Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Pune and Hyderabad are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Take your pick of 159 weekly Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
Your PNQ to HYD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, so getting to Hyderabad (and then visiting more of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers PNQ to HYD flights, with 79.51% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between PNQ and HYD:
Dabolim Airport
Mopa Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is C$39. A round-trip fare is currently C$85. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from PNQ to HYD, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
Of the flights that depart from Pune Airport, 71.91% land on time at their destination.
Central Pune to Pune Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near PNQ:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to HYD if you're taking a late Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Hyderabad and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Hyderabad in April.
The warmest month in Hyderabad is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Pune Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PNQ to HYD in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Nagpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hyderabad. Around 418 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. No trip is complete without seeing Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.