Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Varanasi 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MLE to VNS flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MLE and VNS include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight is R 4,194. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,392. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLE to VNS if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights leaving from Velana International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Velana International Airport from central Malé, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MLE:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Consider booking a hotel near VNS if you're catching a late Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Varanasi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Varanasi in April.
Lock in your flight from Velana International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLE to VNS around that time if you like 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 visit to Kanpur will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Lucknow is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without a visit to Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
