Travelling from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport.
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Varanasi one hour 30 minutes ahead of Sharjah.
There are seven Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport flights each week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SHJ to VNS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air India Express is your gateway to exploring Varanasi (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
Air India Express is the most punctual carrier that operates SHJ to VNS flights, with 67.03% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SHJ and VNS include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
76% of flights that leave from Sharjah Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sharjah Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SHJ:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
Consider staying in a hotel near VNS if you have a late Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Airport to the centre of Varanasi has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sharjah Airport to Varanasi Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHJ to VNS in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like 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.