Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

Varanasi, India

Overview

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport serves the holy city of Varanasi. It handles domestic flights across India and international routes to nearby Buddhist-pilgrimage and regional destinations.

Terminals

A single integrated terminal handles both domestic and international flights.

Transport to city center

Prepaid taxis, app cabs and buses connect the airport to central Varanasi and the ghats.

Lounges

A pay-per-use lounge is available in the terminal.

Travel tips

The airport is some distance from the ghats, so allow time for traffic and use prepaid taxi counters.

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