Flights Disrupted at Pune Airport as Heavy Rains Lash City, Airlines Issue Advisory
Chaotic scenes witnessed at Pune airport as heavy rain caused flight disruptions
Persistent rain and thunderstorms in Pune have led to major disruptions at Pune Airport today, affecting flight schedules and causing inconvenience for passengers. Several airlines, including IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet, have either canceled or diverted flights due to the adverse weather conditions.
IndiGo has confirmed cancellations and offered passengers the option to rebook flights through their website or app. However, some travelers have expressed frustration over the lack of communication and support. Social media posts show passengers stranded onboard flights or facing increased fares while trying to rebook at the last minute.
#IndiGo #Pune #airport pic.twitter.com/b0cLCPjYj2
— Dr.Sachin Yadav🇮🇳 (@sachinyadav___1) September 15, 2025
One passenger reported being stuck for an hour inside a diverted flight from Nagpur to Pune at Ahmedabad Airport without clear instructions on when the journey would continue. Another shared concerns about being stranded since early morning due to flight delays.
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 15, 2025
☔🛫 Persistent rainfall and thunderstorms are currently affecting #Pune, impacting the flight operations.
Our teams are closely monitoring the situation to ensure your journey resumes as soon as conditions improve.
If you're travelling today, we recommend…
Akasa Air has warned travelers about possible traffic congestion near the airport and advised allowing extra travel time.
SpiceJet has also alerted passengers that flights from and to Pune, Mumbai, and Goa could be affected and urged them to check flight status online.
#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather in Pune (PNQ), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECZugy.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) September 15, 2025
#TravelUpdate: Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport.
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) September 15, 2025
To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the airport well…
Airport authorities and airlines have asked passengers to stay updated through official channels and remain patient as teams work to manage the situation. Safety and comfort remain their priority as operations resume when weather conditions improve.
