Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Private helicopter services rise between Pune and Mumbai
More people are using private helicopters to travel between Pune and Mumbai.
This is because the roads are very busy, and some airlines are having problems.
Helicopters are faster and more convenient, even though they are expensive.
Business people, politicians, and celebrities use them to get to meetings or events on time.
The trip takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and there are special places to land in both cities.
Some companies even offer cheaper options when the helicopter is flying back empty.
It's a quick way to travel, but only for those who can afford it.
Private helicopter services between Pune and Mumbai are seeing increased demand due to road congestion and airline disruptions.
There are 10-15 charter helicopters available for commercial operations on this route, with over 60 flight movements monthly.
Single-engine helicopters cost around Rs 4.5 lakh plus GST for a round trip, while twin-engine helicopters cost over Rs 8 lakh plus GST.
Helicopter travel time between Pune and Mumbai is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, significantly faster than road travel.
Helipads in Pune are located at Koregaon Park Annexe and Viman Nagar, while in Mumbai, they are at Juhu Airport and Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
- Who
- Businessmen, politicians, celebrities, and corporate travelers
- What
- Increased demand for private helicopter services between Pune and Mumbai
- When
- Recent rise due to airline disruptions and road congestion
- Where
- Between Pune and Mumbai, with additional routes to Shirdi, Nashik, Lonavala, Aamby Valley, and Mahabaleshwar
- Why
- To save time and avoid traffic and airline disruptions
- Route
- Pune-Mumbai
- Operating Helicopters
- 10-15
- Monthly Flight Movements
- 60+
- Single-Engine Helicopter Cost
- Rs 4.5 lakh + GST
- Twin-Engine Helicopter Cost
- Rs 8 lakh + GST
- Flight Time
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Helipads in Pune
- Koregaon Park Annexe, Viman Nagar
- Helipads in Mumbai
- Juhu Airport, Mahalaxmi Racecourse