Is a 45 min layover in Pune long enough?
PNQ · Pune · Pune, India
It Depends
This matches the official domestic-domestic MCT, so it's the bare minimum for a same-terminal connection.
Quick Stats
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Minimum Connection Times
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Tips for 45 min Connections
Since Pune is not a true connection hub, double-check that your itinerary is actually ticketed as a through connection rather than two separate bookings.
Allow extra buffer around early morning and evening peak banks when IndiGo and other domestic carriers cluster departures.
International connections are rare and slow because passengers must clear immigration, collect bags, and re-check before a single shared security line.
The shared military airbase status means occasional runway closures or delays for defense operations, so build in cushion time.
There are limited dining and lounge options, so plan connection waits accordingly rather than expecting extensive terminal amenities.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
PNQ operates out of a single integrated terminal building where domestic and international zones sit side by side, connected only by short interior walkways. There is no shuttle or train, but passengers connecting from international arrivals must clear immigration and often re-collect and re-check bags before passing back through a single central security checkpoint.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at PNQ?
This matches the official domestic-domestic MCT, so it's the bare minimum for a same-terminal connection.
Other Layover Durations at PNQ
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