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Cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Varanasi

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 20 mFlights between Chennai and Varanasi take, on average, 2 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£61Cheapest price for a flight between Chennai and Varanasi found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportChennai International AirportWhen flying from Chennai to Varanasi

Destination airportLal Bahadur Shastri International AirportFor the route from Chennai to Varanasi

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chennai to Varanasi

Airlines flying this routeIndiGo, Air India ExpressAirline(s) with flights between Chennai to Varanasi

One-way average Price£90The average price for a flight Chennai - Varanasi at Opodo is £90, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Varanasi when departing from Chennai

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 126.62 INR

1 INR = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Wed 11/11

Distance: 864 mi

Chennai airports

Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Varanasi airports

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Chennai to Varanasi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chennai to Varanasi (India) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £61, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chennai to Varanasi takes roughly 2 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chennai–Varanasi route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Arrival airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

The weather in Varanasi

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Varanasi, temperatures average around 40ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 41ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: May
Coldest month: January
Driest month: April
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Chennai to Varanasi

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chennai to Varanasi:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Varanasi. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chennai to Varanasi

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chennai to Varanasi?

When you fly from Chennai to Varanasi the average price is £90. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chennai to Varanasi at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chennai to Varanasi is 61 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Varanasi?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chennai to Varanasi are June, July and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chennai to Varanasi?

The best time of the year to go to Varanasi when flying from Chennai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Varanasi from Chennai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chennai - Varanasi.

How long does the flight take to go from Chennai to Varanasi?

The total flight time between Chennai and Varanasi is of around 2 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 863.62 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Varanasi compared to Chennai?

While in Chennai temperatures can reach an average of 32º ºC in summer, Varanasi can experience temperatures up to 32º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 17º ºC in Varanasi, compared to the 25º ºC average in Chennai.

Which airports have flights between Chennai and Varanasi?

The main airport route flying between Chennai and Varanasi is: Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport(VNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Chennai to Varanasi?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chennai to Varanasi are:

IndiGo.

IndiGo

Air India Express
Air India

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