Currently, Prayagraj does not have its own airport. To assist your travel, we have identified the best nearby flight options. You can fly to Lucknow and cover the remaining 235 to Varanasi by road. Book on Cleartrip to get the best Prayagraj to Varanasi flights ticket price.
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Prayagraj does not have its own airport. To fly to Varanasi from Prayagraj, you need to first drive to a nearby hub airport and board flight from there. Here are the two closest hub options for your Prayagraj to Varanasi flight booking:
Lucknow is the nearest hub airport to Prayagraj, 235 away by road. Reach Lucknow by taxi, bus, or cab and book the cheapest flight from Prayagraj via Lucknow to Varanasi on Cleartrip.
Mumbai is located 190 from Prayagraj and connects to Varanasi via multiple airlines throughout the day. You can reach Mumbai by road and board flight to Varanasi with competitive fares available across various departure times.
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Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is one of the holiest cities in Hinduism, located at the sacred Triveni Sangam where the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers meet. The city hosts the massive Kumbh Mela every 12 years. Prayagraj also played a key role in India's independence movement.
The best time to visit Prayagraj is October to March with temperatures between 8 and 28 degrees Celsius. The Magh Mela in January-February is a major annual event. Summers from April to June are extremely hot.
Prayagraj has auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and app-based cabs. Boat rides to Sangam are popular.
Prayagraj offers the sacred Triveni Sangam, Kumbh Mela heritage, Mughal architecture, and India's independence movement history.
Prayagraj Airport (IATA: IXD) is at Bamrauli, about 12 km west of the city centre. It operates as a civil enclave within an Indian Air Force base. The airport handles domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. It has a single terminal. Connected via pre-paid taxis, app-based cabs, and auto-rickshaws.
Varanasi, also called Banaras or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the spiritual capital of India. On the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre known for ancient ghats, temples, and the Ganga Aarti ceremony.
The best time to visit Varanasi is October to March with temperatures between 5 and 25 degrees Celsius. Dev Deepawali in November is a spectacular festival of lights on the ghats. Summers are hot, exceeding 45 degrees.
Varanasi is best explored by cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and walking. Boat rides on the Ganges are essential. App-based cabs are available.
Varanasi offers sacred ghats, ancient temples, the Ganga Aarti, Banarasi silk, classical music, and vibrant street food traditions.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (IATA: VNS) is at Babatpur, about 26 km northwest of the city centre. It handles domestic flights and international flights to Colombo, Bangkok, and Gulf destinations. The recently upgraded single terminal serves all operations. Connected via pre-paid taxis, app-based cabs, and auto-rickshaws.
A little preparation goes a long way when travelling from Prayagraj to Varanasi. Here is what we recommend:
Since there are no direct flights from Prayagraj to Varanasi, you can travel from Prayagraj to Lucknow by road, covering 235, and fly to Varanasi from there. Visit the Cleartrip website or app, enter your travel dates, and browse all available flights with timings, durations, and fares in real time.
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Booking early consistently delivers better value on this route:
Book at least 3-4 weeks in advance, particularly during peak seasons and holidays.
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