Russia Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Russia

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Russia. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Russia. As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Russia. Some of the top airlines that fly to Russia are Aeroflot American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Aeroflot and KLM. Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Russia as well as direct flights to Russia through various airports located in the United States, Canada, UK and Europe. Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Russia.

   Largest Airports In Russia

The best way to find cheap flights to Russia is to book your flights to the St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport (LED) or the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). The St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport (SVO) is one of the largest airports in Russia, a primary gateway into country and one of the best airports to search flights to Russia. If you are searching for flights to St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport, please enter the airport code LED into the arrival city search box.This will narrow your flight search to St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport.

The second largest airport in Russia is the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), and another gateway into country and one of the best airports to search flights to Russia. If you are searching for flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, please enter the airport code SVO into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport. For more information on the St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport and the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, please visit the Airport Information section below.

    Best Time To Fly To Russia

The best time to fly to Russia is between April – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has not begun yet. October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Russia. November is the cheapest month to fly to Russia.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Russia.

    Cheap Flights From Russia

The St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Russia. The Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport’s location makes it another great airport to find cheap flights from Russia. There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport (LED) and the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). If you plan to fly within Russia, you will need to catch a domestic flight departing from the St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport or the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport.Most domestic flights throughout Russia are handled by Aeroflot and Rossiya Airlines.To catch your flight from the St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport (LED), or the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO),you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

    St Petersburg Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation. The St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport is located 23 km south of St Petersburg's city center. The best way to travel from the St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport to the St Petersburg city center is to take the St Petersburg Airport Express City Bus. The bus takes 20 minutes (pending traffic) to travel from the St Petersburg Airport to the St Petersburg city center.The public transportation system in general, is great in St Petersburg. You can get anywhere by taxi, sedan service, car rental or bus once you arrive in the city center. If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Russia, you will probably want to hire a rental car. You can either rent a car at the St Petersburg International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout St Petersburg. 

   Moscow Airport Transportation 

    Russia Tourist Information 

There are many spectacular sights scattered all around Russia. Some of the highlights include the volcanoes of Kamchatka, scenic trips onboard the trans-Siberian train, white-water rafting in the Altai Mountains or mountaineer and skiing some of the highest peaks in Europe, Mount Elbrus. For people that enjoy more urban adventures, there is much to do in Russia. If you are interested in visiting historic towns and cities, the city of Novgorod is a must visit. It is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural significance as a historic landmark resonates throughout the country. The city of Novgorod is located between St. Petersburg and Moscow and is easily accessible by car. Some of the buildings in this city have been established since the 11th century, making it unique, prized locale in Russia and its surrounding areas. 

St. Petersburg, Russia was founded by Peter the Great and considered Russia’s most European city. St. Petersburg is known throughout the country as “The Venice of the North”, due to its countless waterways.  The Neva River and its numerous canals wind their way through the center of St. Petersburg, lined with grand palaces and important buildings dating back as far as the 18th century. St. Petersburg home to the birthplace of the Russia Revolution is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  However, by far the most visited tourist destination in Russia is its colorful capital city of Moscow. Here visitors are treated to many truly iconic sites, such as the extravagant domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, the Kremlin building and Red Square. There is so much to see in this large country that you will never be able to see it all in one trip. Just pick your favorite location and enjoy everything that Russia has to offer.