Pune Airport (PNQ) at Lohegaon serves India's IT hub and cultural capital of Maharashtra. A single-terminal airport shared with the Indian Air Force, it's compact but efficient.
Terminal Info
- Single terminal: Domestic + limited international (Dubai, Singapore direct)
- Civil-military airport: Shared with IAF, so some operational restrictions apply
- Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa, Air India Express
Getting to Pune City
- Ola/Uber: To Hinjewadi IT hub: Rs. 200-400. To city center (FC Road): Rs. 150-300.
- Prepaid taxi: Available outside arrivals. Rs. 200-500 depending on destination.
- Metro: Pune Metro connectivity expanding — check latest route map
- Airport is well-located: Just 10 km from city center (20-30 min drive)
New Pune Airport
Purandar Airport (under development) will replace Lohegaon as Pune's main commercial airport, removing military restrictions and enabling 24/7 operations.
Pro Tips
- Arrive early: Small terminal means crowded during peak hours
- Limited lounges: One or two small lounges available
- Pune-Mumbai: Consider Pune for cheaper flights vs. Mumbai on some routes