Travelling from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) taking off from here.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to VNS. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your travels. When looking for a flight from Melbourne to VNS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option if you're flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VNS if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 36 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
$374 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Return flights start from $764. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find flight tickets from Melbourne to VNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Getting flight tickets from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Melbourne to VNS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Varanasi, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne to VNS, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 10ºC and 25ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
More about Varanasi
Start your Varanasi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sarnath, Assi Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat are attractions you won't want to skip in Varanasi.
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