Flying from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Sharjah Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Sharjah is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Varanasi.
There are seven Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your VNS to SHJ flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air India Express has direct flights from Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sharjah — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
With an impressive 80.9% of services arriving as scheduled, Air India Express has the best on-time record for VNS to SHJ flights.
Handy information about Varanasi Airport (VNS)
53% of flights departing from Varanasi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Varanasi Airport from central Varanasi, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to VNS:
Arriving at Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
If you have a late Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SHJ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sharjah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar to explore Sharjah and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sharjah Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sharjah. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Varanasi Airport to Sharjah Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from VNS to SHJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. Around 23 kilometres south-west of Sharjah, a visit to Dubai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No journey is complete without dropping by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.