

It's located about 17km (10.5 miles) south of the city centre and on a good day with light traffic the journey is about a 30 minute car ride away.

St. Petersburg's
Pulkovo 2 airport map

Even though the international airport had a major renovation in 1996 it was still relatively small and basic compared to other airports serving cities of similar size to St. Petersburg. This perhaps is the reason for the recent re-developement. The airport map (on the left, click to enlarge) is a bit crowded with information icons, but it should give you an idea of what to expect.

Baggage Trolleys (carts)
Upon entering the baggage reclaim hall, after passport control, head for the far right hand corner – this is where the luggage trolleys or carts reside.

Finally they are now free to use – but gone are the fun days of arguing for one when they were once closely guarded by an abrupt old woman demanding random amounts of non-returnable cash!

ATM and Currency Exchange
Both arrival and departure halls have their own currency exchange desk and an ATM (cash point) machine.


Tip: On your return journey, prior to boarding the plane, you are required to place your footwear through the metal detector - so remember to wash those toes or wear your best socks!