Pune Airport (Lohegaon) (PNQ) — complete Pune airport guide
Quick answer: Pune Airport (PNQ) at Lohegaon is a civil enclave at an Indian Air Force base, which makes it centrally located — only about 10 km from the city — but capacity-constrained, with occasional military-related slot closures. A new integrated terminal has expanded capacity. Check schedules carefully, as some windows have limited civil operations.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Pune fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Pune airport (PNQ) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: PNQ / VAPO
- City served: Pune, Maharashtra
- Distance to city: ≈ 10 km to central Pune
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Traffic: ~9 million passengers a year, serving Maharashtra's IT and education hub.
Terminals at Pune airport
A single expanded integrated terminal handling domestic and limited international flights. Because it shares a military runway, early-morning slots and certain windows can be restricted — build in buffer time.
How to get from Pune airport to the city
- App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the pre-paid taxi counter — quick into the city.
- PMPML buses from the airport area.
- Pune Metro connectivity is expanding toward the airport corridor.
Airlines flying from Pune (PNQ)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, plus select Gulf services.
Lounges at PNQ
A partner lounge in the terminal; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
Popular flights from Pune
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Pune Airport (Lohegaon) (PNQ) from Pune city?
Pune Airport (Lohegaon) is about 10 km to central Pune from Pune.
How many terminals does Pune airport (PNQ) have, and which should I use?
A single expanded integrated terminal handling domestic and limited international flights. Because it shares a military runway, early-morning slots and certain windows can be restricted — build in buffer time.
How do I get from Pune airport to the city?
App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the pre-paid taxi counter — quick into the city. PMPML buses from the airport area. Pune Metro connectivity is expanding toward the airport corridor.
Which airlines fly from Pune (PNQ)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, plus select Gulf services.
Does PNQ airport have lounges?
A partner lounge in the terminal; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
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