Traveling from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
The timezone in Varanasi is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Toronto. Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to VNS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the center of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometers or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to VNS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the center of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options 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 kilometers away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city center by car.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is AED 2,466. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 7,221. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to VNS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). February is when most people visit Varanasi. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in September.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your Toronto to VNS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Varanasi
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Varanasi:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi are must-do's during your Varanasi adventure.
Explore more of India
You've done Varanasi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 274 kilometers northwest to Kanpur to tick off its popular sights. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Shree Somnath Mandir, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Lucknow is another standout destination in India and is around 241 kilometers northwest of Varanasi. No journey is complete without experiencing ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Jama Masjid.