On April 10, 2020, Northern Capital Gateway LLC (NCG), the operator of Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport (Russia), will adjust operating hours of the airport. On April 10, 2020, Pulkovo will be open until 11 p.m. (local time). From April 11 to April 30, 2020, the airport will be handling flights daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (local time).
The entrance to the passenger terminal will be open from 5.30 a.m., check-in will start at 6 a.m. In the evening, the entrance to the terminal will be closed at 11.30 p.m.
Airlines have massively reduced the number of flights in their programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By operating with reduced hours, NCG will be able to optimize the airport’s resources.
NCG deploys a set of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. An emergency response center operates at St. Petersburg airport for joint work with airlines, state control bodies, local authorities on coronavirus matters. All aircraft arriving at Pulkovo from regions with an unfavourable epidemiological situation are subject to disinfection. The terminal has special markings at check-in counters and security checkpoints to ensure the distance passengers. The frequency and thoroughness of cleaning is intensified in all airport premises including elevators, check-in counters, information desks, inspection areas, offices and staff break rooms. Steps and passenger buses are disinfected regularly. The air in the terminal is purified using disinfecting units installed in the areas designated for passengers. The airport staff is informed about preventive measures and equipped with protective masks, gloves, antiseptic wipes and gels. Airport’s first-aid station located on the second floor of the terminal operates 24/7 for those feeling unwell, including passengers, visitors and staff of the airport.