Varanasi to Sharjah (VNS–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
VNS–SHJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India Express and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,704 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IX Air India Express | 11 | 320, 738 | 4h25-5h | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 320 | 4h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharjah from Varanasi
| Metric | VNS→SHJ | LKO→SHJ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from VNS | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 25m | 4h 25m |
Travel Essentials
VNS: IST · SHJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Varanasi, it's 4.5:00 PM in Sharjah.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE. The most common option is a 30-day tourist visa, available through airlines (Emirates and Air India offer visa services at booking), travel agencies, or UAE-based sponsors via the ICA or GDRFA portals. A 30-day single-entry visa costs AED 300 to AED 350 (about $82 to $95) plus service fees that vary by provider. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. A 14-day transit visa through Emirates costs around AED 100 ($27) if you have an Emirates ticket. There is no visa on arrival for Indian nationals.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. Required documents include a passport copy, passport-sized photo with white background, confirmed return ticket, and proof of accommodation. Some providers also ask for bank statements showing a minimum balance (typically INR 50,000 to INR 100,000). The visa is sent electronically and linked to your passport number. Print a copy for the airline check-in counter.
Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and several other Indian cities serve Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with flight times of 3 to 4 hours. Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, and flydubai run heavy frequency on these routes. The UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per $1. No vaccination requirements for Indian arrivals. ATMs and currency exchanges are abundant at all UAE airports. Metro and bus systems in Dubai accept the Nol card, available at stations for AED 25 including AED 19 credit.
VNS–SHJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VNS to SHJ
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Air India Express. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
VNS to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VNS to SHJ ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,704 miles (2,742 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MAA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lucknow (LKO).