Rajkot to Pune flight guide — airlines, fares, IndiGo schedules, baggage tips and Pune airport guide for Saurashtra travellers.
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Quick answer: Rajkot to Pune non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 35m non-stop on the days it operates, operated by IndiGo (non-stop); others 1-stop via Mumbai, Not daily — IndiGo non-stop runs only on selected days; otherwise 1-stop via Mumbai. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest RAJ–PNQ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Yes, but only sometimes. IndiGo operates a non-stop Rajkot–Pune service on selected days of the week rather than daily, with a flying time of about 1h 35m. On days the non-stop does not run, you connect through Mumbai (BOM), which is the natural hub between Gujarat and Maharashtra. So the first thing to check on this route is whether a non-stop exists on your chosen date.
Note that older guides sometimes list Air India as a non-stop operator here — at present the dependable non-stop is IndiGo's. Treat any other carrier's offering on this pairing as a connection unless the booking screen clearly shows otherwise.
Rajkot to Pune is about 590 km, a short hop that the non-stop covers in roughly 1h 35m. The one-stop alternative via Mumbai turns it into a half-day journey: Rajkot–Mumbai is around an hour, then Mumbai–Pune is a short flight (and Mumbai–Pune is barely a flight at all — many travellers simply drive the 150 km instead). If the non-stop runs on your date, take it; the connection rarely makes sense for such a short overall distance.
This is a thin route, so a single popular non-stop can sell out and push you onto a pricier connection. Booking ahead matters more here than on a high-frequency trunk route.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (pleasant season) | Higher | Elevated, especially weekends |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Moderate | Mixed; midweek often cheaper |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Often the best value |
| Festivals / Diwali | Very high | Peak — book well ahead |
Because the non-stop runs only a few days a week, decide your travel day around its schedule first, then book early to lock the fare.
The single biggest lever is timing your trip to a day the IndiGo non-stop flies — that alone usually beats any connection on price and saves hours. Beyond that: book two to four weeks out, prefer midweek over weekend departures, and set a fare alert given the limited inventory. If the non-stop is full or absent on your date, compare the Mumbai connection against simply flying Rajkot–Mumbai and taking a cab or bus on to Pune, which is often cheaper than a second flight.
With only a handful of non-stop departures a week, your choice of time is limited — take whatever slot the non-stop offers on your day. If you are connecting via Mumbai, an earlier departure protects you against the cascading delays that build up at a busy hub like Mumbai through the day, and it leaves you a buffer to switch to the Mumbai–Pune road option if the second flight is delayed.
Business travellers heading to Pune's IT and manufacturing belt should build the trip around the non-stop's operating days; if those do not fit, the Mumbai-plus-cab combination is often more reliable than a tight two-flight connection. Families benefit most from the non-stop — a 95-minute hop versus a multi-leg day with a young family is no contest. Students and budget travellers should weigh the Rajkot–Mumbai flight plus surface transfer to Pune, which can undercut both a connecting fare and a sold-out non-stop.
Rajkot Airport (RAJ) operates from a single terminal close to the city. (Rajkot's larger greenfield Hirasar airport handles a growing share of traffic, so check which field your flight uses.) Pune Airport (PNQ) at Lohegaon also works from a single integrated passenger terminal — there is no domestic/international terminal split to navigate, which keeps arrivals simple. If you connect via Mumbai (BOM), low-cost carriers use Terminal 1 and Air India uses Terminal 2.
Rajkot's main airport is only a few kilometres from the centre, an easy auto or cab ride; allow more time if you are flying from the newer Hirasar field, which is further out. Pune's airport sits in Lohegaon, about 10 km from the city centre — app cabs, prepaid taxis and autos are all available, though Pune's traffic can stretch the drive at peak hours, so leave a margin for an outbound flight.
This is a domestic route, so the standard 15 kg checked and 7 kg cabin applies on most economy fares; IndiGo's lighter saver fares may be cabin-only, so confirm before paying. See IndiGo baggage for the exact allowance. If you end up on a Mumbai connection with a change of airline, check that your baggage is tagged through to Pune rather than only to Mumbai.
Rajkot is hot and dry through summer; Pune enjoys a milder climate but turns wet and grey in the monsoon, when low cloud can occasionally affect the short flight. October to March is the most comfortable window at both ends. Carry a government photo ID for the flight, and if you are connecting, keep a little slack in your plans — a thin route with limited frequency leaves few easy options if a flight slips.
On this route, the date drives the deal. Find the days IndiGo flies the non-stop and plan your trip around them — you will get a 95-minute hop instead of a half-day connection, and almost always a better fare. If your dates are fixed and the non-stop does not fit, price the Rajkot–Mumbai flight plus a cab to Pune before paying for a second flight.
Yes, but not every day. IndiGo runs a non-stop on selected days of the week, taking about 1h 35m. On other days you connect via Mumbai.
About 1h 35m non-stop. A one-stop connection via Mumbai turns it into a half-day journey once you add the layover.
IndiGo operates the dependable non-stop on this route, on selected days. Other carriers generally offer one-stop connections via Mumbai.
Some older listings suggest so, but the reliable non-stop today is IndiGo's. Treat any other carrier's Rajkot–Pune fare as a connection unless the booking clearly shows non-stop.
You connect through Mumbai. On such short hops, many travellers fly Rajkot–Mumbai and then take a cab or bus the 150 km to Pune, which can be cheaper than a second flight.
DGCA rules entitle you to a full refund or free re-accommodation on the next available flight if the airline cancels. On a connecting two-ticket booking, that protection does not carry between separate tickets.
Most economy fares allow 15 kg checked and 7 kg cabin. IndiGo's saver fares may be cabin-only, so check before booking. See the IndiGo baggage page for details.
Pune (PNQ) has a single integrated passenger terminal, so there is no domestic/international split to worry about on arrival or departure.
Yes. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on IndiGo and most carriers, and is the quickest way through a smaller airport like Rajkot.
Occasionally. Pune can see low cloud and heavy rain in the July–September monsoon, which may delay the short flight. Build in a little buffer if you fly in that window.
IndiGo's pet carriage is limited; if pets matter, confirm the policy directly before booking, and remember a connection via Mumbai adds complications. Air India accepts pets on many domestic flights.
Yes. Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare with age proof. Carry the infant's ID document for boarding.
Prices are usually close on this route. Compare the IndiGo site and OTAs, and on a thin route book early once you find an acceptable fare, as inventory is limited.
The monsoon months (July–September) tend to offer the best value, and midweek departures usually beat weekends. Festival periods and Diwali are the priciest.
The older Rajkot Airport is only a few kilometres from the centre. If your flight uses the newer Hirasar greenfield airport, allow more time as it is further out.
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What you pay on the Rajkot–Pune route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Rajkot to Pune live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo (non-stop); others 1-stop via Mumbai.
Last-minute Rajkot to Pune fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Rajkot Pune prices across IndiGo (non-stop); others 1-stop via Mumbai — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Rajkot to Pune non-stop option. The direct Rajkot-Pune flight time is ≈ 1h 35m non-stop on the days it operates. 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 Rajkot Pune ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Rajkot–Pune fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo (non-stop); others 1-stop via Mumbai ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.