Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Guwahati and Varanasi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your GAU to VNS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GAU and VNS:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
At the moment, R 1,109 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,408. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GAU to VNS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Of the departures from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, 71.9% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Guwahati to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel near GAU? If you've booked an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Book a hotel near VNS if you're catching a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Varanasi. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Varanasi in April.
When reserving your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GAU to VNS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.