Varanasi to Kathmandu (VNS–KTM) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEL New Delhi 4h 20m 6EAIIX → 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
SHJ Sharjah 10h 45m AIIX → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 27m AIIX → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
BOM Mumbai 17h 10m 6EAIIX → 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kathmandu flights
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Varanasi to Kathmandu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 219 mi 0h 38m nonstop +0.25h ahead

VNS–KTM had nonstop service from Air India, Icelandair and Air India Express, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 219 miles in 0h 38m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VNS–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 0 – – – Star Alliance –
FI Icelandair 0 – – – – –
IX Air India Express 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: FI + IX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNS to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEL ~4h 20m SHJ ~10h 45m BKK ~13h 27m BOM ~17h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
100
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
+0.25h
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours ahead of Varanasi.
VNS: IST · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi, it's 6.25:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Indian citizens do not need a visa or passport to enter Nepal. The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows unrestricted movement between the two countries. A valid government-issued photo ID is sufficient for entry. Accepted documents include an Aadhaar card, voter ID, or Indian passport.

There is no limit on the length of stay. Indian citizens can live and work in Nepal without a permit. Air travelers flying into Tribhuvan International Airport should carry a passport or a valid photo ID for airline check-in requirements.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

VNS–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Varanasi to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference+0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNS
Full nameLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m
Destination: KTM
Full nameTribhuvan International Airport
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNS to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 0h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 219 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from VNS to KTM: Air India, Icelandair and Air India Express. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Indira Gandhi, Sharjah and Suvarnabhumi.
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours ahead of Varanasi.
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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 VNS to KTM

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) had nonstop service from Air India, Icelandair and Air India Express, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

VNS to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNS to KTM is about 0 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indira Gandhi, Sharjah and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.