Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport.
Chennai and Pune are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 140 Chennai Airport to Pune Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, take the 03:05 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:00 with IndiGo.
Leave enough time to catch your MAA to PNQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Pune — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With 76.12% of its services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering MAA to PNQ flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and PNQ:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Pune Airport flight is C$58. A return ticket is currently C$109. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to PNQ, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to PNQ.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
Reserve a hotel close to PNQ if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Pune Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Line up a Pune Airport rental car from leading outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Pune and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Booking your ride from Pune Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Pune. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Pune in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Pune, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to PNQ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've done Pune, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 121 kilometres north-west to Mumbai to check off its top attractions. From Gateway of India to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Surat, roughly 322 kilometres north of Pune. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are key reasons to visit.
