Heading for the northern capital and looking for flights from Taraz to St Petersburg? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable itineraries, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.
This page brings together the essentials for the route: distance and travel time, connecting options, airlines, what the fare depends on, entry rules, plus details about the arrival airport and the main sights of St Petersburg.
General information about flights between Taraz and St Petersburg
The distance between Taraz and St Petersburg is about 3337 km. There is no non-stop service between the two cities: Taraz airport handles domestic flights only, so the journey involves one connection and takes from about 8 hours including the layover. The time difference is 2 hours — St Petersburg is 2 hours behind Taraz. Citizens of Kazakhstan need no visa: visa-free travel applies under EAEU rules and a national ID card or passport is enough; check the current conditions before you travel. The route is steadily popular with tourists, students and people visiting family.
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Taraz — St Petersburg flight schedule
Flights from Taraz to St Petersburg are sold as connecting itineraries via Astana or Almaty. The first leg is a domestic SCAT flight from Taraz to one of these hubs (about 1 hour 15 minutes to Almaty and about 1 hour 30 minutes to Astana), followed by an international flight to Pulkovo of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.
The number of options and the layover length depend on the day of the week and the season, and fares are dynamic — check the live schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Taraz to St Petersburg cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the cabin class and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: enter your dates and the number of passengers in the Freedom Travel search to see the current fare including all fees, and pay online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Taraz — St Petersburg route
- SCAT — domestic Taraz — Almaty or Taraz — Astana leg, and connecting flights (via Astana)
- Aeroflot — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
The set of carriers and connecting options can change. The full list available for your specific dates is generated in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Taraz to St Petersburg: your flight options
There are no non-stop flights from Taraz to St Petersburg — Aulie-Ata airport serves domestic routes only.
The smoothest option is a connection in Astana, where SCAT can operate both legs, which simplifies the transfer and baggage handling. The alternative is a connection in Almaty, from where Aeroflot flies to Pulkovo.
When comparing itineraries, look beyond the price at the layover time, the terminals and the baggage rules: on separate bookings you may have to collect and re-check your luggage. If your route passes through a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
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St Petersburg airport
Pulkovo Airport (LED) is about 23 km south of the city centre. City buses and minibuses run to Moskovskaya metro station, and taxis and car hire are also available.
What to see in St Petersburg
The northern capital of Russia, founded by Peter the Great on the banks of the Neva, is famous for its imperial architecture, canals, museums and white nights.
- The State Hermitage — one of the largest art museums in the world, in the Winter Palace
- Peter and Paul Fortress — the historic core of the city, with the cathedral and the Romanov tombs
- The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood — a Russian-style cathedral with mosaics on the site where Alexander II was killed
- Peterhof — a palace and park ensemble with its celebrated fountains
- St Isaac Cathedral — the largest Orthodox church in the city, with a viewing colonnade
- Nevsky Prospekt — the main historic avenue, lined with palaces and shops
Do not put the trip off: find a connection to Pulkovo in the Freedom Travel search and book in a couple of minutes.