Cheap Flights to Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is the second biggest urban areas in the Russian Federation and a world class destination. When you are going to book cheap flights to Saint Petersburg you will discover that this 5 million people city is not so old as you imagine. Three centuries ago, the tsar Peter the Great chose a new location for its capital. In just a few decades, this gorgeous city was erected from nothing and become a symbol of Russian prosperity and power.

When you choose to travel to Saint Petersburg anyone will discover that many buildings were erected using European style. That's why UNESCO declared some areas in the city to be World Heritage Site. If you choose airline tickets to Saint Petersburg you will discover that this city is called the Venice of the North, due to its channels.

It is very easy to reach Saint Petersburg. The international airport is located at 11 km outside the city. It has many international flights to several cities in Europe and around the world, including to Paris, London, Madrid, Bucharest, Vienna, Frankfurt, Beijing, New Dehli, Moscow, Prague, Athens, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Belgrade, Sofia and Rome. Of you are coming from other area, you are going to land in Moscow. The airport located in the Russian capital is a major hub in that part of the continent and has good connections with North America, Far East, South East Asia, North Africa and South America. There are several cheap flights to Saint Petersburg from Moscow every day.

You can reach this city very easy also by boat and by train. In 2010 a high speed train was inaugurated between the capital and Saint Petersburg. In just ten hours you can reach Saint Petersburg and its beautiful museums. Due to its location, the city is close to the Findland and Sweden. That's why many European citizens come to this beautiful city every year. Flights to Saint Petersburg are the perfect solution to discover the Hermitage Museum, one of the biggest in the world. Over there you can see many Renaissance and modern pictures, alongside the marvelous palace that hosts the entire collection.

If you book cheap tickets to Saint Petersburg you can visit many other gorgeous places in this imperial city: Russian Museum, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Admiralty, Nevsky Prospekt, Museum of Artillery, Alexander Nevskiy Monastery, Ethnographic Museum, Church of the Saviour, Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Peter the Great's Cabin, Vasilievsky Island, Andreyevsky Cathedral, Galleries of Contemporary Art, Church of the Assumption of Mary, Naval Museum and Ivan Kruzenshtern Statue.

There a many good hotels in Saint Petersburg. Several palaces were transformed in five star hotels in the years after the collapse of the Soviet Union. If you are searching for some cheap accommodation just search online and find the best solution for you. Don’t forget that during the winter the city is crowded with tourists from all around the world. That's why is better to book your room with at least two months in advance. Several good and affordable hotels can be found near the city center.

The Russian food can be tasted in many restaurants around the city. For many people the Russian cuisine can seem to be not so healthy, but is delicious. The Russian chefs are using a lot of fresh fish, caviar, pork and many vegetables. In the central area anyone can enjoy also other fine restaurants after they book cheap flights to Saint Petersburg. Anyone can eat French, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Turkish, Spanish, Mexican, Greek, Thai, Israeli or Indonesian dishes.

It is time to think where are you going to spend your next holiday. That's why Flighthub offers the cheapest flights to this part of the world. Just call all your friends and start to plan your trip to Saint Petersburg. Don’t forget to book with at least few months in advance all the tickets you need.

Top attractions in Saint Petersburg

Bronze Horseman

The monument stands at the Decembrists Square, opposite the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is framed by St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Admiralty and the buildings of the former Synod and Senate. It is said that as long as the monument stands in the midst of the city, St. Petersburg will never be defeated. It is passionately defended by the people. In fact, it survived the Siege of Leningrad because the statue was not taken away from the city but was protected by a wooden shelter and sand bags. The siege lasted for 900 days.

Peter and Paul Fortress

The Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropalovskaia Krepost) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was Peter the Great's answer to possible attack from the Swedish army. When he reclaimed the lands on the banks of the Neva River, he had the fortress built on Hare Island (Zayachii Ostrov), an island in the Neva. Workmen labored overtime to finish the fortress because they expected an impending attack from the Swedes. The attack never came since the Swedes were defeated even before the fortress was completed. However, the foundation of the fortress (on May 1703) also resulted in the birth of St. Petersburg. In fact, the fortress was the first major structure of the city.

Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad (St. Petersburg)

During World War II, Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) underwent a 900-day siege by the Nazis. The people of Leningrad bravely defended their city, withstanding the lengthy siege and valiantly protecting the Bronze Horseman (as Peter the Great's monument is known). They also prevailed despite of hunger, cold and nonstop bombardment. Russia eventually triumphed against the Nazi Attacks. For their courage, strength of spirit and sense of nationality, a monument was built in their honor. This is called the Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad.