Travelling from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Tokyo to VNS. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Tokyo to VNS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
Located around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Work a stopover into your journey at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) leaving Tokyo Narita International Airport.
You can get to NRT from central Tokyo in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Tokyo to VNS flight? Relax in a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Reserve a hotel near VNS if you're catching a late flight from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, central Varanasi is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
At the moment, Rs87,191 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs148,409. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to VNS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). February is when most people visit Varanasi. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in September.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Book your Tokyo to VNS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Varanasi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Varanasi right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi are must-do's during your Varanasi adventure.
Explore more of India
You've seen Varanasi, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 274 kilometres northwest to Kanpur to check off its top attractions. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Shree Somnath Mandir, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of India, head for Lucknow, about 241 kilometres northwest of Varanasi. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Jama Masjid are key highlights.