Cheap flights from Varanasi to Delhi

October is the lowest-priced month in the calendar. The rest of the year, fares tend to rise around school holidays, festival weeks and the December travel period, while midweek departures can be gentler than weekends. Booking early matters most for the October to April travel window, when demand is stronger on this corridor; outside those months you may find more choice close to departure, but holiday dates still sell out. Compare the monthly calendar before you fix your trip.

The names on the page split into low-cost and full-service camps: IndiGo, Akasa Air and Spicejet Ltd. on the low-cost side, Air India and Air India Charters on the full-service side, with Yemenia and Hahn Air Systems more likely to appear on ticketing or connecting itineraries. The difference shows up in baggage, seat choice and meals, so the cheapest-looking fare is not always the lightest once you add a bag. Check which carrier actually operates the flight, because the selling name and the operating name can differ.

You land at Indira Gandhi International, southwest of central Delhi, and the first decision is whether to take the airport express metro, a pre-paid taxi or a ride-hail into town. The journey from terminal to hotel can take longer in peak traffic, so build a buffer before meetings or train connections, and keep your passport or ID handy for terminal entry checks. If you are continuing to Varanasi later, confirm which Delhi terminal your onward flight uses, because the airport has separate domestic and international buildings.

Currency

INR (₹)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

English, Hindi

Emergency number

112, 100, 101

Calling code

+91

Internet domain

.in, .بھارت

Population of Delhi

250 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+05:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm the ticket names Lal Bahadur Shastri for departure and Indira Gandhi International for arrival.
• Check whether your fare includes cabin and checked baggage, and what a bag costs if it does not.
• Carry the same government ID you used when booking, since domestic flights check it at the gate.
• Note which terminal your flight uses if you have a connection or a same-day return.
• Compare the October low-fare window, but look at the whole calendar before booking.