Gate-side basics at NITB before security shuts around 11:30pm
This Food Court sits in Pune’s NITB departures area, airside after security, and tends to have at least one counter open until close to the last late-night flights around 23:30. It’s a standard mixed-counter setup: you’ll usually find North Indian mains, quick South Indian snacks, sandwiches, and packaged snacks under one shared seating zone, all within a 3–5 minute walk of most domestic gates.
Pricing runs mid-range for an Indian airport: expect around ₹180–₹250 for dosas or chole bhature, ₹120–₹180 for sandwiches, and ₹40–₹60 for tea or coffee. Pre-made items like samosas or patties often sit in a display case; those run closer to ₹40–₹80 and are the fastest option if your boarding time is under 25 minutes. Card and UPI usually work, but a few flyers report cash-only hiccups when one terminal of the POS glitches.
Food comes from multiple branded counters under the “Food Court” banner, with separate queues for Indian mains, snacks, and drinks, which can easily add 10–15 minutes at evening peaks around the 20:00–22:00 departure banks. Seating is open-plan with shared tables and around 60–80 chairs; power outlets are limited, mostly along the side walls, so don’t plan a long laptop session here before a 21:30 departure.
Hygiene is generally in line with smaller Indian airports: stainless-steel tables, basic tray service, and disposable plates and cups during high-traffic windows. Tea and filter coffee from the beverage counter tend to move quickly, which keeps them fresher than some of the reheated curries that can sit in bain-maries for 45–60 minutes when traffic dips between the morning and evening departure waves.
Tip: if your gate on the FIDS shows a bus-boarding stand like 1B or 2A, order something fast such as idli, vada, or a ready-made sandwich and stay within sight of the nearest departure screen; boarding calls at PNQ often start 35–40 minutes before scheduled departure, and announcements can get lost under the general terminal noise.