Flying from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Toronto.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to VNS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to VNS flight:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near VNS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is ₹ 89,265. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 124,216. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to VNS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). July is when most people visit Varanasi. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
When booking your Toronto to VNS flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC.
More about Varanasi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Varanasi right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा) are top sights which should be on any well-planned Varanasi itinerary.
Explore more of India
Varanasi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Jagannath Temple and Shree Somnath Mandir.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Lucknow, about 241 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Victoria Memorial are among the biggest draws.
