Flying from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Dehradun and Varanasi follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Your DED to VNS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DED and VNS include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Lucknow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport flight is $79. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $157. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from DED to VNS, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DED to VNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dehradun Airport (DED)
Of the flights that depart from Dehradun Airport, 60% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Dehradun to Dehradun Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DED? If you're boarding an early flight from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Varanasi. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DED to VNS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
Lucknow is another essential stop in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without experiencing ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.