Travelling from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Pune.
Each week, there are 35 Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 23:35 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:55 with IndiGo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PNQ to VNS flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Varanasi (and then seeing more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers PNQ to VNS flights, with 76.92% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PNQ and VNS:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Mopa Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Rs14,822 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs30,369. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PNQ to VNS by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PNQ to VNS.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
Of the flights that depart from Pune Airport, 71.91% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Pune Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Pune. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PNQ:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
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 driving.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from Pune Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PNQ to VNS in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, consider Lucknow, about 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are among its highlights.
