Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Chennai and Varanasi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 12 weekly Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your MAA to VNS flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Varanasi — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to VNS flights, with 68.97% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and VNS:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near VNS:
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Varanasi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to VNS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.