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At present, Pune is linked to 35 domestic and three international destinations, including Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore.
Over 36,000 passengers passed through the airport on this record-breaking day, flying to both domestic and international destinations.
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Pune Airport has broken its own record by handling 212 flight operations in a single day on Sunday, 1st June.
This beats the previous record of 208 flights set earlier on 12th January this year. The total included 106 arrivals and 106 departures, with more than 36,000 passengers travelling through the airport.
As per Hindustan Times, Airport Director Santosh Dhoke praised the efforts of the airport team, stating, “The overall flight operations on Sunday were executed smoothly… with minimal delays and no hassles.”
He added that this growth reflects increasing demand and better connectivity. The airport now connects 35 domestic and 3 international destinations, including Dubai (2 flights), Bangkok (2 flights) and Singapore (1 flight).
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that the Lohegaon-based airport managed the day’s operations efficiently.
- Over 18,000 passengers arrived from cities like Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.
- Another 18,000+ departed to their destinations across India and abroad.
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