Pune Airport Guide: New Terminal, How to Reach Lohegaon by Metro, Bus, Cab or Car, and Tips

Last updated: 12 November 2026 · 8 min read · By Rahul Sharma

Pune Airport (code PNQ) at Lohegaon is one of the busiest airports in India that is not a metro-city hub, and it now handles more than 1 crore passengers a year. It is also unusual: the runway belongs to the Indian Air Force, and the civil terminal is run by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as a civil enclave.

Quick answer: the airport is about 11 km north-east of the old city. The quickest public transport is the metro to Ramwadi plus a short cab or feeder bus ride; otherwise take an app cab or drive. Reach at least two hours before a domestic flight during morning and evening peaks.

Pune Airport at a glance

The new terminal

The new integrated terminal was inaugurated in March 2024 and opened to passengers on 14 July 2024. At about 52,000 square metres, it is roughly twice the size of the old building and was planned to handle more than 90 lakh passengers a year.

It has five aerobridges, 34 check-in counters plus self check-in kiosks, and five baggage belts. Signage, food courts and seating are far better than in the old terminal, which used to be cramped at peak hours.

Always check your boarding pass or airline app for the terminal and gate on the day of travel, as airlines sometimes shift operations.

How to reach Pune Airport

By metro and feeder

There is no metro station at the airport yet. The nearest station is Ramwadi on the Aqua Line, about 3 km from the terminal. PMPML runs feeder buses between Ramwadi and the airport, and app cabs and autos are easy to find at Ramwadi.

This works well if you live along the Aqua Line (Vanaz to Ramwadi) or can change from the Purple Line at Civil Court. See our Pune Metro timings and fares guide for first and last train times before an early flight.

By PMPML bus

PMPML runs airport services from several parts of the city in addition to the Ramwadi feeder. Buses are the cheapest option but can be slow at peak hours, so leave plenty of margin. For passes and fares, see our PMPML bus pass guide.

By app cab or auto

Uber, Ola and Rapido operate to and from the airport, and there are designated pick-up zones outside arrivals. Follow the signs to the app-cab pick-up area rather than accepting offers inside the terminal. Prepaid taxis and autos are also available.

Typical cab travel times without heavy traffic:

These are estimates; evening traffic on Nagar Road and around Viman Nagar can double them.

By car

The airport has short-term and long-term parking near the terminal. Parking charges are set by AAI and change from time to time, so check the AAI page for Pune Airport or the boards at the entry. Drop-off at the departure kerb is allowed only briefly.

How early should you reach?

• Domestic flights: two hours before departure in the morning (6 am to 10 am) and evening (5 pm to 9 pm) peaks; about 90 minutes at other times.
• International flights: at least three hours before departure.
• Use DigiYatra: if you have the DigiYatra app set up, face-based entry at the gates can save time at peak hours.

Security queues are the main bottleneck. Keep laptops and liquids easy to reach, and avoid carrying power banks in checked bags.

Rules specific to Lohegaon

Because the airport shares its site with Lohegaon Air Force Station, the area around the runway is a defence zone. Do not photograph or film the airfield, military aircraft or installations, and follow directions from security staff on approach roads.

Occasional runway work or defence operations can affect civil flight timings. If your flight is rescheduled, the airline will usually send an SMS; check the app before leaving home.

Flying from Mumbai or Navi Mumbai instead

Many Punekars still fly international or long-haul routes from Mumbai. The new Navi Mumbai airport is closer to Pune than Mumbai’s main airport; see our guide to Pune to Navi Mumbai Airport by bus, and our Pune to Mumbai travel guide for road and rail options.

A new greenfield airport at Purandar has been planned for years; until it is built, Lohegaon remains Pune’s only airport.

Tips for a smoother trip

• Book an app cab 15 minutes before you need it at peak hours, as surge pricing and waiting times rise around the airport.
• If you are picking someone up, wait in the arrival parking area rather than circling the kerb.
• Keep the airline’s helpline handy; for lost items inside the terminal, ask the airport’s help desk or CISF staff. Our story on lost items at Pune Airport explains what to do.

Frequently asked questions