Opposite check-in at NITB, this is your Pune-gift stop
The Souvenir Shop in Pune Airport’s NITB terminal sits landside near the main check-in counters, so you can grab last-minute gifts before security. It typically opens from early-morning departures through the last scheduled flight, roughly 5:00–23:00, tracking the domestic bank of IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara flights. Stock skews toward Pune- and Maharashtra-themed items, not generic “India” merch.
Pricing runs mid-range: small fridge magnets and keychains tend to sit around ₹100–₹200, basic printed T‑shirts closer to ₹500–₹800, and boxed sweets or snacks often in the ₹250–₹450 band. You’ll see the usual mix of shot glasses, mugs, and travel pouches, but the more destination-specific pieces (like Shaniwar Wada prints or Puneri phrases) are the ones worth scanning for. Figure 5–10 minutes to look through everything; the shop floor is compact.
Stock turnover follows flight peaks, especially between 7:00–10:00 and 18:00–21:00, so popular sizes or designs can disappear by the evening departures. Staff usually handle basic gift-wrapping with tape and paper in under five minutes if you ask at the counter. Most items are barcoded and payable by UPI, card, or cash in rupees, which helps if you’re running off a taxi that just dropped you at NITB with leftover cash.
Practical tip: if you want Pune-branded stuff in adult T‑shirt sizes (L or XL), check this Souvenir Shop before security at NITB rather than waiting for a smaller stand near the gates, where sizes thin out fast on busy Friday and Sunday evening flights.