Mumbai to Varanasi Flights ( 9 flights found )

About Mumbai (BOM)

The capital city of Maharashtra has emerged as a city with historic links, breathtaking British architecture, and a stunning coastline. This city is a melting pot of entertainment, culture, and commerce. Mumbai is a city with multi-cultural lifestyle and a vibrant nature.

It is also referred as the financial hub in the global chain of financial centers because it houses the largest port of India and is also home to the Bollywood film industry. The city also houses the offices of the RBI (Reserve Bank of India), BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), NSE (National Stock Exchange of India), and the corporate headquarters of several leading Indian and global business conglomerates.

The Chatrapati Shivaji International (CSI) Airport, located in the Mumbai is one of the largest aviation hubs in the country. As the city attracts both business and leisure travelers from across the world, it is the second busiest airport in India. To manage the air traffic, the Domestic and International terminals are situated in different locations in the western suburbs of Mumbai.

Travelling to and from the airport is quite convenient. There are a number of car rentals and fleet owners that offer services at both the terminals. You can easily rely on radio cabs, pre-paid taxis and public transport services, as they are easily available throughout the city, including the airport itself. In case you need to change terminals, from Domestic to International or vice versa, Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport offers the In-Terminal transfer. AC buses ply between the terminals at short intervals throughout the day.

If you are visiting during the monsoon, you should plan your departure for the airport carefully, as the traffic is a major issue. Keep in mind that fare refusals from autorickshaw and taxi drivers are not uncommon, so call for a radio cab or taxi in advance.

About Varanasi (VNS)

Varanasi or Banaras, as it was formerly known, is a perfect blend of religion, culture and history. Varanasi is truly a riot of colors, unrelenting chaos and magnificent temples. The ancient charm of this city, its importance to Hinduism, and its celebration of rituals is what preserves and gives it such appeal to tourists.

This is the city where mornings begin with the chimes of temple bells and dusk fades in with the spectacular aartis. It is often called the ‘City of Gods’ and Varanasi is indeed an idyllic spiritual getaway. A visit to this magnificent city is an experience of self-discovery and an adventure at every step.

You can easily reach this city, as the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located approximately 26 kilometers to the north-west of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. The international terminal of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport features two counters for check-in, three each for customs and immigration, and one for security. The domestic terminal features seven check-in counters and one security counter.

Traveling between the airport and the city is simple as there is an efficient bus service. Pre-paid taxis are also available to commute between various city locations, to and from the airport. In case you want to rent a car, you can also avail the car rental service at the airport itself. Interstate taxi and cab services are also available outside the airport.

Be wary of unscrupulous taxi drivers. Because of the huge influx of tourists, many taxi drivers try to extract higher fares, by following the longest possible route to get to destinations.