Varanasi to Bengaluru (VNS–BLR) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
VNS–BLR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Akasa Air, IndiGo and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QP Akasa Air | 19 | 7M8 | 2h01-2h50 | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 14 | 32N | 2h30-3h | – | – | – |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 14 | 32N, 7M8 | 2h35 | – | – | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bengaluru from Varanasi
| Metric | VNS→BLR | IXD→BLR | GOP→BLR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VNS | – | 70 mi | 96 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 25m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
VNS: IST · BLR: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi, it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru.
BMTC Vayu Vajra buses depart from outside the arrivals exit to multiple city destinations including Majestic bus station, Kempegowda Station (City Railway), Whitefield, and Electronic City for INR 250–320. Ola and Uber operate from a designated pick-up zone; fares to the city centre run INR 600–1,000 but surge pricing during peak hours can double this. Prepaid taxis are available at a fixed-rate desk inside arrivals.The Metro Yellow Line airport extension provides faster access to central Bengaluru; verify current operating hours and frequency. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Allow extra time for traffic on exit; the BIAL access road is a known bottleneck.
Tropical highland climate. Bengaluru's elevation (920 m) keeps temperatures moderate year-round. Summers (March–May) are the hottest at 28–36°C. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy daily rainfall with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays. A weaker northeast monsoon affects October–November.
Winters (December–February) are pleasant and dry at 15–26°C. This is the most comfortable and operationally reliable season. Visibility is generally good outside monsoon months. Bengaluru carries unusually heavy air traffic year-round. Build buffer time for potential congestion even in good weather.
VNS–BLR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VNS to BLR
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) are connected by nonstop service from Akasa Air, IndiGo and Air India Express. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VNS to BLR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VNS to BLR is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chennai, Pune and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allahabad (IXD), Gorakhpur (GOP) and Faizabad (AYJ).