Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Ranchi Airport (IXR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Take your pick of seven weekly Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 05:55.
Your PNQ to IXR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like November? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Ranchi (and then seeing more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
Among carriers operating PNQ to IXR flights, IndiGo has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PNQ and IXR include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Ranchi Airport (IXR)
$92 is the best price for a one-way Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport flight. A return flight starts from $189. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PNQ to IXR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from PNQ to IXR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
Of all flights departing from Pune Airport, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
Pune Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Pune. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PNQ:
Arriving at Ranchi Airport (IXR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IXR instead:
When to fly to Ranchi Airport (IXR)
January is the busiest month for flights from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Ranchi in May.
Lock in your flight from Pune Airport to Ranchi Airport for May if you'd like to visit Ranchi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PNQ to IXR in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Ranchi. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
If you want to check out another side of India, head for Patna, about 257 kilometres north of Ranchi. Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue are key reasons to visit.