Booking a cab to or from Pune International Airport (Lohegaon) should be simple — but surge pricing on ride apps and unclear fares make it stressful, especially for early flights. This guide explains what an airport taxi actually costs, how distance affects your fare, and how to plan the pickup so you're never rushing.
How Pune Airport taxi fares work
Most reliable cab operators, including us, price airport trips on a simple per-kilometre rate rather than surge multipliers. Your fare is mainly a function of how far your pickup point is from the airport:
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Hyundai Aura (sedan) | 4 | ₹12/km |
| Maruti Ertiga CNG | 7 | ₹15/km |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹20/km |
| Force Urbania (group) | 9–26 | ₹30–50/km |
Toll and airport parking are charged as per actuals and shared upfront. For a fixed door-to-door fare, see our Pune Airport taxi page or just call.
Distance from popular areas
Because fares are distance-based, here's roughly how far Pune Airport is from common pickup areas:
| Area | Approx distance | Approx time |
|---|---|---|
| Viman Nagar | ~4 km | 10–15 min |
| Kharadi | ~8 km | 20–30 min |
| Hadapsar | ~12 km | 30–40 min |
| Baner | ~18 km | 40–55 min |
| Hinjewadi | ~26 km | 50–70 min |
How to time your pickup
Getting the timing right is more important than shaving a few rupees off the fare:
- Domestic flights: plan to reach the airport about 2 hours before departure.
- International flights: reach about 3 hours before.
- Add buffer for traffic from areas like Hinjewadi and Baner during morning and evening peaks.
- Early-morning flights: pre-book the cab the night before so the driver is confirmed and at your gate on time.
Arrivals tip: For pickups, a good operator tracks your flight and adjusts automatically. With us, if your flight is delayed we still wait — reasonable waiting time is included at no extra charge.
How to actually save
- Avoid surge apps at peak hours — a fixed per-km fare is usually cheaper and predictable.
- Pick the right car — don't book an Innova for two people; a sedan at ₹12/km does the job.
- Share the ride — for a family or group, one Ertiga or Innova beats two sedans.
- Book direct — calling the operator avoids app service fees.
Need an airport cab? Call or WhatsApp Nitin at +91 86002 39959 for a fixed fare to your area.