Saint Petersburg to Yaroslavl flights
Yaroslavl lies 607 km (377 mi) east 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 32 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 | Yaroslavl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 608,722 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | LED, 16 km out | IAR, 19 km out |
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 Yaroslavl
Yaroslavl is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport | IAR | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,870 ft | 287 ft |
| Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (regional) | KMW | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,577 ft | 446 ft |
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Staying in Yaroslavl
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Yaroslavl. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11). Guests have left 133 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yaroslavl from Saint Petersburg?
607 km (377 mi) in a straight line, east of Saint Petersburg.
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Yaroslavl by air?
About 1 h 32 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 Yaroslavl?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saint Petersburg to Yaroslavl flights?
Typically Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR); Yaroslavl also has KMW.
Where can I stay in Yaroslavl?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Yaroslavl, bookable on this site.
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.