Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Varanasi is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Phuket.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to VNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HKT and VNS include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Right now, RM474 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,210. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HKT to VNS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from HKT to VNS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of the flights that depart from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HKT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Reserve 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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Varanasi in April.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to go to Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to VNS in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Varanasi, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to tick off its popular sights. From Allen Forest Zoo to J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lucknow is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No journey is complete without a visit to Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.