Flying from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Pantnagar.
You can choose from three weekly Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flights. The 10:35 departure with Alliance Air is the earliest you can take. Alliance Air operates the last service of the day at 10:35.
Your PGH to VNS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Varanasi (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with Alliance Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Alliance Air.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a sought-after stop between PGH and VNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Currently, $118 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $226. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from PGH to VNS, book your journey five months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Pantnagar Airport (PGH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pantnagar Airport, data shows 64.66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Pantnagar Airport is around 5 kilometers from central Pantnagar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, take a look at Ginger Pantnagar. It's a quick drive from PGH.
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're coming in on a late Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Pantnagar Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PGH to VNS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Varanasi. Around 290 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, consider Lucknow, roughly 257 kilometers north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are the start of reasons to visit.
