Flying from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Pune's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Varanasi.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport flights. The 02:55 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. SpiceJet operates the last service of the day at 15:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your VNS to PNQ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Pune (and then exploring more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for VNS to PNQ flights, with 80.39% of services landing on schedule.
Handy information about Varanasi Airport (VNS)
53% of flights departing from Varanasi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Varanasi to Varanasi Airport is around 26 kms (16 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you have a late Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PNQ:
Book a Pune Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Pune and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Pune Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
From Pune Airport, Pune is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Pune. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Varanasi Airport to Pune Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Pune, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from VNS to PNQ in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Pune. Around 121 kms (75 miles) away to the north-west, its best attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Around 322 kms (200 miles) north of Pune, Surat is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.