Flying from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Jaipur.
There are five Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport flights each week to choose from.
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 enough time to catch your JAI to VNS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air India Express offers direct flights from Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Varanasi — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air India Express.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport. These are the top stopovers between JAI and VNS:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
Handy information about Jaipur Airport (JAI)
67% of flights leaving from Jaipur Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Jaipur to Jaipur Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near JAI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
Book a hotel close to VNS if you have a late Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Varanasi. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Varanasi. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in July.
Book your flight from Jaipur Airport to Varanasi Airport for May if you'd like to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JAI to VNS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
If there's time to check out another great destination in India, head for Lucknow, about 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid are among its highlights.