Travelling from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Pune and Chandigarh are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from PNQ to IXC start from 03:00 — the first with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 03:40 with IndiGo. Overall, there are seven weekly Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your PNQ to IXC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Chandigarh (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
IndiGo tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PNQ to IXC flights, with 84.44% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PNQ and IXC include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pune Airport, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Pune to Pune Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PNQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
If you're landing on a late Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IXC:
Travel where the road takes you with a Chandigarh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore Chandigarh and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Chandigarh Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Chandigarh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Pune Airport to Chandigarh Airport for June if you want to explore Chandigarh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PNQ to IXC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chandigarh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Chandigarh, a trip to Delhi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Jaipur is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south of Chandigarh. No journey is complete without dropping by City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.