St Petersburg, Russia · code LED. What passengers are entitled to when a flight is delayed or cancelled, and how to claim.
Updated 23 September 2026 · FlightFund editorial team
St Petersburg Pulkovo is located in Russia, so EU261 does not apply to domestic flights. Article 120 of the Russian Air Code governs: 100 roubles per hour of delay, capped at 50% of the fare. The exception is flights by European carriers into the EU.
The main airport of Russia’s north-west. For a delayed flight of a European carrier heading into the EU, EU261 may apply — the case where a Russian departure does fall under European rules.
These duties apply regardless of the cause of the delay and of the fare paid.
It depends on who operates the flight and where it goes. On departures from an EU airport the regulation covers every airline, including carriers from third countries. Check your flight with the calculator.
Meals, drinks, communication and, if an overnight stay is needed, a hotel with transfers. These rights apply even when cash compensation is not due.
Document the delay: photograph the departure board showing the time and the flight status, and keep your boarding pass and every airline notification. After 2 hours of waiting you are entitled to meals and drinks; after 6 hours, or if the flight moves to the next day, to a hotel. If the airline refuses, pay reasonable costs yourself and keep the receipts — they are recoverable under Article 9 of the regulation.