Chennai to Varanasi (MAA–VNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E401
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:30 PM
IST T1
8:50 PM
IST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E6044
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:20 PM
IST
11:45 PM
IST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chennai to Varanasi
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 879 mi 2h 20m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

MAA–VNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 879 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAA–VNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 2h20
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (7 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, MAA to VNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to VNS.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
275
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 Chennai

Nearby airports with service to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Metric MAA→VNS BLR→VNS
Distance from MAA 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 81
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of MAA 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 Chennai.
MAA: IST · VNS: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi.
Distance & Flight Time
879 mi / 1,414 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.

MAA–VNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Varanasi route.
Route details
Distance879 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: VNS
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to VNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 879 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IndiGo.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MAA to VNS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LKO, HYD, PNQ, BBI, BKK, DEL, BLR, NMI, BOM, CCU, HDO and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VNS to MAA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAA to VNS

Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAA to VNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAA to VNS ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 879 miles (1,414 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 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 Bengaluru (BLR).