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Useful information for travelers flying from or to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi — with booking, payment, ticketing, and support guidance from TheBookFlight.
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Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located ~26 km from city center (Babatpur) in Uttar Pradesh. It serves Varanasi and the surrounding region.
Getting there:
For departures: Allow 2 hours before domestic flights. During Diwali, Chhath Puja, and peak pilgrimage season (Oct-Mar), the airport sees higher passenger volumes.
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Carry a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, DL). The name must match your ticket exactly.
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The IATA airport code for Varanasi is VNS. The airport is officially named Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
The airport is approximately 26 km from Varanasi city center (Kashi Vishwanath area). Travel time is typically 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Major airlines including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara operate domestic flights from VNS. Some international charter flights also operate seasonally.
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Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) serves the holy city of Varanasi and surrounding regions of eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is one of India's important airports for religious and cultural tourism, connecting Varanasi to major Indian cities. TheBookFlight helps Varanasi travelers search live fares, compare options, and book with assisted support.
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