Flying from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Chandigarh and Varanasi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your IXC to VNS flight.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IXC and VNS:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
£45 is the best price for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. A return flight starts at £71. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IXC to VNS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
Of all flights departing from Chandigarh Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport is approximately 13 kms (8 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IXC? If you're boarding an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Chandigarh Airport to Varanasi Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IXC to VNS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Varanasi. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the north-west, popular attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Lucknow, about 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid are highlights.