Travelling from Puducherry Airport (PNY) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Varanasi five hours 30 minutes ahead of Puducherry.
Your PNY 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.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puducherry Airport (PNY) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Right now, £62 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £270. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PNY to VNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PNY to VNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Puducherry Airport (PNY)
Central Puducherry to Puducherry Airport is approximately 2 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PNY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Book a hotel close to VNS if you have a late Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is roughly 15 miles from the centre of Varanasi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Varanasi in April.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Puducherry Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PNY to VNS in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Varanasi. Around 180 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, head for Lucknow, roughly 160 miles north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are key highlights.
