Travelling from Allahabad Airport (IXD) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Prayagraj and Varanasi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IXD to VNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between IXD and VNS include:
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allahabad Airport (IXD) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
RM493 is the lowest price for a one-way Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM963. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from IXD to VNS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IXD to VNS.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Of the flights that depart from Allahabad Airport, 70.77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Allahabad Airport from central Prayagraj, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IXD? If you're boarding an early flight from Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Allahabad 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 by car.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Varanasi in April.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Allahabad Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IXD to VNS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of 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 sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without visiting Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
