Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Pune's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Pune five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to PNQ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and PNQ:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport flight is R 5,450. A return ticket is currently R 10,546. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to PNQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PNQ instead:
Pick up a Pune Airport rental car from outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Pune and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Pune Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
From Pune Airport, Pune is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pune Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Pune in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick 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).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PNQ in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Pune. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
If you're interested in discovering another side of India, consider Surat, about 322 kilometres north of Pune. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are among the biggest draws.