Flying from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DMK to VNS flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DMK and VNS:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Currently, $144 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $326. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DMK to VNS if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DMK to VNS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
When it comes to Don Mueang International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport is about 27 kilometers from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near DMK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is roughly 24 kilometers from the center of Varanasi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Varanasi in April.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DMK to VNS in January. Average temperatures are 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 you'll want to see. About 290 kilometers north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Lucknow is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kilometers north-west of Varanasi. No journey is complete without visiting Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.