Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 36 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. Pune and Chennai share the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
Flights from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport start at 01:05 — the first with IndiGo. The latest flight is the 23:00 service with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from 140 weekly services between MAA and PNQ.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Pune (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and PNQ:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Coimbatore International Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from MAA to PNQ, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within India. As long as you have another proof of identity, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport is C$73. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$156. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MAA to PNQ.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
The journey from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near MAA. Whether you're on an early flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PNQ instead:
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Pune. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 27 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Pune in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Pune Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Pune, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MAA to PNQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Pune
After locking in your flights from MAA to PNQ, you'll need to find a hotel in Pune. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill are top attractions which should feature on any good Pune itinerary.
Complete your Pune trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Pune Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Pune getaway.