Flying from Nairobi to Pune Airport (PNQ): What you need to know
Nairobi is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Pune Airport (PNQ) leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Pune Airport is located in Pune. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Nairobi.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Nairobi to PNQ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to PNQ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Pune Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
67.1% of flights that leave from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can get to WIL from the centre of Nairobi in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Nairobi to PNQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Pune Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Grab a Pune Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Pune and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Nairobi to Pune Airport flight.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Pune. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Pune Airport (PNQ)
$399 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Pune Airport. A return flight starts at $738. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Nairobi to PNQ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Nairobi to Pune Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Nairobi to PNQ.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nairobi to Pune Airport.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Pune Airport (PNQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Pune. July is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Pune Airport (PNQ), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a Nairobi to PNQ flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pune to range from 21ºC to 40ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Pune Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Pune
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Pune Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Pune:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are essential stops on your Pune itinerary.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Pune. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in India, head for Navi Mumbai, roughly 105 kilometres north-west of Pune. ISKCON Khargar, ADAI WATERFALL and Karnala Fort are highlights.
