Sharjah to Varanasi (SHJ–VNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IX186
IX Air India
738
4:00 AM
+04
9:40 AM
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4h 10m
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AI9264
AI Air India
738
4:00 AM
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4h 10m
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AI9232
AI Air India
320
11:20 AM
+04
4:40 PM
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3h 50m
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IX183
IX Air India
320
5:40 PM
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8:35 PM
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AI Air India
320
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IX Air India
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Sharjah to Varanasi
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,704 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1.5h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

SHJ–VNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,704 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
AI Air India 11 320, 738 3h50-4h10 – Star Alliance –
IX Air India Express 4 738 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AI
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (11 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: IX (4 flights/wk, 27%)
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
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to VNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LKO ~5h 57m DEL ~16h 3m BLR ~17h 5m BKK ~18h 0m BOM ~18h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
199
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.
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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 3h 50m to 4h 10m.
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 time3h 50m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 18 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
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 approximately 3h 50m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,704 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Air India Express.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to VNS. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LKO, DEL, BLR, BKK, BOM and HYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 SHJ to VNS

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Air India Express. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to VNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to VNS ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,704 miles (2,742 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.