Surat to Pune flight guide — airlines, 1-stop via Mumbai, fare vs train comparison, terminals and documents needed.
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Quick answer: Surat to Pune flights take about ≈ 1h 10m (non-stop, when scheduled) or ≈ 3–4h (1-stop via Mumbai or Ahmedabad), operated by IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Limited non-stop schedule — ≈ 0–1 daily; most traffic connects via BOM. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest STV–PNQ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Surat to Pune? FlightGPT compares live STV to PNQ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Surat to Pune non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Surat-Pune fare is one search away.
For this ≈ 460 km route, the choice between air and rail deserves honest consideration. Non-stop flights, when available from Surat Airport (STV), take ≈ 1h 10m — but STV has limited scheduled capacity and services can be irregular. The most common air option is a 1-stop via Mumbai (BOM): STV–BOM (≈ 45 min) then BOM–PNQ (≈ 50 min), with ≈ 1h 30–2h transit in Mumbai — total ≈ 3h 30m including transfer. In contrast, the Vande Bharat Express runs Surat–Pune in ≈ 5h 30m from central Surat station at ≈ ₹800–₹1,600. For pure speed the flight wins; for cost and convenience from city centre, the train is competitive for leisure travellers.
IndiGo and Air India offer the most reliable BOM connections from Surat, with multiple daily STV–BOM services. From Mumbai, BOM–PNQ has ≈ 10–15 departures daily across IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air — timing flexibility is excellent once in BOM. If a non-stop STV–PNQ service appears in the schedule (these occur intermittently), book promptly as seats fill quickly on this short sector. SpiceJet has historically operated the Surat–Pune direct sector on ATR 72 aircraft during high-demand periods. Always confirm with your booking platform whether a listed Surat–Pune flight is a true non-stop or a code-share with a stop.
Non-stop STV–PNQ (when available): ≈ 1 hour 10 minutes gate to gate. Via Mumbai: STV–BOM ≈ 45 min, transit ≈ 1h 30–2h, BOM–PNQ ≈ 50 min — total ≈ 3h 30–4h from terminal to terminal. Via Ahmedabad (AMD): STV–AMD by road ≈ 3h, then AMD–PNQ ≈ 1h 20m — this is practical only if departing from AMD deliberately. There is no timezone change on this route. Pune Airport (PNQ) is about 9 km from central Pune with good app-based cab availability to IT hubs like Hinjewadi and Kharadi.
With limited non-stop capacity, Surat–Pune airfares can be high relative to the short distance. Indicative one-way fares for the 1-stop via Mumbai range roughly ₹3,500–₹9,000 depending on advance booking and season, as of June 2026. Non-stop fares when available are sometimes priced lower as they compete with the train market. Domestic checked baggage: IndiGo and SpiceJet include 15 kg, Air India domestic 25 kg. Online add-on baggage is considerably cheaper than airport purchases. DigiYatra is active at STV, BOM and PNQ.
Surat Airport (STV) is located ≈ 14 km south of Surat city centre, with a recently expanded terminal. It handles a handful of domestic routes and sees steady traffic from Gujarat's diamond-trade and textile industries. Pune International Airport (PNQ) — formally Lohegaon Airport — operates from a single terminal ≈ 9 km from Pune city centre. It has a domestic arrivals section only (no separate international terminal at ground level) and is well-connected by taxis to Baner, Koregaon Park and the IT corridor.
No passport or visa is required — Surat to Pune is a fully domestic service. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID: Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN card (with photo) or passport. The mAadhaar app's digital Aadhaar is accepted at most Indian airports. DigiYatra is available at all three airports on this route (STV, BOM, PNQ), allowing facial-recognition-based paperless boarding to speed up security. Children under 12 travelling with a guardian generally need a school identity card or birth certificate as supporting document.
Non-stop service is intermittent and limited at STV. The reliable option is a 1-stop via Mumbai (BOM), taking ≈ 3h 30m total.
Non-stop is ≈ 1h 10m when available. The common 1-stop via Mumbai takes ≈ 3h 30–4h including transit time.
Via Mumbai, indicative one-way fares range ≈ ₹3,500–₹9,000 as of June 2026. The train is often cheaper for leisure travellers.
IndiGo and Air India offer the most consistent connections via Mumbai. SpiceJet has historically run direct Surat–Pune services on ATR 72s during high-demand periods.
A government photo ID — Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence or passport. No visa needed for domestic travel.
The flight via Mumbai saves time (≈ 3h 30m vs ≈ 5h 30m) but costs more. The Vande Bharat Express costs ≈ ₹800–₹1,600 and departs from central Surat — a good option for leisure travellers.
What you pay on the Surat–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 Surat to Pune live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet.
Last-minute Surat 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 Surat Pune prices across IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Surat and Pune — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 1h 10m (non-stop, when scheduled) or ≈ 3–4h (1-stop via Mumbai or Ahmedabad). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Surat Pune ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Surat–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 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.