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Pulkovo International Airport (LED)
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of St Petersburg.Time: Local time is GMT +3 (GMT +4 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in September).Contacts: Tel: +7 812 104 3450. Transfer between terminals: The two airport terminals are a considerable distance apart and are only connected by taxi; fares are usually exorbitant. Getting to the city: Bus No.13 leaves for Moskovskaya Metro Station from outside Terminal 2, from where metros go to the city centre. Taxis are also available from both terminals; prebooking a taxi is far cheaper. Passengers who are staying in a major hotel can arrange to be picked up. Car rental: Hertz car rental is represented at both terminals. Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminal. Be sure to agree on a price before leaving the airport as tourists are often overcharged. Facilities: Pulkovo is a 'no frills' airport. There are some services available however, including a few duty-free shops, a bureau de change, snack bars, restaurants, a post office, Internet access and an ATM. Parking: Free parking is offered in unguarded lots close to both terminals. Otherwise parking near Terminal 1 costs RUB 100 per hour or RUB 350 per day. Parking for Terminal 2 incurs the same hourly rate, but costs RUB 400 daily. Departure tax: None.Website: www.pulkovoairport.ru/eng/See full guide to Pulkovo International Airport