At the end of May, the white nights arrived in St. Petersburg—a time beloved by all romantics. Especially for the season of late-night strolls Skyscanner I studied booking statistics and learned how interest in the northern capital changes during this period. It turns out that the White Nights attract Not only travelers from Russia: this year, a third more foreign guests will arrive than Russians.
The White Nights in St. Petersburg are a phenomenon that many people from all over the world flock to experience each year. It's the perfect time to fully enjoy one of our country's most beautiful European cities. It's no surprise that foreigners are increasingly interested in visiting the northern capital during this time: according to Skyscanner, the peak of the white nights in June occurs in 17% more airline bookings than in May, and 33% more than in July. For comparison, experts selected three four-week periods: May 6 to June 2, June 3 to June 30, and July 1 to July 28, 2019.
As the company's press service told TRN, the influx of international travelers is particularly high during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (June 6-8, 2019) and the famous Scarlet Sails graduate festival (June 23-24, 2019). Thus, the volume of air ticket bookings during the week of the SPIEF increases by 21%, and during the week of Scarlet Sails, compared to the next one, 16%.
Dmitry Khavanskiy, Development Manager Skyscanner in Russia: "St. Petersburg is not only one of the most popular domestic tourism destinations but also a magnet for international travelers: 291,333 more international tourists than Russians will fly to the city on the Neva for the White Nights this year. The growing flow of international visitors is fueled by a diverse cultural program, the beauty of the northernmost capital, and, of course, St. Petersburg's growing reputation abroad thanks to global events such as the Confederations Cup, the FIFA World Cup, and the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
For Moscow residents, airfare to St. Petersburg is comparable to train fares. However, regardless of the mode of transport, prices will be higher on Fridays and weekends due to increased demand. Therefore, we recommend travelers use our flexible search, which allows them to see all prices for the month and choose the best deals.
Source: trn-news.ru