Travelling from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Bangkok. Check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
Varanasi is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Bangkok to VNS.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to VNS leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Check out these connections between Don Mueang International Airport and VNS:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to VNS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
About Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near VNS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
R 1,917 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. A return flight starts from R 4,075. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bangkok to VNS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). Plan your visit to Varanasi in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Bangkok to VNS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Varanasi
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Varanasi:
Kashi Vishwanath mandir and I ️️ Banaras are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Varanasi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा).
Explore more of India
You've seen Varanasi, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to tick off its top sights. 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, consider Lucknow, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Victoria Memorial are key highlights.
