Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport is 3 hours.
Pune's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Pune one hour 30 minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Every week, there are three Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your AUH to PNQ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air India Express is your ticket to exploring Pune (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
Air India Express is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to PNQ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AUH and PNQ:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport flight is 89 €. A round-trip fare is currently 203 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from AUH to PNQ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport.
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Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to Zayed International Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to AUH:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you're coming in on a late Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Pick up a Pune Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Pune and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Pune Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Pune. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Zayed International Airport to Pune Airport for April if you'd like to explore Pune during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUH to PNQ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Pune, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 121 kilometres north-west to Mumbai to tick off its leading attractions. From Gateway of India to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Surat is another well-known destination in India and is around 322 kilometres north of Pune. No trip is complete without seeing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.