Pune to Nanded flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Pune to Nanded non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 20m, operated by Star Air (only operator), One Star Air non-stop on most days (around five a week in the Oct 2026 schedule) — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest PNQ–NDC fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Pune to Nanded flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 364 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 20m
- Typical routing: One Star Air non-stop on most days (around five a week in the Oct 2026 schedule) — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Pune Nanded: Star Air (only operator)
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Pune to Nanded is a domestic flight within India.
Who is flying Pune to Nanded today?
Star Air is the only scheduled operator. It brought Nanded back onto the air map on 31 March, 2024 under the UDAN scheme, and Pune is one of the city's handful of links alongside Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Online listings in 2026 show the Pune departure on most days, with the October 2026 timetable at about five flights a week. Because the route is served by one small aircraft that also flies other sectors, a delay earlier in the day can push your departure back. Keep your phone number on the booking so the airline can text schedule changes, and search the route on FlightGPT to check which weekdays are still flying in your month.
Starting at Lohegaon: terminals, traffic and timing
Pune Airport shares its runway with the Lohegaon Air Force Station, about 10 to 12 km from Pune railway station. A new integrated terminal opened in 2024 next to the older one, so confirm which building your Star Air flight uses on the day. Traffic is the real variable: from Hinjewadi or Wakad the drive can take over an hour at peak, and Kharadi and Viman Nagar are much closer. Book an app cab or prepaid taxi and leave plenty of margin. Because the airfield is military, the runway is occasionally closed for scheduled air force activity, and airlines adjust times around it, so recheck the departure time the day before.
Visiting Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib after landing
For many passengers the reason to fly is the gurdwara where Guru Gobind Singh spent his final days, one of the five Takhts of Sikhism. Nanded's airport, named Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, is a short taxi ride from the gurdwara complex, and the yatri niwas (pilgrim rest houses) around it offer simple rooms; book ahead around Gurpurab dates. The langar runs throughout the day. Cover your head inside the complex and leave footwear at the shoe stand. Nanded also makes a base for the Godavari ghats and, further afield, the Aundha Nagnath jyotirlinga, which is roughly an hour and a half by road.
Packing for a small Embraer cabin
Star Air's Embraer jets have narrow aisles and compact overhead bins, so a slim cabin bag fits better than a hard trolley. Economy fares often include about 15 kg of checked baggage and a 7 kg cabin bag, while premium bundles allow more; the exact amounts are printed on your ticket. If you are carrying sweets or gifts home for Diwali or a wedding, put boxed food in the hold or keep it within the cabin limit. Power banks must stay in hand baggage. Carry an original photo ID such as Aadhaar or a driving licence. Seat selection on a small jet is limited, so families wanting to sit together should choose seats early.
Pune–Nanded peaks: semester breaks, Gurpurab and Diwali
This route follows the student calendar. Seats tighten at the end of college semesters in late April and May and again around December, when Pune's student population heads home to Marathwada. Diwali in early November is the single busiest week, with outbound demand from Pune in the days before the festival and the reverse rush afterwards. Guru Nanak Jayanti and other Gurpurab observances at Hazur Sahib bring Sikh pilgrims, many of whom travel in groups. Wedding season from November to February adds family travel. On these dates book three to six weeks ahead. Outside them, a week or two of notice is usually enough on this low-frequency sector.
Bus, train or flight between Pune and Nanded?
By road the trip is around 450 to 500 km and takes nine to eleven hours by sleeper bus; overnight trains are similar. The flight saves most of a day, which matters for medical trips, exam schedules and short family visits. The trade-off is frequency: with one flight on most days, a cancellation leaves you on a bus that night. If you need to be in Nanded by a fixed time, travel a day early or keep a refundable bus booking as backup. FlightGPT compares fares from airlines and travel partners and sends you to them to book, so you can see the Star Air fare and any one-stop options in one search.
Flying back and wider Marathwada options
If the Nanded flight is full, look at nearby airports. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) has jet services to Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru and is about 270 km by road from Nanded, while Latur is closer for parts of southern Marathwada but has very limited flights, so check its schedule before relying on it. Hyderabad, about 280 km away, has the widest choice of onward flights if you are heading south. For the return journey, the Star Air flight from Nanded has typically left in the early evening; see Nanded to Pune flights for timings, airport tips and peak dates in that direction.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Pune to Nanded?
Yes. Star Air operates a non-stop flight from Pune to Nanded on most days, about five times a week in the October 2026 schedule. The flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and uses an Embraer regional jet.
Which airlines fly Pune to Nanded?
Only Star Air flies Pune (PNQ) to Nanded (NDC) non-stop. IndiGo and Air India do not serve Nanded, so other options involve a connection or flying to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar or Hyderabad and driving.
How long does the Pune to Nanded flight take?
The Pune to Nanded flight on Star Air takes about 1 hour 20 minutes for 364 km. With airport time at Lohegaon and Nanded, plan on roughly three to four hours door to door.
How far is Nanded airport from Hazur Sahib gurdwara?
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport in Nanded is a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride from Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, usually under half an hour. Fix the fare before starting, as meters are rarely used.
Which terminal does Star Air use at Pune airport?
Pune Airport at Lohegaon has the integrated terminal opened in 2024 plus the older building. Terminal use can change, so check your Star Air boarding pass or the airport display for the Pune to Nanded flight on your date.
Is Pune to Nanded cheaper by bus or by flight?
A sleeper bus from Pune to Nanded takes nine to eleven hours and is usually cheaper than the Star Air flight, which takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. Flight fares rise sharply around Diwali and semester breaks.
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Cheapest Pune to Nanded tickets — what drives the price
Pune to Nanded prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every PNQ–NDC fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on Star Air (only operator) are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
Pune–Nanded flights for tomorrow or this weekend
For a same-week Pune–Nanded trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live PNQ-NDC search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Pune to Nanded non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Pune to Nanded non-stop option. The direct Pune-Nanded flight time is ≈ 1h 20m. 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 Pune Nanded ticket but are open to a layover.
Understanding Pune to Nanded ticket prices
On Pune to Nanded, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Pune Nanded fares across Star Air (only operator) — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.