Nowadays in St. Petersburg we have one huge airport terminal "PULKOVO" that was built in 2013. One terminal incorporates all flights. Before 2013 we had separate buildings for international and domestic flights and a lot of people happened to arrive to a wrong one. Two old terminals are used as private airports for jets of businessmen, politicians and presidents.The new terminal's capacity is 17 million passengers per year. This airport is very convenient and spacious, there is 110 passport control booths and 88 check-in counters.
Airport code is LED, shorten form of the Leningrad (name of the city during Soviet times). City was given it's original name in 1991, when Soviet Union collapsed. So when you fly to St. Petersburg you actually fly to Leningrad! PULKOVO is located 23 kilometers away from the central Palace Square of the city. It will take you about 20 minutes to get to the nearest subway station. City bus number 39, 39A and private buses called “marshrutka” number K39 run between the nearest metro station and the airport, ride fare in public buses is the same as everywhere: rub 32 (about 50 cents), ride fare in "marshrutka" is a little higher, about rub 45 (about 70 cents). All buses are waiting right outside the terminal. You also can take advantage of taxi or your personal car. If you are in St. Petersburg for the first time and you don't know how much a usual taxi ride should cost, be ready that taxi drivers waiting inside the airport will charge you an astronomic price. Prices vary but expect between rub 800-1000 (USD 12-16),depending on where exactly in the city center you are heading. Drivers don't speak much English, but just hand them a slip of paper with the price you are willing to pay. You can bargain about the price and trying to lowers the price offered by driver is not a bad idea.
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AuthorHi there! My name is Mila, I have been working as a local guide for six years and I've decided to share with you essential information about St. Petersburg, life in Russia and Russian culture. I hope you will enjoy! Archives
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