Saint Petersburg to Espoo flights
Espoo lies 315 km (196 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Saint Petersburg | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Finland |
| Population | 5.4 million | 323,910 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Nearest large airport | LED, 16 km out | HEL, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Espoo
Crossing from Russia into Finland: money changes from the Ruble to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pulkovo Airport (LED), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,402-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Espoo
Espoo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,483 ft | 179 ft |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | TLL | 89 km (55 mi) | 11,417 ft | 131 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Espoo from Saint Petersburg?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, west of Saint Petersburg.
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Espoo by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Petersburg and Espoo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saint Petersburg to Espoo flights?
Typically Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL); Espoo also has TLL.
What currency do I need in Espoo?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.