Chennai to Varanasi (MAA–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 10 hubs
HYD Hyderabad 4h 3m 6EBALH → 6E Hyderabad (HYD) to Varanasi flights
BLR Bengaluru 4h 30m 6EAIBA → 6EAIIX Bengaluru (BLR) to Varanasi flights
BOM Mumbai 5h 9m 6EA3AI → 6EAIIX Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi flights
DEL New Delhi 5h 15m 6EAFAI → 6EAFAI New Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi flights
PNQ Pune 9h 6EAIIX → SG Pune (PNQ) to Varanasi flights
AMD Ahmedabad 9h 15m 6EQP → 6E Ahmedabad (AMD) to Varanasi flights
CCU Kolkata 11h 30m 6EAIIX → 6E Kolkata (CCU) to Varanasi flights
NMI Navi Mumbai 11h 35m 6E → 6EQP Navi Mumbai (NMI) to Varanasi flights
VGA Vijayawada 12h 40m 6E → 6E Vijayawada (VGA) to Varanasi flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 9m 6EACNH → AIIX Bangkok (BKK) to Varanasi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chennai to Varanasi
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 879 mi 2h 10m nonstop

MAA–VNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 879 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Varanasi (VNS) Varanasi to Chennai flights
Carriers on this route

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 2h10 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to VNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
HYD ~4h 3m BLR ~4h 30m BOM ~5h 9m DEL ~5h 15m PNQ ~9h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
355
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.
Alternatives

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 5
Weekly flights 7 49
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 20m
Bengaluru (BLR) to Varanasi flights
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Know before you go

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 10m gate to gate.
Facts

MAA–VNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Varanasi route.
Route details
Distance879 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: VNS
Full nameLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to VNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 879 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MAA to VNS: IndiGo.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rajiv Gandhi, Kempegowda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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.
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 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 is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rajiv Gandhi, Kempegowda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).