Pune Airport
Pune International Airport at Lohegaon, shared with the Indian Air Force, with a new terminal; and the new Purandar airport that is being planned.
Quick facts
- Location:
- Lohegaon, about 10 km north-east of Pune Station
- Code:
- PNQ
- Run by:
- Airports Authority of India
- Runway:
- Shared with the Indian Air Force
- Passengers:
- About 1.1 crore a year (2025-26)
- New airport:
- Purandar, planned
About the airport
Pune International Airport (code PNQ) is at Lohegaon, next to Viman Nagar, about 10 km from Pune Station. It is run by the Airports Authority of India but shares its runway with the Indian Air Force station at Lohegaon, so flight times can be limited. According to AAI it handled about 1.1 crore passengers in 2025-26. A large new terminal building has been added next to the old one.
Flights connect Pune with all major Indian cities and a few international destinations.
Getting to the airport
- App cabs and prepaid taxis are the easiest way. Allow extra time at rush hour on Nagar Road and Airport Road.
- PMPML runs buses to the airport from different parts of the city.
- The nearest metro stations are on the Aqua Line in Yerawada and Ramwadi, a short cab ride away.
The new Purandar airport
A new, larger airport is planned at Purandar, south-east of Pune, to be named Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje International Airport. In 2026 the project was at the land acquisition stage, with opening expected around 2029.
More in Travel Pune
- Pune Metro Two lines running (PCMC to Swargate, and Vanaz to Ramwadi), the Hinjewadi line on trial runs, and the Swargate to Katraj extension under construction.
- Trains and Railway Stations Pune Junction and the other stations of the city, the Pune to Lonavala local trains, and the famous Deccan Queen to Mumbai.
- City Buses (PMPML) PMPML buses cover Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and nearby villages, including the Rainbow BRT routes, airport buses and the Pune Darshan tour.
- ST Bus Stands Pune's three big MSRTC (ST) bus stands at Swargate, Shivajinagar and Pune Station, for buses across Maharashtra and to nearby states.
- Pune Darshan Bus Tour PMPML's one-day air-conditioned sightseeing bus around Pune's best-known places, from Shaniwar Wada to Aga Khan Palace.
- Autos, Taxis and App Cabs How to use autos, taxis and app cabs in Pune, with simple tips for a fair and safe ride.
Questions and answers
Where is Pune airport?
At Lohegaon, next to Viman Nagar, about 10 km from Pune Station.
When will the Purandar airport open?
It is planned to open around 2029. In 2026 the land was still being acquired.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary from official and news sources, checked 9 October 2026.