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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo 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 Duration11 h and 40 mFlights between Colombo and Varanasi take, on average, 11 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Varanasi
Destination airportLal Bahadur Shastri International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Varanasi
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Varanasi
One-way average Price£222The average price for a flight Colombo - Varanasi at Opodo is £222, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Varanasi when departing from Colombo
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Last checked on Mon 02/11
Distance: 1,288 mi
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi
Varanasi airports
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Colombo to Varanasi flight

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

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Varanasi takes roughly 5 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Varanasi route

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

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • 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 Colombo to Varanasi

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Varanasi?
When you fly from Colombo to Varanasi the average price is £222. 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 Colombo to Varanasi at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Colombo to Varanasi. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Varanasi?
The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Varanasi are August, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Varanasi?
The best time of the year to go to Varanasi when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Varanasi from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Varanasi.
How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Varanasi?
The total flight time between Colombo and Varanasi is of around 11 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,287.64 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 Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º 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 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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