Travelling from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Varanasi.
Each week, there are 252 Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flights. To jet off early, go for the 09:50 Akasa Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:10 with IndiGo.
Your VNS to BOM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Mumbai (and then other corners of India) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
Air India is the most punctual carrier operating VNS to BOM flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
At the moment, Rs12,611 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs27,603. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VNS to BOM.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
55.22% of flights taking off from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Varanasi to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel near VNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're coming in on a late Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BOM:
Pick up a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car and explore Mumbai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to central Mumbai has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Mumbai. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from VNS to BOM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
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Around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai, Pune is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.