Sharjah to Varanasi (SHJ–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 8 hubs
DEL New Delhi 6h 23m AIG9IX → 6EAFAI New Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi flights
BLR Bengaluru 8h 20m G9 → 6EAIIX Bengaluru (BLR) to Varanasi flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 8m G9 → 6EAIIX Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi flights
AMD Ahmedabad 10h 53m G9SG → 6E Ahmedabad (AMD) to Varanasi flights
MAA Chennai 11h 5m G9 → 6E Chennai (MAA) to Varanasi flights
HYD Hyderabad 11h 43m 6E → 6E Hyderabad (HYD) to Varanasi flights
BKK Bangkok 14h 15m G9 → AIIX Bangkok (BKK) to Varanasi flights
LKO Lucknow ~6h 12m 6E → Lucknow (LKO) to Varanasi flights
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Sharjah to Varanasi
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,704 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1.5h ahead

SHJ–VNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,704 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–VNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express Also: AI 7 320 4h20 – – AI
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IX (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, SHJ to VNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to VNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
LKO ~6h 12m DEL ~6h 23m BLR ~8h 20m BOM ~9h 8m AMD ~10h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Varanasi is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · VNS: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Varanasi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,704 mi / 2,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–VNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Varanasi route.
Route details
Distance1,704 mi / 2,742 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 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 SHJ to VNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,704 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to VNS: Air India Express.
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 Indira Gandhi, Kempegowda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Varanasi is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from VNS to SHJ 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 SHJ to VNS

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Express. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to VNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to VNS is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,704 miles (2,742 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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