Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport.
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as New Delhi.
There are 60 Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to VNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport. When you're ready to start your Varanasi adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of India:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With 70.23% of its services landing as planned, Air India is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to VNS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEL and VNS:
Kolkata Airport
Lucknow Airport
Khajuraho Airport
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
63% of flights departing from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Varanasi. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to VNS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
Lucknow is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without dropping by ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.









