Flying from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Amritsar and Varanasi are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ATQ to VNS flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATQ and VNS:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
At the moment, C$77 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$165. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATQ to VNS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ATQ to VNS.
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Handy information about Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
Of all flights departing from Amritsar Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Amritsar to Amritsar Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ATQ:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
If you're coming in on a late Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near VNS:
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 taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Varanasi. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in July.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Amritsar Airport to Varanasi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATQ to VNS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've visited Varanasi, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to check off its must-visit sights. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.