Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Varanasi is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
To ensure you catch your DXB to VNS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport. These are the top stopovers between DXB and VNS:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
R 2,480 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,899. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DXB to VNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from DXB to VNS is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
If you have a late Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near VNS:
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
November is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Varanasi in July.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Varanasi Airport for May if you'd like to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to VNS in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Varanasi, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to tick off its top attractions. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lucknow is another well-known destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without dropping by ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.