Travelling from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport is 2 hours.
Pune and Varanasi are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from PNQ to VNS start from 00:20 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 23:35 with IndiGo. In total, there are 12 weekly Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PNQ to VNS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Varanasi (and then exploring more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering PNQ to VNS flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between PNQ and VNS include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Goa North Manohar International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
51 € is the lowest price for a one-way Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Return flights start from 102 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PNQ to VNS, book your trip two months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PNQ to VNS.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
64% of flights that leave from Pune Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Pune Airport from central Pune, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PNQ:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Varanasi Airport, Varanasi is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Varanasi. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in July.
Lock in your flight from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport for May if you want to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PNQ 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
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in India, consider Lucknow, about 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid are among the biggest draws.