Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Varanasi five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you get on your BHX to VNS flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a well-known stop between BHX and VNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
299 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 643 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHX to VNS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, data shows 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to the centre of Varanasi has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Varanasi in April.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to VNS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Varanasi, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to check off its top sights. From Allen Forest Zoo to J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lucknow is another favourite destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No journey is complete without a visit to Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.