Flying from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Aurangabad.
Your IXU 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 for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IXU and VNS include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
$96 is the best price for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Return flights start from $213. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IXU to VNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IXU to VNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
67.18% of flights departing from Chikkalthana Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Aurangabad to Chikkalthana Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near IXU:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to central Varanasi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Varanasi in April.
Lock in your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IXU to VNS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.