Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Pune is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to PNQ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and PNQ include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
Currently, 299 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 560 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to PNQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to PNQ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Travel beyond Pune and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Pune Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Avis.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Pune Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Pune. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Pune. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pune Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Pune, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to PNQ in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Pune is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres north-west of Pune, a trip to Mumbai will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Around 322 kilometres north of Pune, Surat is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle.