Flying from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Gorakhpur and Varanasi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you catch your GOP to VNS flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gorakhpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GOP and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
₹ 8,135 is currently the best price for a one-way Gorakhpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 16,291. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from GOP to VNS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Gorakhpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
Of the departures from Gorakhpur Airport, 56.1% land on time at their destination.
Gorakhpur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Gorakhpur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near GOP:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gorakhpur 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)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Varanasi. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Gorakhpur 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.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GOP to VNS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading 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. No visit is complete without checking out Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
