Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SYD to VNS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between SYD and VNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
R 7,808 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,395. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to VNS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to VNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the flights that depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to VNS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, head for Lucknow, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are highlights.
