Varanasi to Pune Flights - Fares starting from ₹7,018

  • Flight Time~2h 15m direct
  • AirlinesIndiGo, SpiceJet

Varanasi to Pune flights operate non-stop, connecting Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) with Pune Airport (PNQ) in around 2 hours 15 minutes. IndiGo operates the route daily and SpiceJet also flies the sector, giving travellers a workable choice of departure times. Pune is one of western India's major business and education hubs; this route carries both business travellers and pilgrims returning from Varanasi's temples and ghats. The city also serves as a convenient base for onward travel across Maharashtra.

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Airlines flying Varanasi to Pune

IndiGo operates non-stop Varanasi to Pune flights on a daily basis and SpiceJet also services the route, adding to the number of available departures. Between the two carriers, travellers get a reasonable spread of timings without needing to plan around a long stopover. Since this route carries a mix of pilgrim and business traffic, fares can shift around weekday mornings and festival periods when demand from Varanasi rises. Comparing departure times and fare class across both airlines generally gives a clearer sense of which option suits your travel plans.

Varanasi to Pune Flight Duration & Best Time to Fly

The non-stop Varanasi to Pune flight duration runs at approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, making it a practical same-day option for both business trips and the return leg of a pilgrimage visit. Timing can vary slightly by carrier but the route does not involve any scheduled stop. Pune is workable as a destination through most of the year, though the monsoon months bring heavier rainfall and occasional delays. Fares on this route tend to rise around major Varanasi festivals such as Dev Deepawali, so booking a few weeks ahead during these periods is generally worthwhile.

Varanasi to Pune Airport Tips

At Varanasi, allow a comfortable buffer for check-in given the airport's seasonal footfall, particularly around major religious occasions when passenger volumes rise sharply. Security and check-in generally move at a steady pace outside these peak periods. On arrival in Pune, prepaid taxis and app-based cabs are available just outside the terminal and the airport connects reasonably well to the city's business districts and IT hubs. Since this is a non-stop flight, there is no connecting baggage to track at either end.

Explore Pune Group Tour Packages

Pune serves as a convenient gateway to the hill stations, forts and vineyard towns of western Maharashtra, including Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar and the wine country around Nashik. It is also a common connecting point for travellers heading onward to Goa or Mumbai. Veena World's Maharashtra tour packages bring together sightseeing, accommodation, meals and the services of a tour manager for travellers exploring the region around Pune. These itineraries cover hill stations, historic forts and nearby leisure destinations depending on the package selected.

Your Questions About Booking Flights, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IndiGo operates non-stop Varanasi to Pune flights daily and SpiceJet also flies the route on a non-stop basis.
The non-stop flight takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, with slight variation depending on the airline and prevailing conditions.
Flights land at Pune Airport (PNQ), which connects to the city's business districts and IT hubs via prepaid taxis and app-based cabs.
Flights operate through most of the year, though fares tend to rise around major Varanasi festivals such as Dev Deepawali, so booking ahead during these periods helps.
Yes. Pune is close to hill stations such as Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar and serves as a convenient stop before onward travel to Goa or Mumbai.
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