Flying from Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport.
Bhubaneswar and Pune are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
There are seven Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BBI to PNQ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air India Express offers direct flights from Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Pune — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
Among carriers operating BBI to PNQ flights, Air India Express has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BBI and PNQ include:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
Handy information about Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
64% of flights taking off from Bhubaneswar Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bhubaneswar Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BBI? If you're catching an early flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PNQ instead:
Secure yourself a Pune Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Pune and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Pune Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
From Pune Airport, Pune is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Pune. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Pune Airport for April if you'd like to go to Pune during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BBI to PNQ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Pune has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres north-west of Pune, a visit to Mumbai will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Surat is another well-known destination in India and is around 322 kilometres north of Pune. No trip is complete without experiencing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.