Flying from Colombo to Pune Airport (PNQ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Pune Airport (PNQ) out of here.
Pune (where Pune Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to PNQ.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Pune Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Pune Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Colombo to PNQ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Pune Airport (PNQ)
Consider booking a hotel near PNQ if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Pune Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up the keys to a Pune Airport rental car from leading outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Pune and discover places most visitors miss.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Colombo to Pune Airport flight.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport to the centre of Pune is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Pune Airport is RM501. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM909. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to PNQ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Colombo to Pune Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Pune Airport (PNQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Pune Airport (PNQ). July is the peak month for travel to Pune. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Book a Colombo to PNQ plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Pune to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Pune Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Pune
Start your Pune trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Pune Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Pune should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Explore more of India
Pune is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres west of Pune, a trip to Mumbai will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Around 105 kilometres north-west of Pune, Navi Mumbai is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ISKCON Khargar, ADAI WATERFALL and Karnala Fort.