Varanasi to Kathmandu (VNS–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI Air India
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6:28 PM
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Varanasi to Kathmandu
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 219 mi 1h 7m nonstop +0.25h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

VNS–KTM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 219 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VNS–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 1 – 1h07 – Star Alliance –
IX Air India Express 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: IX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VNS to KTM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VNS to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
116
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 1h 7m.
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 time1h 7m
Time difference+0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
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 approximately 1h 7m. The route covers 219 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Air India Express.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from VNS to KTM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCU, DEL, BKK, BOM, BLR and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Air India Express. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VNS to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNS to KTM ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CCU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.