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  3. Flights to VNS

Flights to Varanasi (VNS)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Did you mean flights from Varanasi?

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is an airport serving Varanasi, India.

Right now there are 20 airports in 5 countries connected to Varanasi, 14 of them domestic, with 12 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Varanasi's longest nonstop connection is Sharjah (SHJ), 1,704 miles, offered by Air India and Air India Express.

On this page

  1. Airlines serving Varanasi
  2. Popular routes to Varanasi
  3. Popular routes with a stopover
  4. Information on Points & Miles
  5. Flights to Varanasi (VNS) by country
  6. Seasonal and upcoming routes to Varanasi
  7. Airline alliances to Varanasi
  8. Award programs that reach Varanasi
  9. Domestic flights to Varanasi
  10. Alternative airports near Varanasi
  11. Frequently asked questions

Airlines serving Varanasi

IndiGo
14 destinations
  • Air India Express11 destinations
  • Air India6 destinations
  • SpiceJet6 destinations
  • Air Kenya Aviation4 destinations
  • Virgin Atlantic3 destinations
  • Japan Airlines2 destinations
  • Air France1 destination
  • Buddha Air1 destination
  • Malaysia Airlines1 destination
    • SriLankan Airlines1 destination
    • Vietnam Airlines1 destination
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    Popular routes to Varanasi

    The places connected to Varanasi on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

    • New Delhi (DEL)414 mi
    • Bangalore (BLR)911 mi
    • Mumbai (BOM)775 mi
    • Hyderabad (HYD)635 mi
    • Kolkata (CCU)402 mi
    • Chennai (MAA)879 mi
    • Ahmedabad (AMD)664 mi
    • Sharjah (SHJ)1,704 mi
    • Bhubaneswar (BBI)406 mi
    • Pune (PNQ)743 mi
    • Bangkok (BKK)1,418 mi
    • VGA (VGA)631 mi
    • Jaipur (JAI)447 mi
    • Kathmandu (KTM)219 mi
    • Khajuraho (HJR)189 mi
    • Hanoi (HAN)1,483 mi

    Popular routes with a stopover

    Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Varanasi from these popular places requires a connection:

    • Visakhapatnam (VTZ)India
    • Cochin (COK)India

    Information on Points & Miles

    Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Varanasi not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

    Which places within 500 miles can reach Varanasi non-stop?

    • Khajuraho (HJR)189 mi
    • Kathmandu (KTM)219 mi
    • Kolkata (CCU)402 mi
    • Bhubaneswar (BBI)406 mi
    • New Delhi (DEL)414 mi
    • Jaipur (JAI)447 mi

    Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Varanasi non-stop?

    • VGA (VGA)631 mi
    • Hyderabad (HYD)635 mi
    • Ahmedabad (AMD)664 mi
    • Pune (PNQ)743 mi
    • Mumbai (BOM)775 mi
    • Chennai (MAA)879 mi

    Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Varanasi non-stop?

    • Bangkok (BKK)1,418 mi
    • Hanoi (HAN)1,483 mi
    • Sharjah (SHJ)1,704 mi

    Flights to Varanasi (VNS) by country

    • Varanasi has a nonstop connection with Kathmandu (KTM) in Nepal, served by Buddha Air.

      Nepal1 destination
    • Varanasi has a nonstop connection with Bangkok (BKK) in Thailand, served by Air India (Star Alliance) and Air India Express.

      Thailand1 destination
    • Varanasi has a nonstop connection with Sharjah (SHJ) in United Arab Emirates, served by Air India (Star Alliance) and Air India Express.

      United Arab Emirates1 destination
    • Varanasi has a nonstop connection with Hanoi (HAN) in Viet Nam, served by Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).

      Viet Nam1 destination

    Seasonal and upcoming routes to Varanasi

    Not flying yet

    • Bangkok (BKK)Starts Sep 12, 2026
    • Jaipur (JAI)Sep 13, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
    • Hanoi (HAN)Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
    • Khajuraho (HJR)Oct 27, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027

    Ending before the rest

    • Kathmandu (KTM)Through Feb 3, 2027

    The other 11 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

    Airline alliances to Varanasi

    • Star Alliance6 destinations
    • SkyTeam4 destinations
    • Oneworld2 destinations

    Award programs that reach Varanasi

    How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Varanasi from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

    • Aeroplan6 destinations
    • All Nippon Airways6 destinations
    • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands6 destinations
    • LifeMiles6 destinations
    • Lufthansa Miles & More6 destinations
    • Singapore KrisFlyer6 destinations
    • TAP Miles&Go6 destinations
    • Turkish Miles&Smiles6 destinations
    • United MileagePlus6 destinations
    • Club Premier4 destinations
    • Delta SkyMiles4 destinations
    • Flying Blue4 destinations
    • SAS EuroBonus4 destinations
    • Virgin Atlantic4 destinations
    • Alaska Atmos Rewards2 destinations
    • American Airlines2 destinations

    Domestic flights to Varanasi

    • New Delhi (DEL)414 mi
    • Bangalore (BLR)911 mi
    • Mumbai (BOM)775 mi
    • Hyderabad (HYD)635 mi
    • Kolkata (CCU)402 mi
    • Chennai (MAA)879 mi
    • Ahmedabad (AMD)664 mi
    • Bhubaneswar (BBI)406 mi
    • Visakhapatnam (VTZ)535 mi
    • Pune (PNQ)743 mi
    • Cochin (COK)1,139 mi
    • VGA (VGA)631 mi
    • Jaipur (JAI)447 mi
    • Khajuraho (HJR)189 mi
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    Alternative airports near Varanasi

    • Allahabad (IXD)70 mi / 113 km
    • Gorakhpur (GOP)96 mi / 154 km
    • Patna (PAT)139 mi / 224 km
    • GAY (GAY)140 mi / 225 km
    • TNI (TNI)140 mi / 225 km

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the official name of airport VNS?

    The airport's official name is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code VNS.

    What is the airport code for Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport?

    The IATA airport code for Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is VNS. Enter VNS in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

    Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)?

    Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport serves Varanasi, India. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to VNS, not just the broader city.

    How can I explore flights to Varanasi (VNS)?

    Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and VNS as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Varanasi, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

    Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Varanasi?

    Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to VNS.

    Can I look for award flights to Varanasi (VNS)?

    Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to VNS, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

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    Bangalore (BLR)
    911 mi
  • British Airways2 destinations
  • Cathay Pacific2 destinations
  • Finnair Plus2 destinations
  • Iberia Plus2 destinations
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