Travelling from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Aurangabad and Pune are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Give yourself enough time to make your IXU to PNQ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IXU and PNQ:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport flight is Rs21,639. A return fare is currently Rs42,138. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IXU to PNQ if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Of all flights departing from Chikkalthana Airport, 67.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Aurangabad to Chikkalthana Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near IXU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you're arriving on a late Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Book a Pune Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Pune and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Pune Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
From Pune Airport, Pune is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Pune based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Pune is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Pune Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IXU to PNQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Pune is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 121 kilometres north-west of Pune, a trip to Mumbai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Surat is another well-known destination in India and is around 322 kilometres north of Pune. No journey is complete without a visit to Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle.
