Traveling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport take 1 hour 25 minutes. Varanasi and New Delhi are in the same timezone (UTC+5:30), which means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Every week, there are 751 flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To get going as soon as possible, opt for the 04:45 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from DEL to VNS is 22:35 with SpiceJet.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, so jetting off to Varanasi (and then seeing more parts of India!) is easy. The most popular carriers flying between DEL and VNS include:
If you want to break up your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the DEL - VNS route are:
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Khajuraho Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from DEL to VNS, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're traveling within India. As long as you have some other identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
C$59 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Return flights start at C$124. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 8 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from DEL to VNS.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Got an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to DEL:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to the center of Varanasi is about 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Varanasi. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEL to VNS in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Varanasi
Start your Varanasi trip right by finding a fantastic stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from DEL to VNS, have a look at our accommodation options including:
Sarnath and Assi Ghat are a couple of big attractions to put on your Varanasi travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Manikarnika Ghat.
Complete your Varanasi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Varanasi.
