New Delhi to Pune (DEL–PNQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–PNQ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 718 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo Also: AF, BA, JL, KL | 61 | 32N, 32Q | 2h-2h15 | – | – | AF, BA, JL, KL |
| SG SpiceJet | 21 | 73G, 73H, 73J, DH4 | 2h16-2h52 | – | – | – |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 14 | 320, 7M8 | 2h15 | – | – | AI |
| QP Akasa Air | 14 | 7M8 | 1h51-2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pune from New Delhi
| Metric | DEL→PNQ | DED→PNQ | JAI→PNQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEL | – | 130 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 242 | 6 | 25 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 2h 5m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · PNQ: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6:00 PM in Pune.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
DEL–PNQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Delhi to Pune: Capital–Deccan Technology Corridor
DEL–PNQ connects India's capital to Pune, home to one of the country's densest concentrations of IT companies, auto manufacturers, and engineering firms. IndiGo anchors the schedule with the highest departure frequency; Air India and SpiceJet add capacity across multiple daily banks. Block time runs about two hours. The route carries a substantial corporate travel segment driven by Pune's Hinjewadi IT park and manufacturing zone, alongside leisure travelers visiting family or heading to hill stations in Maharashtra. Fares are competitive given the carrier density on the route.
Airport Operations and City Access
Delhi Indira Gandhi International is one of Asia's largest hub airports, with Terminal 3 handling international traffic and Terminals 1 and 2 managing domestic volume. The Delhi Metro Airport Express line connects T3 to New Delhi railway station in 20 minutes. Pune Airport operates from a single terminal that handles both domestic and a small volume of international flights. The airport sits close to the cantonment area and Koregaon Park. Congestion on the Pune airport access roads during peak hours is a consistent problem. Most locals leave an extra 30–45 minutes over the posted Google Maps estimate for evening departure times.