Flying from Melbourne to Pune Airport (PNQ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Pune Airport (PNQ).
Pune Airport is located in Pune. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to PNQ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PNQ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Pune Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PNQ flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Pune Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Venture beyond Pune and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can book a Pune Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Avis.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Pune Airport flight.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport to the centre of Pune is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pune Airport (PNQ)
ج.م. 11,240 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pune Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 28,999. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to PNQ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Pune Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pune Airport (PNQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Pune Airport (PNQ). Visit Pune in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Pune is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 40ºC. Book your Melbourne to PNQ flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pune Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC.
More about Pune
Start your Pune trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Pune Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Pune itinerary.
Explore more of India
Pune is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres west of Pune, a visit to Mumbai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Around 105 kilometres north-west of Pune, Navi Mumbai is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out ISKCON Khargar, ADAI WATERFALL and Karnala Fort.
