Travelling from Colombo 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's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to VNS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Colombo to VNS departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
About Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Consider booking a hotel close to VNS if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Central Varanasi is around 26 kilometres from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
137 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Return flights start from 238 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to VNS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). February is the busiest month to visit Varanasi. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in September.
When booking your Colombo to VNS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Varanasi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Varanasi right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi are must-visits when exploring Varanasi.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Varanasi. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Shree Somnath Mandir.
Lucknow is another essential stop in India and is around 241 kilometres northwest of Varanasi. No journey is complete without a visit to ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Jama Masjid.
