Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Pune is 30 minutes ahead of Malé and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MLE to PNQ flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Pune Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MLE and PNQ:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
At the moment, RM898 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Velana International Airport to Pune Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,507. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MLE to PNQ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Pune Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MLE to PNQ.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights taking off from Velana International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Velana International Airport to Pune Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MLE:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
If you're getting in on a late Velana International Airport to Pune Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PNQ:
Line up a Pune Airport rental car from top providers like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Pune and experience places that fly under the radar.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Pune Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
From Pune Airport, Pune is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Velana International Airport to Pune Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Pune based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Pune Airport for April if you want to visit Pune during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLE to PNQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Pune has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres north-west of Pune, a visit to Mumbai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
If you want to check out another side of India, consider Surat, about 322 kilometres north of Pune. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are the start of reasons to visit.