Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Varanasi one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to VNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight is 98 €. A return fare right now is 237 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DXB to VNS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DXB to VNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're coming in on a late Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping 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 central Varanasi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to VNS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, head for Lucknow, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are key highlights.