Bengaluru to Varanasi (BLR–VNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BLR–VNS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo Also: VS | 21 | 32N, 32Q | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | VS |
| QP Akasa Air | 18 | 7M8 | 2h25-2h35 | – | – | – |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 14 | 32N, 7M8 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Varanasi from Bengaluru
| Metric | BLR→VNS | MAA→VNS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLR | – | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BLR: IST · VNS: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLR to VNS
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BLR to VNS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLR to VNS is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rajiv Gandhi, Sardar Vallabh Patel and Navi Mumbai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chennai (MAA).