Varanasi to Chennai (VNS–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E6044
6E IndiGo
32Q
10:55 AM
IST
1:10 PM
IST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E401
6E IndiGo
32Q
8:10 AM
IST T1
10:20 AM
IST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Varanasi to Chennai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 879 mi 2h 15m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

VNS–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 879 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VNS–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 2h15
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VNS to MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VNS to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
278
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.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Varanasi

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric VNS→MAA PAT→MAA LKO→MAA
Distance from VNS 139 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 7 7
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 25m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of VNS with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chennai is 0 hours the same as Varanasi.
VNS: IST · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi, it's 6:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
879 mi / 1,414 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.

VNS–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Varanasi to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance879 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: VNS
IATA / ICAOVNS / VEBN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation266 ft / 81 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNS to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 879 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IndiGo.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VNS to MAA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HYD, SHJ, BBI, LKO, CCU, BLR, BKK, BOM, DEL, NMI, PAT, AMD and HDO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAA to VNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PAT and LKO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MAA

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VNS to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNS to MAA ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 879 miles (1,414 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Patna (PAT) and Lucknow (LKO).