Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Chennai and Varanasi are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 26 Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, go for the 13:25 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:20 with IndiGo.
Your MAA to VNS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Varanasi (and then exploring more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
IndiGo is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating MAA to VNS flights, IndiGo has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and VNS:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Right now, ₹ 6,941 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 13,446. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to VNS.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VNS if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Varanasi in April.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to VNS in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Varanasi is easy to fall in love with, 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 keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in India, consider Lucknow, about 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are key highlights.
