Travelling from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to VNS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to VNS.
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to VNS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near VNS and hit the pillow fast:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
At the moment, ₹ 18,624 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 50,633. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to VNS if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Istanbul to VNS.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Varanasi. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book an Istanbul to VNS flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Varanasi to range from 26ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC.
More about Varanasi
Start your Varanasi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Varanasi wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा).
Explore more of India
You've seen Varanasi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 274 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to check off its leading attractions. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to Jagannath Temple and Shree Somnath Mandir, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, head for Lucknow, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Victoria Memorial are highlights.
