Pune to Puducherry flights
Puducherry lies 973 km (605 mi) south-east of Pune, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Pune | Puducherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 3.1 million | 657,209 |
| Elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PNQ, 10 km out | PNY, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Pune
Pune is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pune International Airport (PNQ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 98 km).
Arriving in Puducherry
Puducherry is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport (regional) | PNY | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,921 ft | 134 ft |
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Staying in Puducherry
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry. Of the 436 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (217), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,141 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puducherry from Pune?
973 km (605 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pune.
How long does it take to get from Pune to Puducherry by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pune and Puducherry?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pune to Puducherry flights?
Typically Pune International Airport (PNQ) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY).
Where can I stay in Puducherry?
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.