Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Bengaluru and Varanasi are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from BLR to VNS start from 05:10 — the earliest with Air India Express. The latest departure is at 18:55 with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from 59 weekly Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BLR to VNS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Varanasi adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of India:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With 70.23% of its services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering BLR to VNS flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLR and VNS:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
$97 is the best price for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $192. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from BLR to VNS, reserve your trip five months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71.17% of flights that depart Kempegowda International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BLR. Whether you have an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to central Varanasi has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Varanasi in April.
When booking your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLR to VNS in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.