Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Varanasi is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to VNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKG and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
At the moment, £206 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £222. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HKG to VNS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HKG to VNS.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong International 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 Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the departures from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Hong Kong International Airport is about 20 miles from central Hong Kong. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near HKG:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're getting in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to the centre of Varanasi has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 15 miles away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Varanasi in April.
When booking your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to VNS in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Varanasi. Around 180 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, head for Lucknow, roughly 160 miles north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are highlights.
