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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Varanasi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Varanasi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 13,838. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Varanasi.R 6,840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,840, select.
Varanasi.R 6,957 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,957, select.
Varanasi.R 7,429 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,429, select.
Varanasi.R 7,820 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,820, select.
Varanasi.R 8,286 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,286, select.
Varanasi.R 8,637 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,637, select.
Varanasi.R 8,646 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,646, select.
Varanasi.R 8,659 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,659, select.
Varanasi.R 9,767 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,767, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Varanasi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Varanasi flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 8,286
Aug
from R 6,957
Sep
from R 6,840
Oct
from R 7,429
Nov
from R 7,820
Dec
from R 9,767
Jan
from R 8,646
Feb
from R 8,659
Mar
from R 8,637
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London Heathrow to Varanasi: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Varanasi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Varanasi.

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Cheapest flight foundR 6,840
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Varanasi: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Varanasi is R 10,487. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow to Varanasi. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,487.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from London Heathrow to Varanasi.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Varanasi is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Varanasi Airport on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Varanasi Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Varanasi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Varanasi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Varanasi.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know

  • Varanasi is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LHR to VNS flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and VNS include:

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

    • Kempegowda International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight is R 6,840. A return plane ticket right now is R 10,487. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to VNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

  • Finding cheap flights from LHR to VNS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to VNS if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Choose one of these 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 most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Varanasi in April.

  • When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LHR to VNS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in India, head for Lucknow, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are among the biggest draws.

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