Chennai to Pune Flights

A non-stop Chennai to Pune flight covers the roughly 915 km between the two cities in about 1 hour 40 minutes. Actual flight time can vary a little depending on wind conditions and air traffic on the day, so always check the live schedule closer to your travel date rather than relying on this as an exact figure.

Yes. Air India Express operates daily non-stop Chennai to Pune flights, connecting Chennai International Airport with Pune Airport. 

Air India Express operates its Chennai domestic services from Terminal 4 at Chennai International Airport. Terminal assignments at Chennai have changed more than once in recent years, so it's genuinely worth checking your boarding pass or booking confirmation before you leave home, just to be sure you're heading to the right building.

Pune Airport keeps things simple with a single integrated building, officially called the New Integrated Terminal. Both domestic and international flights operate out of this one terminal, so unlike some larger airports, there's no risk of arriving at the wrong building or needing a shuttle between separate structures.

Xpress Lite includes a 7 kg cabin bag, along with one small personal item like a laptop bag, both counted within that 7 kg limit. It does not include any complimentary checked baggage. If you realise closer to your travel date that you'll need to check a bag, you can add it online through Manage Booking at a lower rate than paying for it at the airport counter.

Web check-in for this route opens 14 days before your scheduled departure and stays open until 60 minutes before your flight. Completing it online in advance means you can pick your seat, download your boarding pass, and in many cases skip the airport check-in counter entirely if you're travelling with cabin baggage only.

We recommend arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure. This gives you enough time for check-in if you haven't done it online, baggage drop if you're checking a bag, and a comfortable walk through security without feeling rushed, especially useful at busier times of day.

Pune Airport sits in the Lohegaon area, about 10 km northeast of central Pune. Depending on traffic and the exact part of the city you're headed to, the drive typically takes somewhere between 30 and 45 minutes into the centre, with areas further out like Hinjewadi taking closer to an hour.

Not directly. The nearest Pune Metro station, Ramwadi on the Aqua Line, is about 2.6 km from the airport terminal, so there isn't a station built into the airport itself. Most travellers currently take a short cab, auto, or app-based ride either to Ramwadi to continue on the metro, or straight into the city by road.

Yes. The MAS LTT SF Express (train number 12164) runs daily between Chennai Central and Pune Junction, covering approximately 1,088 km in around 17 hours 15 minutes. It's a reasonable option if you have the time and prefer rail travel, though for anyone working around a limited number of days off, flying remains considerably faster.

You'll need a valid, original, government-issued photo identity document. Acceptable options include an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence, or passport, along with your booking confirmation and boarding pass. The name on your ticket needs to match your ID exactly, and children above the age of twelve need to carry their own ID rather than travelling on a parent's document.

Yes, changes and cancellations are both possible, though what applies depends on your fare type. You can manage either directly through Manage Booking on the website or app, and any refund you're entitled to follows the airline's standard refund policy, which varies based on how close to departure you're making the change.

Yes, in two separate ways. Logging into your NeuPass account before booking earns you NeuCoins on the flight and on any add-ons, which you can use across the wider Tata Neu ecosystem. Separately, Maharaja Club members can now earn and redeem Maharaja Points on domestic Air India Express flights, including this route, in addition to the programme's existing international coverage.

Report it immediately at the Baggage Desk or Lost and Found Office before leaving the airport and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). Keep a printed copy along with the tracking reference number, as claims may not be accepted without it.

For Chennai to Pune flights, compensation is governed by DGCA regulations, with a maximum of ₹20,000 per passenger, depending on baggage weight and applicable rules.

For damaged baggage, submit a written claim with photographs and the PIR within 7 days of receiving it. For delayed baggage, claims for essential expenses must be submitted within 21 days from the date your baggage is returned.

Yes, through the Xpress Ahead add-on, which bundles priority check-in, baggage handling, and boarding together. It can be added at the time of booking or later through Manage Booking, and it's particularly useful if you're travelling with limited time before a connection.

Business class passengers get a 7 kg cabin bag along with 25 kg of checked baggage, noticeably more generous than any of the Economy fare types, which makes it a reasonable option if you're travelling with more luggage than usual.