Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pune to Bangalore. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Western Ghats escarpment during departure and the Deccan Plateau's varied terrain throughout the flight. While landing favors the left, the 90-minute flight path offers more sustained visual interest on the right.

During takeoff from Pune (PNQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Pune airport typically departs runway 10/28. Departing eastbound (runway 10) on a right-side seat gives views of the Deccan Plateau's western edge and the city sprawl. Westbound departures (runway 28) favor left seats, but eastbound is more common for southbound traffic to Bangalore. Notable sights include: Pune city grid and urban sprawl directly below, Mula-Mutha River valley to the left, Western Ghats foothills rising to the southwest on the horizon, Katraj Tunnel area visible as the plateau transitions.

When landing at Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bangalore airport (Kempegowda) primarily uses runways 09/27. Approaching from the north on runway 27 (westbound final), left-side seats face the city and its eastern suburbs. This approach gives clear views of Bangalore's urban layout and the surrounding plateau terrain before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bangalore city sprawl with IT corridor visible, Ulsoor Lake or Sankey Tank water bodies glinting in the urban area, surrounding Deccan Plateau with scattered lakes and reservoirs, approach path over semi-urban fringe with mixed development.

The flight from Pune (PNQ) to Bangalore (BLR) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Deccan Plateau at 25,000–30,000 feet, passing over the plateau's interior with scattered lakes and reservoirs visible below (Bhima River valley, Ujani Dam area). The terrain is relatively uniform—flat to gently rolling with sparse vegetation and occasional water bodies. No major mountain ranges cross the direct path. The plateau surface gradually transitions from Pune's western edge toward Bangalore's location. Visibility of specific landmarks depends on atmospheric conditions, but the general plateau landscape with its characteristic sparse vegetation and scattered water features dominates the midpoint of the flight.