Non-stop flights to Varanasi (VNS)
Varanasi Airport is a medium sized airport in India. It is an international airport. In total there are 15 airports around the world that have direct flights to Varanasi, spread around 14 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 12 domestic flights to Varanasi.
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All direct flights to Varanasi Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Varanasi Best time to visit Varanasi Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,076 flights arriving at Varanasi Airport, which are 36 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Varanasi are routes from Mumbai (BOM) in India and Bengaluru (BLR), also in India. These two routes together are operated 425 times this month, and make up for 39% of all monthly arrivals at Varanasi Airport.
The longest flight to Varanasi VNS is departing from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,739 km).
List of all direct flights to Varanasi
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Varanasi, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Varanasi.
Airlines flying to Varanasi
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Varanasi. Most flights to Varanasi are operated by IndiGo Airlines, as they connect 12 airports to VNS. That’s around 2 times as much as Air-India Express, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Varanasi. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all VNS flights:
What is the best time to visit Varanasi?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Varanasi are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Varanasi is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to Varanasi
There are 4 airports that have flights to Varanasi in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to VNS are listed below:
International flights to Varanasi
Flights from Nepal to Varanasi
Kathmandu is the only city in Nepal with direct flights to Varanasi. From Kathmandu, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air.
All flights from Nepal
Flights from Thailand to Varanasi
In Thailand, the only airport that has a direct connection to Varanasi is Bangkok. From Bangkok, direct flights are offered by Air-India Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Thailand
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Varanasi
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Varanasi, which is Dubai (Sharjah). From Dubai (Sharjah), direct flights are offered by Air-India Express.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Varanasi
Flights from India to Varanasi
There are lots of domestic flights to Varanasi (VNS). 12 airports in India have direct flights to the airport.
From Ahmedabad, you can fly non-stop with IndiGo Airlines or Spicejet.
From Bengaluru, direct flights are offered by Air-India Express, Akasa Air and IndiGo Airlines.
From Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ghaziabad and Hyderabad, all direct flights to Varanasi are operated by IndiGo Airlines.
From Khajuraho, you can fly non-stop with Air India (Star Alliance) or IndiGo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Kolkata, the only airline with direct flights is IndiGo Airlines.
From Mumbai, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Varanasi, which are Air India (Star Alliance), Air-India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet.
From Navi Mumbai, you can fly non-stop with Akasa Air or IndiGo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From New Delhi, direct flights are offered by Air India (Star Alliance), Air-India Express and IndiGo Airlines.
From Pune, you can fly non-stop with IndiGo Airlines or Spicejet.
All flights from India
Alternative airports near Varanasi
Flying to an alternative airport near Varanasi could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Varanasi (VNS) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Allahabad (IXD) and Gorakhpur (GOP).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Varanasi?
There is 1 airport in Varanasi: Varanasi Airport (VNS).
What is the best airport to fly into Varanasi?
The most convenient airport to fly into Varanasi is Varanasi Airport (VNS).
How many airlines fly to Varanasi?
There are 6 airlines flying to Varanasi from 15 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Varanasi?
IndiGo Airlines, Air-India Express and Air India operate most flights to Varanasi. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Varanasi?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Varanasi.
How many nonstop flights are there to Varanasi?
There are roughly 1,076 flights arriving at Varanasi every month (or 252 flights each week), from a total of 15 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Varanasi Airport?
The official name of Varanasi Airport is Varanasi Airport.
What is the airport code of Varanasi Airport?
The airport code of Varanasi Airport is VNS.
What are the most popular flights to Varanasi?
Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi are the 3 most popular routes to Varanasi. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Varanasi, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Varanasi?
| Mumbai to Varanasi | 2h 20m |
| Bengaluru to Varanasi | 2h 35m |
| New Delhi to Varanasi | 1h 30m |
| Hyderabad to Varanasi | 2h |
| Navi Mumbai to Varanasi | 2h 10m |
