Travelling from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to VNS.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to VNS with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and VNS include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) departing London Gatwick Airport.
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to VNS flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that figure is 65%.
About Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Varanasi. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
£221 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. A return flight starts at £437. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to VNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to VNS.
Hunt for savings on a flight from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). February is the peak month for travel to Varanasi. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in September.
When booking your London to VNS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
January has temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Varanasi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Varanasi right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Varanasi when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Kashi Vishwanath mandir followed by Ganga River and Varanasi.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Shree Somnath Mandir.
Lucknow is another must-experience destination in India and is around 241 kms (150 miles) northwest of Varanasi. No journey is complete without dropping by ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Jama Masjid.