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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Varanasi Airport? If you want to travel to Varanasi Airport next month, return fares start from ₹ 6,491. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Varanasi.₹ 6,512 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Gaya on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Gaya.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,512, select.

Varanasi.₹ 6,947 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Patna on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Patna.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,947, select.

Varanasi.₹ 6,969 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,969, select.

Varanasi.₹ 7,312 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Patna on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Patna.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,312, select.

Varanasi.₹ 7,335 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,335, select.

Varanasi.₹ 7,336 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,336, select.

Varanasi.₹ 7,336 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Varanasi on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,336, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Akasa Air.Outbound direct flight with Akasa Air departs from Mumbai on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with Akasa Air departs from Varanasi on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Mumbai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,162, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,266 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Akasa Air.Outbound direct flight with Akasa Air departs from Mumbai on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with Akasa Air departs from Varanasi on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Mumbai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,266, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,391 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Hindon on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Varanasi on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Hindon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,391, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,391 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Hindon on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Varanasi on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Hindon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,391, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,391 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Hindon on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Varanasi on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Hindon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,391, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,402 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Akasa Air.Outbound direct flight with Akasa Air departs from Navi Mumbai International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with Akasa Air departs from Varanasi on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Navi Mumbai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,402, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,423 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Hindon on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Varanasi on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Hindon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,423, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,583 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Hindon on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Varanasi on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Hindon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,583, select.

Varanasi.₹ 8,588 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Hindon on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Varanasi on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Hindon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,588, select.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Varanasi?

The average flight time to Varanasi is 1 hour and 27 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from New Delhi.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Varanasi?

IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Japan Airlines, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Air India Express and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct to Varanasi.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Varanasi?

The cheapest month to fly to Varanasi is usually June.

How can I find the best flight deal to Varanasi?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Varanasi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Varanasi Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

How much are return flights to Varanasi?

The best price we found for a return flight to Varanasi is ₹ 6,512. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Varanasi Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Varanasi Airport is Friday, 5 June 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Varanasi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Varanasi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Varanasi with?

Currently, IndiGo and Akasa Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Varanasi.

Flying to Varanasi

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Cheapest flight found	₹ 6,512
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 50 mins
Most popular airline	IndiGo
Average flights per week	862

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How to find cheap flights to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

At the moment, ₹ 2,982 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to VNS for ₹ 6,512.
Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to VNS go down, you'll be notified.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Varanasi, where Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Varanasi. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different prices.
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Best time to go to Varanasi

The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Varanasi is usually May.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to VNS.
Head to Varanasi in February if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to VNS, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
January is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Varanasi then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Varanasi is warmest in May, averaging between 26ºC and 44ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 10ºC to 25ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? November is the driest month in Varanasi.
August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 19 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Flying to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know

Avoid the layovers and travel to Varanasi in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Think about booking your VNS plane ticket with Air India. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 86% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
The local timezone at VNS is UTC+5:30.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to VNS. Book a room at one of these stays close to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has an on-time rating of 53%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

Getting to central Varanasi from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

VNS is located about 26 kilometres from central Varanasi.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to VNS, it'll take around 35 minutes to reach the centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Varanasi comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:

Varanasi highlights

Put these popular sights on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Varanasi:
- Kashi Vishwanath mandir: Located around 5 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
- Varanasi: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kilometres east of the centre of Varanasi.

How to get to Mirzāpur from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

Going straight to Mirzāpur? From VNS, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 21 hours 15 minutes if you decide to travel to Mirzāpur on public transport.

Travelling from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Azamgarh

If Azamgarh is where you're off to, public transport will take around 14 hours 55 minutes from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. This city is about 72 kilometres from VNS.
It takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Azamgarh.

Explore more of India

There's loads more to see and do in India, starting with Kanpur. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple are must-do's in this city, which is around 274 kilometres northwest of Varanasi.
Lucknow is another place that's too good to skip while you're in India. You'll find it roughly 241 kilometres northwest of Varanasi. ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid are major draws. You can get here through Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl Airport (LKO).
Roughly 241 kilometres east of Varanasi, Patna is worth a detour. A few great reasons to visit include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.