Travelling from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Nagpur.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NAG to VNS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. These are the top stopovers between NAG and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
At the moment, C$78 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$172. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NAG to VNS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Handy information about Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
When it comes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport's on-time performance, 68.09% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport from central Nagpur, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you have a late Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Varanasi. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Varanasi in April.
Lock in your flight from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NAG to VNS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.