LED - Pulkovo Airport
St. Petersburg, Russia
IATA Code: LED · St. Petersburg, Russia
The airport code LED is the IATA identifier for Pulkovo Airport. You may also find it referred to as St. Petersburg Airport (LED).
Pulkovo Airport (LED) serves St. Petersburg, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
LED is the IATA airport code for Pulkovo Airport, located in St. Petersburg, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 59.8003°N, 30.2625°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- LED
- City
- St. Petersburg
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Latitude
- 59.8003°
- Longitude
- 30.2625°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from LED
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPP - Lappeenranta | 181 km | $2,792 | $6/passenger |
| UTI - Utti | 220 km | $3,394 | $7/passenger |
| SVL - Savonlinna | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| PKV - Pskov | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| TAY - Tartu | 263 km | $4,058 | $8/passenger |
| KTQ - Kitee | 263 km | $4,058 | $8/passenger |
| MIK - Mikkeli | 268 km | $4,135 | $8/passenger |
| QLF - Vesivehmaa | 291 km | $4,490 | $9/passenger |
| VRK - Varkaus | 293 km | $4,520 | $9/passenger |
| HEM - Helsinki | 294 km | $4,536 | $9/passenger |
| HEL - Helsinki | 300 km | $4,628 | $9/passenger |
| TLL - Tallinn-ulemiste International | 308 km | $4,752 | $10/passenger |
| HYV - Hyvinkaa | 312 km | $4,814 | $10/passenger |
| PES - Petrozavodsk | 313 km | $4,829 | $10/passenger |
| JOE - Joensuu | 320 km | $4,937 | $10/passenger |
| EPU - Parnu | 364 km | $5,616 | $11/passenger |
| KEV - Halli | 374 km | $5,770 | $12/passenger |
| JYV - Jyvaskyla | 380 km | $5,863 | $12/passenger |
| KUO - Kuopio | 380 km | $5,863 | $12/passenger |
| VLU - Velikiye Luki | 381 km | $5,878 | $12/passenger |
| TMP - Tampere | 405 km | $6,248 | $12/passenger |
| KDL - Kardla | 430 km | $6,634 | $13/passenger |
| CEE - Cherepovets | 441 km | $6,804 | $14/passenger |
| TKU - Turku | 449 km | $6,927 | $14/passenger |
| KLD - Tver | 461 km | $7,112 | $14/passenger |
| URE - Kuressaare | 477 km | $7,359 | $15/passenger |
| DGP - Daugavpils | 478 km | $7,375 | $15/passenger |
| RIX - Riga | 486 km | $7,498 | $15/passenger |
| POR - Pori | 497 km | $7,668 | $15/passenger |
| SJY - Seinäjoki / Ilmajoki | 511 km | $7,884 | $16/passenger |
| KHJ - Kauhajoki | 515 km | $7,945 | $16/passenger |
| KAJ - Kajaani | 516 km | $7,961 | $16/passenger |
| VTB - Vitebsk | 520 km | $8,023 | $16/passenger |
| RYB - Rybinsk | 531 km | $8,192 | $16/passenger |
| KAU - Kauhava | 532 km | $8,208 | $16/passenger |
| VGD - Vologda | 548 km | $8,455 | $17/passenger |
| YLI - Ylivieska-raudaskyla | 554 km | $8,547 | $17/passenger |
| LNX - Smolensk | 563 km | $8,686 | $17/passenger |
| PNV - Panevezys | 568 km | $8,763 | $18/passenger |
| HLJ - Barysiai | 573 km | $8,840 | $18/passenger |
| VNT - Ventspils | 573 km | $8,840 | $18/passenger |
| KOK - Kruunupyy | 574 km | $8,856 | $18/passenger |
| MHQ - Mariehamn | 577 km | $8,902 | $18/passenger |
| VAA - Vaasa | 578 km | $8,917 | $18/passenger |
| SQQ - Siauliai | 594 km | $9,164 | $18/passenger |
| SVO - Moscow | 599 km | $9,241 | $18/passenger |
| IAR - Yaroslavl | 623 km | $9,612 | $19/passenger |
| OUL - Oulu | 624 km | $9,627 | $19/passenger |
| VKO - Moscow | 625 km | $9,643 | $19/passenger |
| CKL - Shchyolkovo | 634 km | $9,781 | $20/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your LED Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from LED
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has a subarctic or polar climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop well below -20°C (-4°F), and severe weather can impact flight operations. During winter months, it's advisable to monitor weather forecasts closely and allow extra time for potential delays or diversions.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through LED
As a European airport, LED falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via LED
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Pulkovo Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from LED
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to LED are LPP, UTI, SVL — consider these for potentially lower fares