Indore to Pune Flights — Guide 2026
Indore to Pune flight guide — airlines, non-stop options, fares, baggage and terminal details for travellers.
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Quick answer: Indore to Pune non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, Roughly 3–4 non-stops a day across IndiGo and Air India Express. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IDR–PNQ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Indore to Pune? FlightGPT compares live IDR to PNQ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Indore to Pune non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Indore-Pune fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Indore (IDR) to Pune (PNQ) is a short, useful non-stop hop between central India and western Maharashtra. IndiGo operates a daily non-stop and is the main carrier; Air India Express also flies the route non-stop, giving you a second option and a different schedule slot. Between them you'll usually find 3–4 non-stops on a typical day. This is a thinner route than the big metro pairs, so frequencies can shift seasonally — check live schedules close to travel. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore older listings showing them.
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It's one of the shorter sectors on the network — about 530 km, flown in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. The track runs south across Madhya Pradesh and into Maharashtra. Because it's so short, the cabin service is brief and turbulence over the Deccan can make for a bumpy patch in the monsoon; keep your seatbelt on.
On a thinner route, fares can spike when a single flight fills up, so booking ahead matters more than on high-frequency metro pairs. Aim for 3–6 weeks out and stay flexible.
| Period | Demand | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (winter & festival season) | High | Dearest — book early |
| Apr–Jun | Moderate | Mid-range |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Often cheapest |
We don't quote a fixed rupee fare — short, low-frequency routes move fast, so check live prices.
With only a few flights a day, the cheapest seats sell first, so book early. Travel mid-week and avoid Friday and Sunday peaks. Keep to cabin baggage on low-fare brands. Set a fare alert and consider shifting a day either side if the flight you want is pricey. Booking direct on the airline app avoids OTA add-ons.
Because options are limited, take whichever non-stop fits your day rather than chasing a perfect slot. Where you have a choice, a morning departure gives you the full day in Pune and a buffer against monsoon-season afternoon delays. The short block time means even an early start gets you to Pune well before lunch.
Business travellers: the non-stop saves a whole day versus the road or a connection. Carry hand baggage only and use web check-in to walk straight to security at both compact terminals.
Families: the short flight is easy with children; pre-book seats together and request a bassinet for infants. Pune's single terminal is simple to navigate on arrival.
Students and budget travellers: book early on this low-frequency route, fly midweek, and keep to cabin baggage for the lowest non-stop fare.
Indore, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR): a single integrated terminal, recently renovated and expanded, that's easy to use — 75–90 minutes before departure is plenty for a domestic flight.
Pune Airport (PNQ): also a single integrated terminal, shared with the Indian Air Force's Lohegaon base. It's compact but can get crowded at peak banks of departures, and because it's a defence airfield, photography of the apron is restricted and operating hours can occasionally be limited. Allow a little extra time at peak.
Indore: the airport is about 8 km west of the city; app cabs and pre-paid taxis take 20–30 minutes.
Pune: PNQ is at Lohegaon, around 10 km north-east of the centre. App cabs are the simplest option (30–45 minutes depending on traffic), and the airport is reasonably connected to the city's eastern suburbs. Pune traffic builds in the evening, so allow buffer for a late departure.
On the cheapest fares you typically get 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked, with more on higher fare families. Air India Express fares bundle allowances differently from IndiGo, so check what your specific fare includes. Pre-paid excess online is much cheaper than at the airport. See IndiGo baggage for the detailed rules.
Both cities sit on the Deccan plateau, so winters (November–February) are pleasant and the most reliable time to fly. The south-west monsoon (June–September) brings rain and occasional turbulence on this short hop, and Pune can see weather-related delays. Indore summers are hot and dry. There's no time change and no visa — just a government photo ID for domestic travel.
This route's thin frequency is its main quirk: if your one preferred non-stop is full or pricey, don't immediately default to a long connection via Mumbai or Hyderabad — check the next day's non-stop first, as shifting your trip by a day is often cheaper and far faster than a same-day connection.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India Express both operate non-stop flights, taking about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. There are usually 3–4 non-stops a day.
Around 1h 5m–1h 15m gate to gate over roughly 530 km — one of the shorter sectors on the network.
Typically 3–4 non-stops across IndiGo and Air India Express. It's a thinner route, so frequency can vary seasonally — check live schedules.
Both Indore (IDR) and Pune (PNQ) operate from a single integrated terminal, so there's no terminal confusion at either end.
Book 3–6 weeks ahead on a low-frequency route like this. Midweek travel and the monsoon months (July–September) tend to be cheapest; festival and winter peaks are dearest.
If the airline cancels, you're entitled to a full refund or a free alternative flight with no penalty under DGCA rules. On your own cancellation, statutory taxes are refundable, and refundable fares return the base fare too.
Usually 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked on the cheapest fares. Air India Express bundles allowances slightly differently from IndiGo, so check your fare. See IndiGo baggage for details.
Yes. It typically opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1–2 hours prior. With cabin baggage only you can head straight to security at both compact airports.
It can bring rain and turbulence on this short Deccan hop, and Pune occasionally sees weather delays (June–September). Winter is the most reliable time to fly.
Yes. Pune is a shared civil-defence airfield (IAF Lohegaon), so photography of the apron and airside is restricted. Follow signage and crew instructions.
Pet policies vary by airline and usually need advance arrangement; some allow small pets in cabin, others only in cargo. Contact the airline several days ahead.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap at about 10% of the adult fare plus taxes. Carry proof of age and request a bassinet in advance.
Direct on the airline app avoids OTA service fees and simplifies changes. Compare on aggregators, but check the final all-in price before booking.
Yes, decisively. The non-stop is about 1h 15m versus 9–12 hours by road or train, so flying saves the better part of a day.
FlightGPT is a natural-language flight search: ask the way you'd ask a friend, and it compares live IDR–PNQ fares across every airline, OTA and travel agent. Try one:
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Indore to Pune — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Indore–Pune prices across IndiGo, Air India Express; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Indore to Pune at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India Express can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available IDR–PNQ fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Indore to Pune non-stop option. The direct Indore-Pune flight time is ≈ 1h 15m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Indore Pune ticket but are open to a layover.
Indore–Pune pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Indore Pune fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.