New Delhi to Varanasi (DEL–VNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF6458
AF Air France
32Q
4:45 AM
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6:10 AM
IST
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6E5072
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:25 AM
IST T3
7:50 AM
IST
1h 25m
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AI9989
AI Air India
7M8
6:25 AM
IST T1
8:00 AM
IST
1h 35m
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AF3771
AF Air France
32Q
6:25 AM
IST T3
7:50 AM
IST
1h 25m
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IX1225
IX Air India
7M8
7:13 AM
IST T1
8:38 AM
IST
1h 25m
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6E2411
6E IndiGo
32Q
7:25 AM
IST T2
8:55 AM
IST
1h 30m
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AF3348
AF Air France
32Q
7:25 AM
IST T2
8:55 AM
IST
1h 30m
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AI1765
AI Air India
32N
7:45 AM
IST T2
9:10 AM
IST
1h 25m
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AI2495
AI Air India
321
8:00 AM
IST T3
9:25 AM
IST
1h 25m
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6E5025
6E IndiGo
32Q
10:25 AM
IST T3
11:50 AM
IST
1h 25m
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AI1741
AI Air India
32N
10:40 AM
IST T2
12:00 PM
IST
1h 20m
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6E2334
6E IndiGo
32Q
11:05 AM
IST T2
12:30 PM
IST
1h 25m
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AI9705
AI Air India
7M8
12:40 PM
IST T1
2:15 PM
IST
1h 35m
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IX1251
IX Air India
7M8
12:40 PM
IST T1
2:15 PM
IST
1h 35m
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AI2623
AI Air India
321
1:46 PM
IST T3
3:07 PM
IST
1h 21m
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6E6649
6E IndiGo
32N
2:00 PM
IST T1
3:20 PM
IST
1h 20m
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SG2718
SG SpiceJet
DH4
3:05 PM
IST T1
4:50 PM
IST
1h 45m
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6E2235
6E IndiGo
32Q
4:10 PM
IST T2
5:30 PM
IST
1h 20m
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6E6179
6E IndiGo
32Q
7:00 PM
IST T1
8:30 PM
IST
1h 30m
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6E6742
6E IndiGo
32Q
8:20 AM
IST
9:50 AM
IST
1h 30m
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IX1271
IX Air India
7M8
8:30 AM
IST
10:00 AM
IST
1h 30m
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AI9988
AI Air India
7M8
8:30 AM
IST
10:00 AM
IST
1h 30m
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AI2496
AI Air India
321
10:05 AM
IST
11:40 AM
IST
1h 35m
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IX1087
IX Air India
738
10:10 AM
IST
11:50 AM
IST
1h 40m
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AI1870
AI Air India
32N
12:40 PM
IST
2:15 PM
IST
1h 35m
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6E2321
6E IndiGo
32Q
1:00 PM
IST
2:35 PM
IST
1h 35m
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AI9704
AI Air India
7M8
2:45 PM
IST
4:20 PM
IST
1h 35m
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AI2624
AI Air India
321
3:45 PM
IST
5:25 PM
IST
1h 40m
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6E5040
6E IndiGo
32N
3:55 PM
IST
5:25 PM
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1h 30m
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SG2719
SG SpiceJet
DH4
5:20 PM
IST
7:05 PM
IST
1h 45m
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6E6380
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:00 PM
IST
10:30 PM
IST
1h 30m
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AF3344
AF Air France
32N
10:35 PM
IST
12:10 AM+1
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1h 35m
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6E2231
6E IndiGo
32N
11:20 PM
IST
12:44 AM+1
IST
1h 24m
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New Delhi to Varanasi
5 carriers, 124 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 124 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 20m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

DEL–VNS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEL–VNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 49 32N, 32Q 1h20-1h30
AI Air India 39 321, 32N, 7M8 1h20-1h35 Star Alliance
AF Air France 15 32Q 1h25-1h30 SkyTeam
IX Air India Express 14 7M8 1h25-1h35
SG SpiceJet 7 DH4 1h45
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AI
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, AI
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E, AF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX + SG (70 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: AI (39 flights/wk, 31%)
SkyTeam: AF (15 flights/wk, 12%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEL to VNS direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
124
Outbound / wk
89
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to VNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
450
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 45m.
Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

DEL–VNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Varanasi route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights124 out / 89 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: VNS
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to VNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 45m. The route covers 415 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air France, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet.
There are approximately 124 nonstop flights per week from DEL to VNS. The return direction has about 89 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LKO, HJR, MAA, PNQ, CCU, BBI, BOM, SHJ, BLR, HYD, BKK and NMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VNS to DEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEL to VNS

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air France, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet. With 124 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEL to VNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEL to VNS ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 124 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 213 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.