Travelling from Melbourne to Pune International Airport (PNQ): What you need to know
The timezone in Pune is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Pune International Airport is located in Pune.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to PNQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PNQ that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and PNQ include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Pune International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PNQ flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
About Pune International Airport (PNQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Pune International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Travel beyond Pune and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own set of wheels. You can book a Pune International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Pune International Airport flight.
Getting from Pune International Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Central Pune is around 13 kilometres from Pune International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pune International Airport (PNQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pune International Airport is $623. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,182. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to PNQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Melbourne to Pune International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pune International Airport (PNQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Pune. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Pune International Airport (PNQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Pune is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 40ºC. Book your Melbourne to PNQ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pune International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pune
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Pune International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Pune:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Shaniwar Wada are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Pune itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Explore more of India
Pune has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres west of Pune, a visit to Mumbai will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway Of India Mumbai.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Navi Mumbai, roughly 105 kilometres northwest of Pune. ISKCON Khargar, ADAI WATERFALL and Karnala Fort are key highlights.