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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Varanasi Airport? If you want to travel to Varanasi Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $741. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Varanasi.$741 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 7, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Israir and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Israir, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Varanasi on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $741, select.

Varanasi.$748 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 26, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departing from Varanasi on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $748, select.

Varanasi.$794 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 31, returning Sat, Feb 20.Round-trip flight with Azerbaijan Airlines and SpiceJet.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Sun, Jan 31, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with SpiceJet, departing from Varanasi on Sat, Feb 20, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $794, select.

Varanasi.$801 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 13, returning Sat, Dec 12.Round-trip flight with Israir and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Israir, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Fri, Nov 13, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Varanasi on Sat, Dec 12, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.

Varanasi.$801 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Azerbaijan Airlines and Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departing from Varanasi on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.

Varanasi.$863 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 11, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with arkia and Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with arkia, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Sun, Oct 11, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departing from Varanasi on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $863, select.

Varanasi.$1,133 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 10, returning Wed, Mar 17.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Ben Gurion Intl on Wed, Mar 10, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Varanasi on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Ben Gurion Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,133, select.

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Which airlines offer direct flights to Varanasi?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Varanasi. But we found flights with one or more stops from $741.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Varanasi?

The cheapest month to fly to Varanasi is usually September.

How can I find the best flight deal to Varanasi?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Varanasi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Varanasi Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Israel and Varanasi Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are round-trip flights to Varanasi?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Varanasi is $741. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Varanasi Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Varanasi Airport is Monday, September 7, 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Varanasi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Varanasi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Varanasi?

Currently, Israir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Varanasi.

Flying to Varanasi

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Cheapest flight found	$741
Cheapest month to fly	September

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How to find cheap flights to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

At the moment, $355 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to VNS for $741.
Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to VNS go down, you'll be notified.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Varanasi, where Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Varanasi. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport that come with a stop. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Varanasi

The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Varanasi is usually May.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to VNS.
Head to Varanasi in February if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to VNS, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
January is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Varanasi then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Varanasi is warmest in May, averaging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Want to avoid gray skies? November is the driest month in Varanasi.
August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 19 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Flying to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know

Avoid the layovers and travel to Varanasi in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Think about booking your VNS plane ticket with Air India. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 86% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
The local timezone at VNS is UTC+5:30.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to VNS. Book a room at one of these stays close to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has an on-time rating of 53%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

Getting to central Varanasi from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

VNS is located about 26 kilometers from central Varanasi.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to VNS, it'll take around 35 minutes to reach the center.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Varanasi comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:

Varanasi highlights

Put these popular sights on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Varanasi:
- Kashi Vishwanath mandir: Located around 5 kilometers east of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
- Varanasi: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kilometers east of the center of Varanasi.

How to get to Mirzāpur from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

Going straight to Mirzāpur? From VNS, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometers from the airport.
Allow roughly 21 hours 15 minutes if you decide to travel to Mirzāpur on public transport.

Traveling from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Azamgarh

If Azamgarh is where you're off to, public transport will take around 14 hours 55 minutes from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. This city is about 72 kilometers from VNS.
It takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Azamgarh.

Explore more of India

There's loads more to see and do in India, starting with Kanpur. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple are must-do's in this city, which is around 274 kilometers northwest of Varanasi.
Lucknow is another place that's too good to skip while you're in India. You'll find it roughly 241 kilometers northwest of Varanasi. ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid are major draws. You can get here through Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl Airport (LKO).
Roughly 241 kilometers east of Varanasi, Patna is worth a detour. A few great reasons to visit include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.