Pune airport gets 15 more flight slots, announces Union minister Murlidhar Mohol

“Big relief for Pune flyers! With the cooperation of the IAF, 15 more civil flight slots have been added during peak hours at Pune International Airport, raising daily movements from 220 to 235. This is our dedicated step to ensure faster and smoother journeys for you. Happy Flying Punekars !” said Mohol in a post on X.

Big relief for Pune flyers! ✈️

With the cooperation of the IAF, 15 more civil flight slots have been added during peak hours at Pune International Airport, raising daily movements from 220 to 235.

This is our dedicated step to ensure faster and smoother journeys for you.

Happy… pic.twitter.com/xAjao6TOUo

— Murlidhar Mohol (@mohol_murlidhar) June 1, 2025

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Considering the growth of the industrial, IT, and education sectors in Pune, the demand for domestic and international flights has increased. The increase in slots will provide opportunities for new flights and direct connectivity to some new cities, with an expected increase in flights to Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Airlines will also get an opportunity to operate flights during the morning and evening rush hours.

Mohol said, “We are trying to make an international airport at Purandar fast, but our priority is also to empower Pune International Airport at various levels. As part of this, efforts are being made to get more slots to increase the number of aircraft. Which has been successful and now the number of available slots has increased to 235. This will increase the number of flights and Pune’s air connectivity will be further strengthened.”