Pune is not like most cities on India's flight map. It is not a huge metro like Mumbai or Bangalore, but it is not a small single industry city either. The city has many car and auto parts factories, a large number of engineering colleges, and the National Defence Academy. Each of these groups sends a different kind of traveller onto Pune to Delhi flights, and they rarely travel at the same time of year.
Because of this mix, demand on this route stays fairly steady through most weeks. It rises mainly around college admission season, Diwali, and the winter wedding months, rather than following one long season. 17 flights run on this route each day, mainly on Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet. One way fares on MakeMyTrip start from ₹ 6995, and this number moves with booking time and demand rather than a fixed season.
Airport Facilities and Procedures
Pune Airport shares its runway with an Indian Air Force base. It is the only airport serving this route on the Pune side. Because of the shared base, security checks here can take a little longer than at a regular civilian airport, so it is worth planning extra time. Online check in opens two days before the flight, and airport counters close about 45 minutes before departure.
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi handles the arrival side, mostly through Terminal 1, though this can vary by airline. The airport has prepaid taxi counters, app based cabs, and a metro link into the city.
Steps to Complete a Booking
- Log in to MakeMyTrip, or create an account for a first booking.
- Enter Pune as the starting city and Delhi as the destination.
- Pick the travel date and the number of passengers.
- Sort the results by price and use airline or time filters if needed.
- Pick a fare based on how much flexibility is needed.
- Add a promo code if one applies.
- Pay to get the e-ticket by email.
Factors Affecting Fare Levels
- Business and defence travel keep steady demand on this route through most of the year.
- Diwali and the winter wedding season bring a clear rise in fares.
- College admission and exam periods can also push up demand, since Pune has many colleges.
- Midweek flights are usually cheaper than weekend flights.
Permitted Baggage
- Cabin baggage is usually capped at 7 kg on standard fares.
- Check-in baggage starts at 15 kg on the cheapest fare.
- Higher fares raise this to 20 or 25 kg, depending on the airline.
- Buying extra baggage online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
- A baby without a paid seat gets a smaller bag allowance, set by the airline.
Available Fare Categories
- Basic fare: the lowest price on this route, with standard baggage and the highest cancellation fee.
- Intermediate fare: usually adds a free seat or meal and lowers the cancellation fee.
- Flexible fare: raises the baggage limit and often allows a free or low cost date change, useful for travellers whose plans can shift on short notice.
- Premium fare, where offered: adds more comfort and baggage at a higher price.
Suggestions for Reducing Fares
- Book earlier around Diwali, exam season, or the wedding months.
- Set a fare alert instead of checking prices by hand.
- Weigh a flexible fare against the cheapest one if travel dates are not fully fixed.
- Pick a midweek date where the plan allows it.
- Check fares a day or two before and after the planned date.
- Book both legs of a trip together once both dates are confirmed.
Benefits of Booking Through MakeMyTrip
- Every fare shows its baggage limit and cancellation fee before payment.
- Web check in and flight status updates are free once a ticket is booked.
- Promo codes and bank offers sit together on one page.
- The departure time filter helps compare fares within a set schedule.
- Support is available for date changes, cancellations, and refunds.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
How a cancelled or changed flight is handled depends on the airline, not one fixed MakeMyTrip rule. If the airline cancels the flight, the usual options are a full refund, a free switch to another flight, or credit for later travel. If the passenger cancels instead, the fare's own cancellation fee is taken out first. A refund already in process can be checked in the My Trips section of the account.
Provisions for Group and Corporate Travel
Groups of ten or more people travelling together can book through MakeMyTrip's group desk, which helps with seat blocks and a group fare. This is often used by company teams moving between Pune and Delhi offices, as well as by defence staff travelling in groups. A company can also get one combined bill with GST invoices. A group fare depends on how many seats are open at the time of the request, so it should be treated as a starting point, not a final price.