Flying from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kanpur.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your KNU to VNS flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between KNU and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Rs9,352 is the lowest price for a one-way Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs20,150. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KNU to VNS if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Kanpur Airport (KNU)
When it comes to Kanpur Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.9% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kanpur Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Kanpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near KNU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're getting in on a late Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Varanasi in April.
Book your flight from Kanpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KNU to VNS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Lucknow is another essential stop in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without dropping by Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
