Flying from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Srinagar and Varanasi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SXR to VNS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SXR and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
$81 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Return flights start at $215. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SXR to VNS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Srinagar International Airport (SXR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Srinagar International Airport, 65.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Srinagar to Srinagar International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel near SXR? If you're catching an early flight from Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Varanasi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Srinagar International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to explore Varanasi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SXR to VNS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
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