How to find cheap flights to Pune Airport (PNQ)
$514 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Pune Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PNQ, the lowest fare is $277.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Pune, where Pune Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to discover an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Pune by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Pune Airport.
Best time to go to Pune
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Pune.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PNQ that fits your plans and budget.
Head to Pune in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PNQ, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Pune then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Pune is warmest in April, with averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February is the driest month in Pune. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during July, which gets around 29 days of wet weather.
Flying to Pune Airport (PNQ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Pune Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Pune easy:
IndiGo has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 76% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a great option when reserving your PNQ plane ticket.
The local timezone at PNQ is UTC+5:30.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Pune Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PNQ:
Pick up the keys to a car hire in PNQ from leading names such as Europcar and Avis. With your own vehicle, you can travel beyond Pune and explore places that are off the usual tourist route.
Pune Airport has an on-time rating of 72%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Pune from Pune Airport (PNQ)
The distance from PNQ to central Pune is about 11 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to PNQ, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the ride to take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Pune is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Pune highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Pune:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir: Delivering a strong first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 8 kilometres south of the centre.
Empress Gardens: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little while exploring Pune. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre.
Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple: Need another good reason to visit Pune? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 11 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Panvel from Pune Airport (PNQ)
Going to the nearby city of Panvel? It's about 121 kilometres from PNQ. Allow around 2 hours 30 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Allow roughly 5 hours 45 minutes if you're travelling to Panvel on public transport.
Travelling from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Badlapur
Badlapur is about 97 kilometres from Pune Airport if you're going in that direction.
It'll take you 3 hours 40 minutes or so to drive to Badlapur.
Explore more of India
There's plenty more of India waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres north-west of Pune, take off to Mumbai. On the must-do list? Begin with Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Shri Siddhivinayak Temple and Marine Drive View Sunset Point. The city's closest major airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).
Navi Mumbai could easily become your new favourite place in India. You'll find it around 105 kilometres north-west of Pune. Lord Shiva Temple, Nhava Local Ferry To Elefanta Cave and ISKCON Khargar stand out as highlights.
About 161 kilometres north of Pune, Nashik is well worth the journey. Good reasons to visit include Sula Vineyards, Buddha Caves and Devi Temple.
