Istanbul to Varanasi Flights, Fares @ ₹21596 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF

Popularly known as the Spiritual Capital of India, Varanasi is a prominent city of Uttar Pradesh. Situated along the banks of the mighty river Ganges, the city holds an idyllic charm and attracts a large number of pilgrims throughout the year. The grandeur of the glittered and aromatic ghats during the evening Ganga Aarti is a unique sight that you must experience. The ancient temples, rich culture and divine aura of Varanasi makes it a miraculous city in itself. 
 
Best Time to Visit
The Best Time to Visit Varanasi includes the months from October to March when the weather is pleasant and worth enjoying. From luxury to budget there are so many Varanasi Hotels are available for booking.
 
Places to Visit
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site that makes an important place to visit in the city. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and Tulsi Manasa Temple are some of the other important religious sites that you can visit. Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Assi Ghat are some of the spiritual sites where you can witness amazing sunrise and sunset views along with religious rituals being hosted. Godowlia Market, Chowk & Vishwanath Gali Market are famous local markets of the city where you can shop for glass bangles, trinkets and some handicraft home decor pieces. The city is best known for silk sarees and to buy the best ones you must visit The Banaras Silk Emporium located on the Cantonment Road.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
The lip-smacking street food of the city is its pride. You can head to Ram Bhandar, Thatheri Bazar and Kachori Gali to savour the Kachori Sabzi, famous breakfast of the city. Dahi Chutney Golgappe and Tamatar Chaat are also famous local street food that you must try at Deena Chaat Bhandar located on Dashashwamedh Road.Your trip would be incomplete before trying the flavoursome Banarasi Paan which you can try at Deepak Tambul Bhandar, Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Varanasi offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Varanasi to Luxury Hotels in Varanasi / Guest Houses in Varanasi, from 5 star Varanasi hotels to homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Varanasi to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Varanasi, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Varanasi for stay are near Varanasi Airport, Cantt Railway Station, Assi Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat and Greater Kailash. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
The city has a planned and systematic transportation network that makes it accessible from all parts of the country. The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) is the second-busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh that caters to both domestic flights as well as international flights. Airlines such as Air India, SpiceJet, Indigo and Vistara fly the maximum number of domestic flights and connect Varanasi with cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. There are numerous express trains that run through the Varanasi Junction building a strong rail network for the city. The state-run UPSRTC and private bus services in the city are quite efficient providing direct connectivity to cities like Allahabad, Kanpur, Agra and other cities of the neighboring states.

Istanbul is a wonderful holiday destination that wraps every tourist's heart with the modern lifestyle on the traditional edge. The modern skyscrapers dotting the skyline and delicately carved ancient monuments welcome tourists from all over the world. Istanbul is a city that presents travelers with both Asian and European facets across the Bosphorus Strait. Because of this passage, Istanbul remained the capital city of famous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire for several decades. If you happen to be in this city, do not forget to take the Turkish bath - Hammam. The locals are generous and very hospitable and might offer you tea at their homes or teahouses. To enjoy Istanbul, the most, take ferry rides, visit the local teahouses, pubs, taste the local drink - raki, and leisurely enjoy the sightseeing places. Also, hotels in Istanbul are another level of luxury.
 
Best Time to Visit
Istanbul experiences summers and winters on a little extreme level. It is visited year-round, but mostly in the spring and autumn season from April to May and from September to November. These months are considered ideal for holidays in Istanbul. However, many tourists prefer to visit this destination in the winter as well to experience chilly winters and snow.
 
Places to Visit
Some of the all-time favourite Places to Visit in Istanbul are The Hagia Sophia Museum, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern, the Prince Islands, Aya Sofya, and Suleymaniye Mosque. All these places reflect the grandeur of dynasties that once ruled here with great architectural splendour. On the Asian side of Istanbul, worth visiting places are Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. Kadikoy and Bagdat Caddesi are full of shopping places, restaurants and cafes. The Galata area in the city is a vibrant place that offers upscale boutiques, markets and Galata Bridge is known for fishing. The Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are a few happening places for tourists to shop everything varying from tea, spices, carpets, leather, jewellery and dry fruits.
 
Food and Restaurants
Some of the authentic must-try dishes include Menemen, Meze, Kuyu Kebabi, Adana Kebab and Kunefe. Popular places in the city to dine at are Nicole Restaurant, Gram Kanyon, Adana Ocakbasi, Karadeniz Pide ve Döner Salonu and more. Beyoglu is a famous place in the city for upscale wine and dine. 
 
Transportation
Istanbul has well-maintained connections to many countries of the world via various transport channels. Tourists travelling via air de-board at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are plenty of international flights that connect the city to different cities such as Delhi, Paris, Cairo, Dubai, Seoul, New York and more. New Delhi and Mumbai receive plenty of direct flights from Istanbul via Turkish Airlines and Air India. Several other cities of India connect to Istanbul via connecting flights. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Rail routes are well laid across the city that receives trains from many parts of the country and also from European and Asian countries as well. The trains coming to Istanbul from Asian countries arrive at Haydarpasa Station and from European countries arrive at Sirkeci Station. Same as trains, many buses ply from Istanbul to cities of Greece, Romania, Bulgaria. A number of cruise and ferry services also operate from Istanbul that connect to European countries.