Tokyo to Varanasi (HND–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DEL New Delhi 11h 45m 6EAIJL 6EAFAI New Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi flights
BOM Mumbai 14h AI 6EAIIX Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi flights
BKK Bangkok 18h 45m 6EASET AIIX Bangkok (BKK) to Varanasi flights
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Tokyo to Varanasi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HND and VNS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HND to VNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
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
-3.5h
Varanasi is 3.5 hours behind Tokyo.
HND: JST · VNS: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 2.5:00 PM in Varanasi.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa at indianvisaonline.gov.in is the fastest route. A 30-day eTourist visa costs $25, a 1-year multiple-entry is $40, and a 5-year multiple-entry is $80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Visa on arrival is not available for Japanese nationals. The eVisa is valid at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Chennai (MAA), Bangalore (BLR), and Kolkata (CCU).

Upload a passport scan (valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages), a recent photo with white background, and provide your Indian hotel address. The approved eVisa arrives by email. Print it and carry it with you. At immigration, they will also take biometrics (fingerprints and photo). The 30-day visa allows double entry, while the 1-year and 5-year versions allow multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) to Delhi run about 9 hours 30 minutes on JAL, ANA, and Air India. Mumbai is about 10 hours direct. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 6.2 INR per JPY. No mandatory vaccinations for arrivals from Japan. International SIM cards from Japanese carriers rarely include India roaming at decent rates, so pick up a Jio or Airtel SIM at the airport telecom counters for INR 500 to INR 900 with data included.

Getting to HND

Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes (¥310). Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho takes 15–22 minutes (¥500). Both run frequently from 5am to midnight. Haneda's central location makes it by far the most convenient Tokyo airport.Taxis from central Tokyo cost ¥3,500–5,500 depending on destination and traffic. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations (¥600–1,100). Ride-shares (GO, S.RIDE) are growing in Japan. The airport is 14km from central Tokyo, significantly closer than Narita.

HND–VNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tokyo to Varanasi route.
Route details
Time difference-3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HND
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
Destination: VNS
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HND to VNS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Indira Gandhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Suvarnabhumi.
Varanasi is 3.5 hours behind Tokyo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indira Gandhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.