How early should I arrive at Pondicherry Airport?

Pondicherry Airport (PNY), serving Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) on India’s southeast coast, is a small regional airport with a single passenger terminal handling commercial arrivals (आगमन/arrivals) and departures (प्रस्थान/departures). The airport is a focus city for regional carriers that operate scheduled connections to major South Indian hubs; services are seasonal and subject to change, so travelers should check the online flight board (online flight board/फ्लाइट बोर्ड) for real-time updates. Facilities are compact but functional, and passengers are advised to allow extra time for security, ground transport, and transfers to nearby Puducherry city and tourist areas.