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Flights from Kathmandu to Varanasi

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Cheapest time to fly from Kathmandu 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.
week: 30 Nov - 6 Dec
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Distance: 218 mi
Kathmandu airports
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Varanasi airports
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Kathmandu to Varanasi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Kathmandu 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 £143, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Kathmandu to Varanasi takes roughly 3 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Kathmandu–Varanasi route

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

  • Departure airport: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
  • 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 Kathmandu to Varanasi

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi?
When you fly from Kathmandu to Varanasi the average price is £197. 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 Kathmandu to Varanasi at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi is 143 £. 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 Kathmandu to Varanasi?
The most popular months to book a flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi are October, February and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Kathmandu to Varanasi?
The best time of the year to go to Varanasi when flying from Kathmandu depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Varanasi from Kathmandu in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, May and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Kathmandu - Varanasi.
How long does the flight take to go from Kathmandu to Varanasi?
The total flight time between Kathmandu and Varanasi is of around 6 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 217.92 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 Kathmandu?
While in Kathmandu temperatures can reach an average of 23º 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 11º ºC average in Kathmandu.

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