Flying from Colombo to Pune International Airport (PNQ): What you need to know
Pune International Airport is located in Pune. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to PNQ won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a popular month such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to PNQ leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Pune International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
About Pune International Airport (PNQ)
Book a hotel near PNQ if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Pune International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Book a Pune International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Pune and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Colombo to Pune International Airport flight.
Getting from Pune International Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
From Pune International Airport, central Pune is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Pune International Airport (PNQ)
Currently, 118 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Pune International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 211 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to PNQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Colombo to Pune International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Pune International Airport (PNQ)
July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Pune International Airport (PNQ). Visit Pune in September for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Colombo to PNQ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Pune, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Pune International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pune
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Pune right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Colombo to Pune International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Pune when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir followed by Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Explore more of India
Pune has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 121 kilometres west of Pune, a visit to Mumbai will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway Of India Mumbai.
Around 105 kilometres northwest of Pune, Navi Mumbai is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at ISKCON Khargar, ADAI WATERFALL and Karnala Fort.
