Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Madinah and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MED to VNS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MED and VNS:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Right now, ج.م. 8,110 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 23,960. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MED to VNS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MED to VNS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.98% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madinah to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MED? If you're boarding an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Varanasi. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Varanasi in April.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MED to VNS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Varanasi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, consider Lucknow, about 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are key highlights.
