Why go
- City in Maharashtra, India.
- Served by Pune International Airport (PNQ).
History
Pune, previously spelled in English as Poona, is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. In terms of the total amount of land under its jurisdiction, Pune is the largest city in Maharashtra by area, with a geographical area of 516.18km2, though by population it comes in a distant second to Mumbai. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region, which according to the 2011 Census of India, has 7.2 million residents, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is often referred to as the "Oxford of the East" because of its educational institutions. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 8 routes: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Madras, Sharjah
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 7 routes: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Madras, Nagpur
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-700) · 5 routes: Bangalore*, Delhi*, Hyderabad*, Indore*, Mumbai*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-700) · 5 routes: Bangalore*, Delhi, Hyderabad*, Indore*, Mumbai
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 4 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Madras, Nagpur
- Air India Limited AI (A319, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 1 route: Sharjah
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pune International Airport (PNQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PNQ has direct flights to 12 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Madras, Ahmedabad…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pune (Poona), India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.