Bengaluru to Varanasi (BLR–VNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IX1470+1
IX Air India
32N
5:35 AM
IST T2
7:55 AM
IST
2h 20m
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AI9901cs
AI Air India
7M8
6:10 AM
IST T2
8:30 AM
IST
2h 20m
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QP1421
QP Akasa
7M8
7:25 AM
IST T1
10:00 AM
IST
2h 35m
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VS8225+1
VS Virgin Atlantic
32N
9:05 AM
IST T1
11:25 AM
IST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QP1612
QP Akasa
7M8
2:50 PM
IST T1
5:25 PM
IST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QP1423
QP Akasa
7M8
2:50 PM
IST T1
5:15 PM
IST
2h 25m
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6E6596
6E IndiGo
32Q
3:15 PM
IST T1
5:45 PM
IST
2h 30m
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IX1540
IX Air India
7M8
3:25 PM
IST T2
5:55 PM
IST
2h 30m
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AI9903+1
AI Air India
738
6:15 PM
IST T2
8:55 PM
IST
2h 40m
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6E738
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:15 PM
IST T1
8:40 PM
IST
2h 25m
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IX1491+1
IX Air India
7M8
9:10 AM
IST
11:45 AM
IST
2h 35m
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AI9900cs
AI Air India
7M8
9:10 AM
IST
11:45 AM
IST
2h 35m
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QP1422
QP Akasa
7M8
10:35 AM
IST
1:00 PM
IST
2h 25m
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6E6559
6E IndiGo
32N
11:55 AM
IST
2:25 PM
IST
2h 30m
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QP1424
QP Akasa
7M8
5:50 PM
IST
8:25 PM
IST
2h 35m
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AI9902cs
AI Air India
7M8
6:25 PM
IST
9:00 PM
IST
2h 35m
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IX1982+1
IX Air India
7M8
6:25 PM
IST
9:00 PM
IST
2h 35m
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6E499+2
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:15 PM
IST
12:10 AM+1
IST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Bengaluru to Varanasi
3 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 911 mi 2h 20m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

BLR–VNS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Akasa Air, IndiGo and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLR–VNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QP Akasa Air 21 7M8 2h25-2h35
6E IndiGo Also: VS 14 32Q 2h25-2h30 VS
IX Air India Express Also: AI 14 32N, 7M8 2h20-2h30 AI
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – IX, VS
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX, QP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX + QP (49 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLR to VNS direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLR to VNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Varanasi from Bengaluru

Nearby airports with service to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Metric BLR→VNS MAA→VNS
Distance from BLR 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 70 7
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of BLR with service to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Varanasi is 0 hours the same as Bengaluru.
BLR: IST · VNS: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi.
Distance & Flight Time
911 mi / 1,466 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 40m.
Getting to BLR

Namma Metro's Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra, with airport extension) opened in phases; confirm current operational status and fares before travel. BMTC Vayu Vajra (Big10) airport buses run from multiple city points for INR 250–320 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.Ola and Uber from the city centre to the airport cost INR 600–1,000 and take 45–75 minutes in normal traffic. Bengaluru is notorious for severe traffic congestion, especially on Bellary Road and the BIAL access road; allow substantial buffer time during peak hours (08:00–10:30 and 17:30–21:00). Prepaid taxis also operate from the terminal.

BLR–VNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bengaluru to Varanasi route.
Route details
Distance911 mi / 1,466 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights70 out / 56 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: BLR
IATA / ICAOBLR / VOBL
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr40.7M
Elevation3,000 ft / 914 m
Destination: VNS
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLR to VNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 40m. The route covers 911 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from BLR to VNS. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LKO, BBI, HDO, HYD, SHJ, AMD, BKK, BOM, DEL, PNQ, NMI, MAA and CCU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VNS to BLR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLR to VNS

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BLR to VNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLR to VNS ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chennai (MAA).