Flying from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
The timezone in Varanasi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to VNS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to discover a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to VNS.
MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VNS flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near VNS:
Getting from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, central Varanasi is around 26 kms (16 miles) away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is £364. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £602. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to VNS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to VNS.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Varanasi. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Book your Melbourne to VNS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC.
More about Varanasi
Start your Varanasi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Kashi Vishwanath mandir and Ganga River are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Varanasi must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Varanasi.
Explore more of India
You've done Varanasi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 274 kms (170 miles) northwest to Kanpur to tick off its must-visit sights. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Shree Somnath Mandir, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in India, head for Lucknow, about 241 kms (150 miles) northwest of Varanasi. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Jama Masjid are the start of reasons to visit.
