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Airlines & Flights Flying between Melbourne's Melbourne Airport and Pune's Lohegaon Airport
The current number of airlines & flights flying between Melbourne and Pune are:
21 Flights by IndiGo from Melbourne to Pune
9 Flights by Air India Ltd from Melbourne to Pune
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About Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the most popular destinations in Australia. It is a blend of a laid-back lifestyle with a vibrant nightlife. Melbourne is also known for its world-class cuisines. It is a hot spot for musical events and club hopping. It is a vacation destination in an urban setup. The city is also closer to the ocean, which makes it popular among travellers. You can head to the beach whenever you want and try your hand at water sports like surfing, scuba diving and sea kayaking. There is also Yarra Valley, which is about an hour's drive from the city and is home to about 120 wineries. Melbourne is also known for its wildlife and is another major attraction among tourists. Be it high-end shopping arcades, restaurants, cafes or nightclubs and theatres, the small city accommodates everything and makes for the perfect vacation destination. While it is a popular place for people to head to with their friends, you will also find a lot of family-friendly spots in the city worth visiting. The city makes sure that you have a memorable trip.
Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Summer is one of the best seasons to visit Melbourne since you will get to make the most of all the ocean fun. December to February is summer in Melbourne and peak travel season, too. The temperature ranges from 14 to 26 degree Celsius, and it is the perfect season to head to the beach. Make sure you book your hotel in Melbourne well in advance since it will be difficult to find a good one at the last moment. If you are visiting Melbourne in December, you can also be a part of the Christmas celebrations in the city and ring in the New Year through some of the most happening parties here. If you are a sports fanatic, you can also attend the Australian Open that happens in January. Midsumma Festival, White Night Melbourne and Lonsdale St Greek Festival are some of the events you can attend in Melbourne if you are on your summer vacation. The city will be buzzing with tourists, and if you are a socially active person, you will love interacting with them and making new friends while you are at it.
March to May is the fall season and also one of the best times to visit Melbourne. The temperature ranges from 10 to 24 degree Celsius. The days are warm and the nights are comparatively less warm. The city has lesser tourists as compared to summer, and if you are not a fan of crowded places, this will be the best time for you to visit the city. You can also attend events like Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Moomba Festival, Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and Next Wave Festival. June to August is the winter season in Melbourne, and the city is quite cold as compared to Sydney and Brisbane. The temperature ranges from 7 to 15 degree Celsius. This is a big-time for the city to host festivals related to food and films. You can attend the Good Food and Wine Show, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and Melbourne Writers Festival.
September to November is also a great time to head to Melbourne. You will come across great deals of flights to Melbourne and even get a decent accommodation at affordable prices. The temperature ranges from 9 to 22 degree Celsius, and there are a bunch of events for you to attend during this season, too. You can attend the Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne Festival, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Taste of Melbourne. You can get cheap flight tickets to Melbourne during this time since it is not tourist season. However, prices might start increasing as you begin inching towards summer. This is also a great time to hit the beach without having to deal with a lot of tourists.
Places to Visit in Melbourne
Dockland is a popular tourist spot in Melbourne. It is a happening shopping destination, pubs, nightclubs, amusement parks, cafes and parklands. The Melbourne Star, which is a giant Ferris wheel and Icehouse are popular places in the Dockland area. Shrine of Remembrance is a memorial in the Kings Domain garden is another place you must visit. It was built as a tribute to everyone who lost their lives in the First World War. One of the oldest railway stations in Australia, Flinders Street Station, is an iconic place to go sightseeing in Melbourne. If you are an art and history lover, you must also visit the Ian Potter Museum of Art. The entry to the museum is free, and you can also attend talk shows and exhibitions here. Sovereign Hill is another unique museum that you can visit. It showcases the lifestyle of people in the age of old days. You will also find hotels, a theatre, factories and underground mines here. If you want to go on a shopping spree, you can also head to Harbor Town. The place has a lot of shopping options, along with restaurants.
Head to 12 Apostles that have enormous limestone cliffs that are formed naturally. It is also closer to Port Campbell National Park. 12 Apostle is an ideal place to head to for breathtaking views, and you can take some of the best pictures here. Yarra Valley Wineries is one of the most popular wineries in the city. You can opt for a guided wine tour of food trails here. The place also has a gourmet restaurant for tourists. You must also visit the Peninsula Hot Spring to feel rejuvenated and relieve yourself of all the stress. Bath House and Dream Spa Centre are the most popular places here, and this is the best place to visit during winter. You can also try the Turkish Steambath here along with mud and salt wraps, massages, healing stone therapies, thermal mineral shower and much more. Healesville Sanctuary is near the Yarra Ranges and is also home to animals like koalas, platypus, Tasmanian devils, wombats and so on.
Things to do in Melbourne
You can opt for a sightseeing tour of the city, or you can explore the city on your own. The city has a vibrant nightlife, and you will love partying here. Nature lovers can head to the Port Campbell National Park and Melbourne Zoo. The city also has a lot of museums and places of historical importance that you can visit. You can also head to the beaches here to indulge in water activities. You can also sign up for a food and wine tasting tour online here. Make sure you also visit the Peninsula Hot Spring for a rejuvenating experience.
Food and Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne has a very eclectic dining scene, and you will find a lot of restaurants here that serve cuisines from all over the world. The city also has a lot of cafes. Cafe Andiamo and Two Birds One Stone are some of the most popular cafes in Melbourne. If you are craving some Chinese food or the best of Asian food that Melbourne has to offer, you can head to Rice Paper Scissors or Longrain. Scopri and Da Guido Melbourne la Pasta near Lygon Street are known for their delicious Italian cuisines. Head over to Stalactites for authentic Greek cuisines like souvlaki and spanakopita. Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Macedon and Sunbury are well-known wine regions in Melbourne that you can head to for an extraordinary wine and food experience. David's Spicy Pot is another famous place in Melbourne for Chinese and Asian food. The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife, and you can head to some of the popular nightclubs here. Geppetto Trattoria is another popular place for Italian food. Roule Galette Melbourne is known for serving traditional French cuisines and also has healthy options on its menu.
How to reach Melbourne (Transportation)
Melbourne Airport is the main international airport in Australia and about 23 km from the city centre. The flight connectivity to Melbourne from India is excellent. Cathay Pacific Airways, Srilankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines are some of the popular airlines that have frequent flights to Melbourne from India with layovers at Hong Kong, Colombo and Kuala Lumpur. If you book well in advance, you might get cheap flight tickets to Melbourne. If you book during the off-season, you might even come across exciting flight deals to Melbourne online. It's easier to find a taxi or car rental service from the airport. The Melbourne Airport also has premium lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and a lot of other facilities that passengers can use. The airport also has a currency exchange facility for its passengers. If you have reached the airport early or have to wait at the airport for a long time to board your flight, be assured that you will not be bored. You can finish your last-minute shopping at the airport or sit in a cafe and read a book.
About Pune
Pune is easily one of the best cities in Maharashtra after Mumbai. Located just 160-180 km from Mumbai, the city of Pune is actually like a weekend retreat for Mumbaikars. It is also known as one of the most important cities in the state for its extensive growth in the IT industry. After Bangalore, Pune is the second-most leading cities to be a hi-tech hub. The city is perfectly connected with other metropolitans and holds a robust economic stance in the state and country.
Best time to visit Pune
Pune's monsoon and winters are to die for! The months from July to February have the best mix of seasons to attract tourists. The monsoon lights up the greenery that Pune has to offer. It often gets quite heavy with streets being flooded. However, there are various treks and trails around Pune that can be explored during the monsoon. Not to mention how they are all safe treks. The weather is cold and charming. Add the bit about various festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi and Raksha Bandhan that add more fervour to the city's celebratory moon.
Winter season in Pune is from October to February. The temperatures often drop low, making the city breezy and romantic. More than the weather though, the city's 3-day long celebration in December is what draws a majority of the crowd. The city organises a classical music rendezvous called Sawai Gandharva Music Festival, which unites stalwarts of the music industry. Aside from this, there are crazy music carnivals on NH7 called NH7 Weekender, which brings together famous global artists. You should book a hotel room in Pune ahead of these music festivals as the city does encounter multitudes of crowd.
Falling in the months from March to June is the summer season, probably not the best from the lot. The weather gets quite hot during summer as the scorching sun directly hits you in the face. Not to mention how there are high chances of suffering from heat strokes, especially if you are not comfortable or habituated with a tropical climate.
Places to visit in Pune
Shaniwar Wada Palace is actually a historical landmark for Pune. The majestic fortress was built back in 1732 during the existence of the Maratha Empire. Historically, the place holds a lot of significance and hence, should be visited. Aga Khan Palace makes for an intriguing setting that you should visit. Dated back to 1892, the landmark is said to have been built as an act of charity by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III. You will be amazed by the story of this place and why it is one of the most-visited spaces in Pune.
Maharashtrian's worship Lord Ganesha and have quite a few famous temples to honour the deity. The Dagdusheth Halwai temple is also one such temple where pilgrims visit in large numbers. The place is especially lit with celebrations during Ganeshotsav, which falls in the months of August and September.
One of the most popular and renowned places to visit in Pune has got to be the Osho Ashram in Koregaon Park. Founded by spiritual leader Osho Rajneesh, the ashram further depicts some of his teachings and stories that you should learn about.
Things to do in Pune
Paash organic cafe, located in Pune, is known for its sustainable lifestyle. Right from the architecture of the cafe to the organic food, Paash certainly stands tall as a must-visit and indulge place in Pune. Lose yourself amid beautiful and rare flora that is preserved by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India at the Empress Garden. The garden is exquisite and stunning with the varied floral species of plants that simply captivate the senses. Sprawled across 39 acres of land, you can take postcard-worthy pictures at this garden and let your social media abuzz.
For the adventure junkies who want to spend a day away from the city and lose themselves in the green expanses of the Sahayadri Ranges, you should take up the Rajmachi trek. The place is always crowded with trekkers and hikers visiting from different parts of the state. The trek is especially enjoyable when undertaken during monsoon. In fact, there are many places that you can check out close to Pune that spring to life during the rainy season. Pune's food culture is the second-best in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai. There are dedicated streets in the city that cater to the foodie in you. Elevate your gastronomical senses and explore more of the food culture of Pune. You can explore this on your by ensuring that you visit the right streets to check out the delicious street food.
Food and Restaurants in Pune
Much of Pune's food culture comes from its inspiration from Mumbai city's eclectic restaurant chains. From the famous South East Asian restaurant Shizusan to the German joint Malzheit, these places have also found a sweet spot in Mumbai's culinary heart. However, Pune does have some standalone stars with scrumptious cuisine that would make one go weak in the knees. Head to the Greedy Man Pizzeria to devour the city's best Napolitano-inspired pizzas, with 12-inch being the standard and only size of the bread. Doolally may have found fame in Mumbai thanks to the lovely brewed beer and quaint vibe the place sells but it actually originated in Pune. You can go for a fun brunch here and relish their freshly brewed beer. Another perfect place to delve into exquisite culinary is the 212 All Day Cafe and Bar, a project introduced by Chef Paul Kinny. You will find a slew of scintillating seafood ranging from flavoured crustaceans to barbecued ribs.
The union of South Indian cuisine with Syrian Christian and you've got Savya Rasa. This restaurant sells lip-smacking dishes ranging from Gongura Mamasam (mutton being the prime meat), Meen manga curry (fish curry with mango) and Bendakkai Goju (okra), to name a few. You can also check out Malaka Spice, a restaurant specialising in South-East Asian recipes with special attention to Vietnamese and Thai dishes. The dishes range from Mandarin duck to mutton teamed with sweet-textured sauces made from fruits.
How to reach Pune
By Air
Pune International Airport, which will soon be renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje Airport, is a very important airport that sees a tremendously good connection with major cities in India. Located approximately 10 km away from the city centre, the airport sees a high footfall of passengers and is touted to be one of the busiest airports in India. The flight connectivity from Pune to various cities in India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Nashik, Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi, Lucknow, etc. With such excellent domestic routes from Pune to other cities, the airport easily becomes one of the best.
For the domestic flights, the airport sees airlines such as AirAsia, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara and Air India provide flight services to connect Pune airport to metropolitan cities in the country. The airport also has an international wing with dedicated flights to and from Dubai, Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi as well as layovers of other flights coming to Pune from international routes. Since Pune is an international airport too, it is split between two terminals handling domestic and international flight from and to Pune. The accommodation scenes in Pune are also quite convenient. You will find cheap but good hotels and luxurious hospitality settings too. You can book your hotel in Pune by choosing from the range of lovely accommodations they have to offer. It will enhance your staycation experience.
By Rail
Pune Junction Railway Station also caters to connecting the city to other prime destinations in India. Pune enjoys services of superfast and express trains which travel faster than a mail. This enables the city to be well-connected. Prominent express trains such as Deccan Queen, Mumbai and Shatabdi Express pass through Pune. The city's railway station has astounding intercity transportation options. There are buses and rickshaw rides available right outside the station. You will also find taxi cabs lined up outside the Pune station, waiting to take you to the hotel you booked in Pune. Reaching various parts of the city is not very tough as you can always book rides on your phones, in case you are unable to haggle with the taxi cab driver.
By Road
Pune's connectivity doesn't falter even via roadways. In fact, the Expressway built connects Pune and Mumbai perfectly, enabling smooth and quick transport. The Expressway is actually one of the popular routes connecting Pune, enabling less travel time. There are a plethora of public and private-owned buses that also travel to Pune from big cities. Many jeeps and vans also board passengers to share the ride to Pune. In fact, some travellers prefer going to Pune by road, mainly because it has a beautiful highway. The buses and other road transports reaching Pune will drop you at any of the stops falling on the way to the railway station. You can book your hotel room in Pune from their wide range of accommodations and ask the taxi cab driver to help you reach the same.
About Pune Airport
Pune Airport is a civil enclave (a joint-use airport) that is situated approximately 10 km from the city centre of Pune, in the state of Maharashtra. The airport also caters to the Indian Air Force as the Air Force Station of Lohagaon. It serves as both domestic and international airport with quite a few flights operating for West Asia. Due to the increase in the demand for flights, the airport is undergoing renovation to accommodate a new terminal as well as extend the runway. The idea is to accommodate more flights at the airport and increase the connectivity to various Indian cities as well as international destinations.
The airfield was originally established under the Royal Air Force in 1939 to offer air security to the city of Bombay (renamed as Mumbai) and also played as a base to squadrons of de Havilland Mosquito and Vickers Wellington bombers, during World War II. After independence, Pune Airport primarily turned into a customs airport, as on January 1997 and serviced export of specific goods. Eventually, in 2005, the airport received a green signal to charter passenger flights along with being a customs airport. The same year, flights to international cities such as Dubai and Singapore commenced. While the airport started as one to only accommodate about 60,000 passengers in a year, rose to handle over 2.8 million in a year by 2011.
About Pune Airport terminals
Terminal 1 - Terminal 1 of Pune Airport is reserved for domestic services. Basically, all domestic and regional carriers have operations that take place from Terminal 1. The airport's Terminal 1 is divided into two levels, the ground level is for arrivals section while the first level is for departures. The terminal offers various facilities, including baby care rooms, ATMs, medical services, smoking lounge and spa services, to name a few.
Terminal 2 - Terminal 2 accommodates international operations. The terminal is reserved for all kinds of international flight activities. There are dedicated flights to Dubai and Germany that operate from Terminal 2. The terminal also caters to a few facilities such as ATMs, spa services, currency exchanges and restaurants, to name a few.
About Airport Authority
Pune Airport is owned by the Indian Air Force with operations taken over by Airports Authority of India. Although the airport authority has been trying to extend the runway at Lohegaon Airport, the lack of acquiring private plots on the western side of the airport has been concerning. The Indian Air Force has also been brought in to help with the acquisition of the land that is owned by the air force. With the growth in air traffic, the expansion project has become quite essential for the city of Pune. What makes it an important move aside from accommodating air traffic is how the extension of the runway could help accommodate operations of wide-body aircraft such as Airbus A330 and Boeing 777.
The airport authority launched an INR 1 billion worth airport expansion and upgradation plan to prepare for the Commonwealth Youth Games that was hosted in Pune. The construction of two new terminal extensions was completed in 2008 by the Airports Authority of India. The new terminal measured about 12,000 square metres on either side of the main terminal building. The previous terminal was inadequate for passenger traffic and flight operations. Hence the terminal expansions took place. With this, the airport managed to ease and accommodate passenger traffic. Newer facilities including a new parallel taxi track as well as an apron expanded enough to accommodate about eight Airbus A320 or a Boeing 737 aircraft, were also brought forth in the new airport terminal.
Further, as part of the expansion plans to introduce a new terminal building is also in the works with the Airports Authority of India is set to invest INR 400 million. They plan to integrate the new terminal into an existing one. The building will also accommodate offices of AAI. The airport authority is also working on renovating and extending the runway to 3,250 metres.
As the expansion options are limited, the government of Maharashtra has proposed the construction of a whole new airport in the Pune metropolitan region. Responsibility to execute the new Pune Airport called Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje International Airport has been entrusted to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The greenfield airport is set to cover over 1,800 hectares of land and will accommodate two runways. For the same, the State Government allocated about INR 2 billion in 2012 to acquire the land for the airport.
Facilities at the Pune Airport
WiFi – Pune Airport offers WiFi services that can be availed for 30 minutes. If you need to use it for more than 30 minutes, then you will be asked to pay a certain sum.
ATMs – ATM kiosks can be found at the departure as well as the arrivals section of the terminals at Pune Airport. They are mostly of local banks.
Baby care rooms – For travellers who are with infants, the baby care rooms come as a blessing. These rooms can be utilized to feed the baby as well as change their clothes and diapers. The rooms are quite comfortable and sanitized to ensure that the parent and child are safe.
Medical services – Medical assistance is also provided with a 24/7 team of experts stationed at the airport's terminals. They often cater to medical emergencies and are equipped with basic first aid kits too.
Smoking lounge – To avoid discomfort to others, the airport has reserved smoking lounge where passengers can smoke away. You can also purchase cigarette boxes at the airport, right outside the smoking lounge.
Currency exchange – The airport offers currency exchange counters that can be found in the arrivals section of the airport terminal. The exchange rates are also quite decent and as per the market.
Baggage – With an international stature, the airport's baggage facilities are also quite next level. There are free trolleys that can be picked up from anywhere in the airport terminal. The airport also has luggage wrapping services that many can opt for if they are travelling with fragile content.
Restaurants and shops – There are many restaurants and shops available in the departure section of the airport terminal. To pass the time, one can indulge in some exquisite food that can be found at the airport's food court. Plus, there are shops also available where you can purchase exquisite items that glorify the cultural heritage of Pune.
Lounges - The airport has a specific lounge for the public called Bird Lounge. After paying a certain sum at the entrance, you can avail the comfortable services of the lounge. There are newspapers, cosy plush seating arrangement, quaint ambience, good food and hospitality, TV and more, available in the lounge. Passengers can also get access to the lounge WiFi without any specific time limit and finish office-related work.
Top airlines flying from Pune Airport
Pune Airport sees flight operations from airlines such as AirAsia India, Air India, Air Arabia, Air India Express, Alliance Air, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Lufthansa, Silkair, Kam Air and Vistara. As an airport that caters to domestic and international cities, the airport connects to a slew of cities. In India, Pune Airport connects to cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Jaipur, Goa, Nashik, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Indore, Coimbatore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Belgaum, Allahabad and more. As for international cities, Pune Airport has flights flying to cities such as Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kabul, Singapore, Frankfurt and more.
How to reach Pune Airport
By Bus
The city has dedicated shuttle services allocated by Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) to reach Pune Airport. Under the PMPML, the providers are separated into two, namely, Pune Municipal Transport (PMT) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Transport (PCMT). Although the airport doesn't have a direct bus stand or connection available, there are locations in the proximity that helps passengers to reach Pune Airport. Passengers will have to get down at Burma Shell Stop, which is situated about five minutes away from the main passenger terminal. Scheduled buses operate from within the city to reach Pune Airport, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. The ticket fare is quite cheap and affordable and perfect for budget travellers. Schedule of the buses can be found on the official website of Pune Airport. You can peruse through the page and get details about the bus service and which time is the most convenient for your journey.
By Taxi cabs and auto-rickshaws
Another sought-after transport mode to reach Pune Airport is a prepaid taxi and auto rickshaws. There are many taxis that can be found in the main city of Pune. To reach Pune Airport, you can hail a cab from the city, or you can also book a taxi cab in advance. A one-way trip from the city centre to Pune Airport should cost approximately INR 260. However, depending on where you are reaching Pune Airport, it may vary. You can also hail auto-rickshaws and car rentals. It would be beneficial to pay for the ride in advance or fix up a cost before the journey to the airport commences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the most preferred airlines from Melbourne to Pune ?
IndiGo, Air India Ltd, Qantas Airways, Singapore Air, P T Garuda Indo, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Vistara, Malaysian Air and Jet Star are the most preferred airlines on Melbourne to Pune flight route.
Any offer available for new users on Melbourne to Pune flight booking by InterMiles?
InterMiles offers Flat 750 discount on flight especially for New Users by using coupon code: TNC750NEW.
Which is the cheapest airline on Melbourne to Pune flight route?
IndiGo offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pune.
When does the first flight leave from Melbourne to Pune?
The first flight from Melbourne to Pune is Emirates EK405 at 02:25.
Which is the last flight on Melbourne to Pune route?
The last flight from Melbourne to Pune route is Cathay Pacific CX178 at 23:45.
How many flights fly from Melbourne to Pune on the daily basis?
There are 59 flights flying from Melbourne to Pune every day. Around 59 flights are flying daily from Melbourne to Pune. Out of which 0 are direct and 59 are connecting flights on this route. Some major airlines between this route are IndiGo, Air India Ltd, Qantas Airways, Singapore Air, P T Garuda Indo, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Vistara, Malaysian Air and Jet Star.
Is it important to pay insurance charge for Melbourne to Pune flight booking?
No, it’s not required. But we advise you to pay small amount of insurance fee for safety purpose.
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About Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the most popular destinations in Australia. It is a blend of a laid-back lifestyle with a vibrant nightlife. Melbourne is also known for its world-class cuisines. It is a hot spot for musical events and club hopping. It is a vacation destination in an urban setup. The city is also closer to the ocean, which makes it popular among travellers. You can head to the beach whenever you want and try your hand at water sports like surfing, scuba diving and sea kayaking. There is also Yarra Valley, which is about an hour's drive from the city and is home to about 120 wineries. Melbourne is also known for its wildlife and is another major attraction among tourists. Be it high-end shopping arcades, restaurants, cafes or nightclubs and theatres, the small city accommodates everything and makes for the perfect vacation destination. While it is a popular place for people to head to with their friends, you will also find a lot of family-friendly spots in the city worth visiting. The city makes sure that you have a memorable trip.
Best Time to Visit Melbourne
Summer is one of the best seasons to visit Melbourne since you will get to make the most of all the ocean fun. December to February is summer in Melbourne and peak travel season, too. The temperature ranges from 14 to 26 degree Celsius, and it is the perfect season to head to the beach. Make sure you book your hotel in Melbourne well in advance since it will be difficult to find a good one at the last moment. If you are visiting Melbourne in December, you can also be a part of the Christmas celebrations in the city and ring in the New Year through some of the most happening parties here. If you are a sports fanatic, you can also attend the Australian Open that happens in January. Midsumma Festival, White Night Melbourne and Lonsdale St Greek Festival are some of the events you can attend in Melbourne if you are on your summer vacation. The city will be buzzing with tourists, and if you are a socially active person, you will love interacting with them and making new friends while you are at it.
March to May is the fall season and also one of the best times to visit Melbourne. The temperature ranges from 10 to 24 degree Celsius. The days are warm and the nights are comparatively less warm. The city has lesser tourists as compared to summer, and if you are not a fan of crowded places, this will be the best time for you to visit the city. You can also attend events like Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Moomba Festival, Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and Next Wave Festival. June to August is the winter season in Melbourne, and the city is quite cold as compared to Sydney and Brisbane. The temperature ranges from 7 to 15 degree Celsius. This is a big-time for the city to host festivals related to food and films. You can attend the Good Food and Wine Show, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and Melbourne Writers Festival.
September to November is also a great time to head to Melbourne. You will come across great deals of flights to Melbourne and even get a decent accommodation at affordable prices. The temperature ranges from 9 to 22 degree Celsius, and there are a bunch of events for you to attend during this season, too. You can attend the Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne Festival, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Taste of Melbourne. You can get cheap flight tickets to Melbourne during this time since it is not tourist season. However, prices might start increasing as you begin inching towards summer. This is also a great time to hit the beach without having to deal with a lot of tourists.
Places to Visit in Melbourne
Dockland is a popular tourist spot in Melbourne. It is a happening shopping destination, pubs, nightclubs, amusement parks, cafes and parklands. The Melbourne Star, which is a giant Ferris wheel and Icehouse are popular places in the Dockland area. Shrine of Remembrance is a memorial in the Kings Domain garden is another place you must visit. It was built as a tribute to everyone who lost their lives in the First World War. One of the oldest railway stations in Australia, Flinders Street Station, is an iconic place to go sightseeing in Melbourne. If you are an art and history lover, you must also visit the Ian Potter Museum of Art. The entry to the museum is free, and you can also attend talk shows and exhibitions here. Sovereign Hill is another unique museum that you can visit. It showcases the lifestyle of people in the age of old days. You will also find hotels, a theatre, factories and underground mines here. If you want to go on a shopping spree, you can also head to Harbor Town. The place has a lot of shopping options, along with restaurants.
Head to 12 Apostles that have enormous limestone cliffs that are formed naturally. It is also closer to Port Campbell National Park. 12 Apostle is an ideal place to head to for breathtaking views, and you can take some of the best pictures here. Yarra Valley Wineries is one of the most popular wineries in the city. You can opt for a guided wine tour of food trails here. The place also has a gourmet restaurant for tourists. You must also visit the Peninsula Hot Spring to feel rejuvenated and relieve yourself of all the stress. Bath House and Dream Spa Centre are the most popular places here, and this is the best place to visit during winter. You can also try the Turkish Steambath here along with mud and salt wraps, massages, healing stone therapies, thermal mineral shower and much more. Healesville Sanctuary is near the Yarra Ranges and is also home to animals like koalas, platypus, Tasmanian devils, wombats and so on.
Things to do in Melbourne
You can opt for a sightseeing tour of the city, or you can explore the city on your own. The city has a vibrant nightlife, and you will love partying here. Nature lovers can head to the Port Campbell National Park and Melbourne Zoo. The city also has a lot of museums and places of historical importance that you can visit. You can also head to the beaches here to indulge in water activities. You can also sign up for a food and wine tasting tour online here. Make sure you also visit the Peninsula Hot Spring for a rejuvenating experience.
Food and Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne has a very eclectic dining scene, and you will find a lot of restaurants here that serve cuisines from all over the world. The city also has a lot of cafes. Cafe Andiamo and Two Birds One Stone are some of the most popular cafes in Melbourne. If you are craving some Chinese food or the best of Asian food that Melbourne has to offer, you can head to Rice Paper Scissors or Longrain. Scopri and Da Guido Melbourne la Pasta near Lygon Street are known for their delicious Italian cuisines. Head over to Stalactites for authentic Greek cuisines like souvlaki and spanakopita. Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Macedon and Sunbury are well-known wine regions in Melbourne that you can head to for an extraordinary wine and food experience. David's Spicy Pot is another famous place in Melbourne for Chinese and Asian food. The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife, and you can head to some of the popular nightclubs here. Geppetto Trattoria is another popular place for Italian food. Roule Galette Melbourne is known for serving traditional French cuisines and also has healthy options on its menu.
How to reach Melbourne (Transportation)
Melbourne Airport is the main international airport in Australia and about 23 km from the city centre. The flight connectivity to Melbourne from India is excellent. Cathay Pacific Airways, Srilankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines are some of the popular airlines that have frequent flights to Melbourne from India with layovers at Hong Kong, Colombo and Kuala Lumpur. If you book well in advance, you might get cheap flight tickets to Melbourne. If you book during the off-season, you might even come across exciting flight deals to Melbourne online. It's easier to find a taxi or car rental service from the airport. The Melbourne Airport also has premium lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and a lot of other facilities that passengers can use. The airport also has a currency exchange facility for its passengers. If you have reached the airport early or have to wait at the airport for a long time to board your flight, be assured that you will not be bored. You can finish your last-minute shopping at the airport or sit in a cafe and read a book.
About Pune
Pune is easily one of the best cities in Maharashtra after Mumbai. Located just 160-180 km from Mumbai, the city of Pune is actually like a weekend retreat for Mumbaikars. It is also known as one of the most important cities in the state for its extensive growth in the IT industry. After Bangalore, Pune is the second-most leading cities to be a hi-tech hub. The city is perfectly connected with other metropolitans and holds a robust economic stance in the state and country.
Best time to visit Pune
Pune's monsoon and winters are to die for! The months from July to February have the best mix of seasons to attract tourists. The monsoon lights up the greenery that Pune has to offer. It often gets quite heavy with streets being flooded. However, there are various treks and trails around Pune that can be explored during the monsoon. Not to mention how they are all safe treks. The weather is cold and charming. Add the bit about various festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi and Raksha Bandhan that add more fervour to the city's celebratory moon.
Winter season in Pune is from October to February. The temperatures often drop low, making the city breezy and romantic. More than the weather though, the city's 3-day long celebration in December is what draws a majority of the crowd. The city organises a classical music rendezvous called Sawai Gandharva Music Festival, which unites stalwarts of the music industry. Aside from this, there are crazy music carnivals on NH7 called NH7 Weekender, which brings together famous global artists. You should book a hotel room in Pune ahead of these music festivals as the city does encounter multitudes of crowd.
Falling in the months from March to June is the summer season, probably not the best from the lot. The weather gets quite hot during summer as the scorching sun directly hits you in the face. Not to mention how there are high chances of suffering from heat strokes, especially if you are not comfortable or habituated with a tropical climate.
Places to visit in Pune
Shaniwar Wada Palace is actually a historical landmark for Pune. The majestic fortress was built back in 1732 during the existence of the Maratha Empire. Historically, the place holds a lot of significance and hence, should be visited. Aga Khan Palace makes for an intriguing setting that you should visit. Dated back to 1892, the landmark is said to have been built as an act of charity by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III. You will be amazed by the story of this place and why it is one of the most-visited spaces in Pune.
Maharashtrian's worship Lord Ganesha and have quite a few famous temples to honour the deity. The Dagdusheth Halwai temple is also one such temple where pilgrims visit in large numbers. The place is especially lit with celebrations during Ganeshotsav, which falls in the months of August and September.
One of the most popular and renowned places to visit in Pune has got to be the Osho Ashram in Koregaon Park. Founded by spiritual leader Osho Rajneesh, the ashram further depicts some of his teachings and stories that you should learn about.
Things to do in Pune
Paash organic cafe, located in Pune, is known for its sustainable lifestyle. Right from the architecture of the cafe to the organic food, Paash certainly stands tall as a must-visit and indulge place in Pune. Lose yourself amid beautiful and rare flora that is preserved by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India at the Empress Garden. The garden is exquisite and stunning with the varied floral species of plants that simply captivate the senses. Sprawled across 39 acres of land, you can take postcard-worthy pictures at this garden and let your social media abuzz.
For the adventure junkies who want to spend a day away from the city and lose themselves in the green expanses of the Sahayadri Ranges, you should take up the Rajmachi trek. The place is always crowded with trekkers and hikers visiting from different parts of the state. The trek is especially enjoyable when undertaken during monsoon. In fact, there are many places that you can check out close to Pune that spring to life during the rainy season. Pune's food culture is the second-best in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai. There are dedicated streets in the city that cater to the foodie in you. Elevate your gastronomical senses and explore more of the food culture of Pune. You can explore this on your by ensuring that you visit the right streets to check out the delicious street food.
Food and Restaurants in Pune
Much of Pune's food culture comes from its inspiration from Mumbai city's eclectic restaurant chains. From the famous South East Asian restaurant Shizusan to the German joint Malzheit, these places have also found a sweet spot in Mumbai's culinary heart. However, Pune does have some standalone stars with scrumptious cuisine that would make one go weak in the knees. Head to the Greedy Man Pizzeria to devour the city's best Napolitano-inspired pizzas, with 12-inch being the standard and only size of the bread. Doolally may have found fame in Mumbai thanks to the lovely brewed beer and quaint vibe the place sells but it actually originated in Pune. You can go for a fun brunch here and relish their freshly brewed beer. Another perfect place to delve into exquisite culinary is the 212 All Day Cafe and Bar, a project introduced by Chef Paul Kinny. You will find a slew of scintillating seafood ranging from flavoured crustaceans to barbecued ribs.
The union of South Indian cuisine with Syrian Christian and you've got Savya Rasa. This restaurant sells lip-smacking dishes ranging from Gongura Mamasam (mutton being the prime meat), Meen manga curry (fish curry with mango) and Bendakkai Goju (okra), to name a few. You can also check out Malaka Spice, a restaurant specialising in South-East Asian recipes with special attention to Vietnamese and Thai dishes. The dishes range from Mandarin duck to mutton teamed with sweet-textured sauces made from fruits.
How to reach Pune
By Air
Pune International Airport, which will soon be renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje Airport, is a very important airport that sees a tremendously good connection with major cities in India. Located approximately 10 km away from the city centre, the airport sees a high footfall of passengers and is touted to be one of the busiest airports in India. The flight connectivity from Pune to various cities in India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Nashik, Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi, Lucknow, etc. With such excellent domestic routes from Pune to other cities, the airport easily becomes one of the best.
For the domestic flights, the airport sees airlines such as AirAsia, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara and Air India provide flight services to connect Pune airport to metropolitan cities in the country. The airport also has an international wing with dedicated flights to and from Dubai, Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi as well as layovers of other flights coming to Pune from international routes. Since Pune is an international airport too, it is split between two terminals handling domestic and international flight from and to Pune. The accommodation scenes in Pune are also quite convenient. You will find cheap but good hotels and luxurious hospitality settings too. You can book your hotel in Pune by choosing from the range of lovely accommodations they have to offer. It will enhance your staycation experience.
By Rail
Pune Junction Railway Station also caters to connecting the city to other prime destinations in India. Pune enjoys services of superfast and express trains which travel faster than a mail. This enables the city to be well-connected. Prominent express trains such as Deccan Queen, Mumbai and Shatabdi Express pass through Pune. The city's railway station has astounding intercity transportation options. There are buses and rickshaw rides available right outside the station. You will also find taxi cabs lined up outside the Pune station, waiting to take you to the hotel you booked in Pune. Reaching various parts of the city is not very tough as you can always book rides on your phones, in case you are unable to haggle with the taxi cab driver.
By Road
Pune's connectivity doesn't falter even via roadways. In fact, the Expressway built connects Pune and Mumbai perfectly, enabling smooth and quick transport. The Expressway is actually one of the popular routes connecting Pune, enabling less travel time. There are a plethora of public and private-owned buses that also travel to Pune from big cities. Many jeeps and vans also board passengers to share the ride to Pune. In fact, some travellers prefer going to Pune by road, mainly because it has a beautiful highway. The buses and other road transports reaching Pune will drop you at any of the stops falling on the way to the railway station. You can book your hotel room in Pune from their wide range of accommodations and ask the taxi cab driver to help you reach the same.
About Pune Airport
Pune Airport is a civil enclave (a joint-use airport) that is situated approximately 10 km from the city centre of Pune, in the state of Maharashtra. The airport also caters to the Indian Air Force as the Air Force Station of Lohagaon. It serves as both domestic and international airport with quite a few flights operating for West Asia. Due to the increase in the demand for flights, the airport is undergoing renovation to accommodate a new terminal as well as extend the runway. The idea is to accommodate more flights at the airport and increase the connectivity to various Indian cities as well as international destinations.
The airfield was originally established under the Royal Air Force in 1939 to offer air security to the city of Bombay (renamed as Mumbai) and also played as a base to squadrons of de Havilland Mosquito and Vickers Wellington bombers, during World War II. After independence, Pune Airport primarily turned into a customs airport, as on January 1997 and serviced export of specific goods. Eventually, in 2005, the airport received a green signal to charter passenger flights along with being a customs airport. The same year, flights to international cities such as Dubai and Singapore commenced. While the airport started as one to only accommodate about 60,000 passengers in a year, rose to handle over 2.8 million in a year by 2011.
About Pune Airport terminals
Terminal 1 - Terminal 1 of Pune Airport is reserved for domestic services. Basically, all domestic and regional carriers have operations that take place from Terminal 1. The airport's Terminal 1 is divided into two levels, the ground level is for arrivals section while the first level is for departures. The terminal offers various facilities, including baby care rooms, ATMs, medical services, smoking lounge and spa services, to name a few.
Terminal 2 - Terminal 2 accommodates international operations. The terminal is reserved for all kinds of international flight activities. There are dedicated flights to Dubai and Germany that operate from Terminal 2. The terminal also caters to a few facilities such as ATMs, spa services, currency exchanges and restaurants, to name a few.
About Airport Authority
Pune Airport is owned by the Indian Air Force with operations taken over by Airports Authority of India. Although the airport authority has been trying to extend the runway at Lohegaon Airport, the lack of acquiring private plots on the western side of the airport has been concerning. The Indian Air Force has also been brought in to help with the acquisition of the land that is owned by the air force. With the growth in air traffic, the expansion project has become quite essential for the city of Pune. What makes it an important move aside from accommodating air traffic is how the extension of the runway could help accommodate operations of wide-body aircraft such as Airbus A330 and Boeing 777.
The airport authority launched an INR 1 billion worth airport expansion and upgradation plan to prepare for the Commonwealth Youth Games that was hosted in Pune. The construction of two new terminal extensions was completed in 2008 by the Airports Authority of India. The new terminal measured about 12,000 square metres on either side of the main terminal building. The previous terminal was inadequate for passenger traffic and flight operations. Hence the terminal expansions took place. With this, the airport managed to ease and accommodate passenger traffic. Newer facilities including a new parallel taxi track as well as an apron expanded enough to accommodate about eight Airbus A320 or a Boeing 737 aircraft, were also brought forth in the new airport terminal.
Further, as part of the expansion plans to introduce a new terminal building is also in the works with the Airports Authority of India is set to invest INR 400 million. They plan to integrate the new terminal into an existing one. The building will also accommodate offices of AAI. The airport authority is also working on renovating and extending the runway to 3,250 metres.
As the expansion options are limited, the government of Maharashtra has proposed the construction of a whole new airport in the Pune metropolitan region. Responsibility to execute the new Pune Airport called Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje International Airport has been entrusted to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The greenfield airport is set to cover over 1,800 hectares of land and will accommodate two runways. For the same, the State Government allocated about INR 2 billion in 2012 to acquire the land for the airport.
Facilities at the Pune Airport
WiFi – Pune Airport offers WiFi services that can be availed for 30 minutes. If you need to use it for more than 30 minutes, then you will be asked to pay a certain sum.
ATMs – ATM kiosks can be found at the departure as well as the arrivals section of the terminals at Pune Airport. They are mostly of local banks.
Baby care rooms – For travellers who are with infants, the baby care rooms come as a blessing. These rooms can be utilized to feed the baby as well as change their clothes and diapers. The rooms are quite comfortable and sanitized to ensure that the parent and child are safe.
Medical services – Medical assistance is also provided with a 24/7 team of experts stationed at the airport's terminals. They often cater to medical emergencies and are equipped with basic first aid kits too.
Smoking lounge – To avoid discomfort to others, the airport has reserved smoking lounge where passengers can smoke away. You can also purchase cigarette boxes at the airport, right outside the smoking lounge.
Currency exchange – The airport offers currency exchange counters that can be found in the arrivals section of the airport terminal. The exchange rates are also quite decent and as per the market.
Baggage – With an international stature, the airport's baggage facilities are also quite next level. There are free trolleys that can be picked up from anywhere in the airport terminal. The airport also has luggage wrapping services that many can opt for if they are travelling with fragile content.
Restaurants and shops – There are many restaurants and shops available in the departure section of the airport terminal. To pass the time, one can indulge in some exquisite food that can be found at the airport's food court. Plus, there are shops also available where you can purchase exquisite items that glorify the cultural heritage of Pune.
Lounges - The airport has a specific lounge for the public called Bird Lounge. After paying a certain sum at the entrance, you can avail the comfortable services of the lounge. There are newspapers, cosy plush seating arrangement, quaint ambience, good food and hospitality, TV and more, available in the lounge. Passengers can also get access to the lounge WiFi without any specific time limit and finish office-related work.
Top airlines flying from Pune Airport
Pune Airport sees flight operations from airlines such as AirAsia India, Air India, Air Arabia, Air India Express, Alliance Air, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Lufthansa, Silkair, Kam Air and Vistara. As an airport that caters to domestic and international cities, the airport connects to a slew of cities. In India, Pune Airport connects to cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Jaipur, Goa, Nashik, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Indore, Coimbatore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Belgaum, Allahabad and more. As for international cities, Pune Airport has flights flying to cities such as Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kabul, Singapore, Frankfurt and more.
How to reach Pune Airport
By Bus
The city has dedicated shuttle services allocated by Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) to reach Pune Airport. Under the PMPML, the providers are separated into two, namely, Pune Municipal Transport (PMT) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Transport (PCMT). Although the airport doesn't have a direct bus stand or connection available, there are locations in the proximity that helps passengers to reach Pune Airport. Passengers will have to get down at Burma Shell Stop, which is situated about five minutes away from the main passenger terminal. Scheduled buses operate from within the city to reach Pune Airport, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. The ticket fare is quite cheap and affordable and perfect for budget travellers. Schedule of the buses can be found on the official website of Pune Airport. You can peruse through the page and get details about the bus service and which time is the most convenient for your journey.
By Taxi cabs and auto-rickshaws
Another sought-after transport mode to reach Pune Airport is a prepaid taxi and auto rickshaws. There are many taxis that can be found in the main city of Pune. To reach Pune Airport, you can hail a cab from the city, or you can also book a taxi cab in advance. A one-way trip from the city centre to Pune Airport should cost approximately INR 260. However, depending on where you are reaching Pune Airport, it may vary. You can also hail auto-rickshaws and car rentals. It would be beneficial to pay for the ride in advance or fix up a cost before the journey to the airport commences.