Bangalore to Varanasi Flights — Guide 2026
Bangalore to Varanasi flight guide — IndiGo, Akasa & Air India Express non-stops in ~2h 30m, fares.
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Bangalore to Varanasi flight guide — IndiGo, Akasa & Air India Express non-stops in ~2h 30m, fares.
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Quick answer: Bangalore to Varanasi non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 25m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express, ≈ 5–6 non-stops daily. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–VNS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Bengaluru to Varanasi (BLR → VNS) is served non-stop by three carriers: IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express. Between them they operate roughly five to six non-stops a day, with Akasa typically running the most frequencies in a week, followed by IndiGo and Air India Express. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so you will not see those names when you search live.
For a pilgrimage or family trip, the choice usually comes down to timetable and baggage rather than brand — all three fly modern narrow-bodies and offer hand-baggage-only fares alongside check-in-inclusive ones. If you want a same-day onward connection to Bodh Gaya, Ayodhya or Prayagraj by road, an early-morning departure that lands in Varanasi by late morning gives you the most daylight.
The great-circle distance is about 1,465 km and a non-stop takes around 2h 25m gate-to-gate, though scheduled block times range from roughly 2h 20m to 2h 35m depending on winds and the runway in use at both ends. The flight tracks north-by-northeast across the Deccan, over Telangana and Madhya Pradesh, before descending into the Ganga plain.
There is no time change — both Bengaluru and Varanasi are on IST — so the arrival clock is straightforward. If a non-stop is sold out or pricey on your date, one-stop itineraries via Delhi or Hyderabad exist but add three to six hours; for most travellers the non-stop is clearly the better buy.
Varanasi demand is driven by pilgrimage and festival peaks rather than business travel, so fares behave differently from a metro shuttle route. The busiest, priciest stretches are the October–November festival season (Dev Deepawali on the ghats is a major draw), Maha Shivratri, and the cooler December–February tourist window. The monsoon (July–September) and the very hot April–June months are usually the cheapest, with the trade-off of heat or rain.
| Period | Demand | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Nov (festivals) | Very high | Highest — book early |
| Dec–Feb (cool season) | High | Firm |
| Mar & Sep (shoulder) | Moderate | Often good value |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Lower | Usually cheapest |
| Jul–Aug (monsoon) | Lower | Soft, watch weather |
As a rule of thumb, booking three to six weeks ahead lands a sensible fare on this route; festival dates reward booking earlier still. Fares quoted in chat are indicative — always check live before you pay.
A few honest levers help on BLR–VNS. Compare all three carriers rather than defaulting to one app — Akasa and Air India Express often undercut on hand-baggage-only fares. Be flexible by a day or two around festival peaks, when a midweek departure can be markedly cheaper than a Friday or Sunday. Skip add-ons you don't need at booking: seat selection, meals and extra bags are usually dearer if bought later, but if you don't need them, the base fare is what matters.
Finally, set a price alert and book once you see a fare you're comfortable with — on a leisure route like this, holding out for a mythical ‘rock-bottom’ price often backfires as seats fill closer to festival dates.
Because the route runs only a handful of times a day, your choice is more about the timetable than fine-grained price-by-hour tuning. That said, the patterns below hold.
| Window | Who it suits | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Early morning (~05:30–08:00) | Pilgrims wanting a full first day in Kashi | Popular, can price up |
| Late morning/midday | Relaxed travellers, families | Often softer |
| Evening (~16:30–19:30) | Those flying after a Bengaluru workday | Steady |
An early departure landing by late morning is the sweet spot for a Ganga aarti the same evening; an evening flight suits travellers leaving straight after work, arriving Varanasi at night ready to start the next morning.
Business travellers are a minority here; if you're heading to Varanasi or the BHU/IIT-BHU campus for work, pick a non-stop with a small buffer for the road transfer into the city, which can be slow during festivals. Families and pilgrims should favour daytime departures, pre-book a meal if travelling with children, and consider a check-in bag fare given the offerings and shopping people bring back. Students heading to BHU or onward to Allahabad/Prayagraj can save by going hand-baggage-only, travelling in the April–June or monsoon lulls, and keeping a valid college ID alongside the mandatory government photo ID.
At Bengaluru (BLR), Kempegowda International runs two terminals. Akasa Air and Air India Express use the older Terminal 1 for domestic flights, while IndiGo operates from both T1 and T2 depending on the flight — so always check the terminal printed on your boarding pass, as a wrong-terminal arrival is the most common avoidable mistake here. The two terminals are a short shuttle apart.
At the other end, Varanasi (VNS) — Lal Bahadur Shastri International — has a single integrated terminal, so arrivals are simple. It sits about 26 km from the ghats and Godowlia, the heart of the old city.
In Bengaluru, the airport is around 35–40 km north of the city; allow a generous 60–120 minutes by cab or the BMTC Vayu Vajra airport buses, more in peak traffic. The under-construction airport metro line is not yet the default option, so plan road time carefully for an early flight.
In Varanasi, the airport to the city centre is about 26 km and typically 45–75 minutes by prepaid taxi or app cab; traffic near the old city is dense, so for the ghats it is often quicker to be dropped at Godowlia and walk the final stretch. Auto-rickshaws are available but agree the fare or use the prepaid counter.
On domestic economy, the usual free check-in allowance is 15 kg with 7 kg cabin baggage, but all three carriers also sell cheaper hand-baggage-only fares with no free check-in — read the fare rules before you book. Excess and pre-purchased bags are cheaper online than at the airport. For carrier-specific limits see IndiGo baggage, Akasa Air baggage and Air India Express baggage. Pack offerings, prasad and any glass bottles in checked bags, not cabin, to avoid security delays.
Varanasi is at its most pleasant from October to March, with cool, dry days ideal for the ghats and early-morning boat rides; winter mornings can bring fog that occasionally delays flights, so keep some buffer on tight onward plans in December and January. The monsoon (July–September) raises the Ganga and can flood lower ghats, while April–June is intensely hot — carry water and sun protection.
Dress modestly for temple visits, keep small change for boat rides and offerings, and be wary of unsolicited ‘guides’ at the ghats. The evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is the signature experience — arrive early for a good spot.
Because BLR–VNS runs only a handful of times a day, the cheapest seat and the most convenient time rarely line up — decide which matters more before you search. Ask FlightGPT to compare IndiGo, Akasa and Air India Express side by side for your date, flag hand-baggage-only versus check-in fares, and watch festival-season spikes so you book the Varanasi leg before prices climb.
Yes. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express together operate around five to six non-stop flights a day between Bengaluru (BLR) and Varanasi (VNS), with a typical block time of about 2h 25m.
A non-stop takes roughly 2 hours 25 minutes over about 1,465 km. Scheduled times range from about 2h 20m to 2h 35m depending on winds and runway use.
IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express fly the route non-stop. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so you will not see those carriers.
Fares are usually lowest in the summer (April–June) and the monsoon (July–September). The October–November festival season and the December–February cool season are the most expensive.
For most dates, booking three to six weeks ahead lands a reasonable fare. For festival dates such as Dev Deepawali, book earlier as seats and prices firm up quickly.
Akasa Air and Air India Express use Terminal 1 for domestic flights, while IndiGo operates from both T1 and T2 depending on the flight. Always check the terminal printed on your boarding pass.
Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri International) has a single integrated terminal, so all domestic arrivals use the same building.
Domestic economy typically includes 15 kg check-in and 7 kg cabin baggage, but all three airlines also sell hand-baggage-only fares with no free check-in. Check your fare rules before booking.
Yes. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express all open web check-in, usually from 48 hours up to about 60 minutes before departure, and you can choose your seat and download a boarding pass.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels your flight you are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight. Refund timelines and cancellation fees for passenger-initiated changes depend on your fare type, so read the fare rules.
Varanasi can see dense fog on December and January mornings, which sometimes delays early arrivals or departures. Keep a buffer if you have tight onward plans, and track your flight status the night before.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap fare with ID; you are usually allowed a small amount of extra baggage and may pre-book bassinet seats on request. Confirm infant policy with your airline at booking.
Pet policies vary by airline and are limited on domestic flights; IndiGo and some carriers do not carry pets in cabin or hold on most services. Check the specific airline's live policy well before you travel.
Prices are often similar, but booking direct with the airline can make changes, refunds and cancellations simpler to handle. Compare the all-in price including baggage before you decide.
Most travellers fly into Varanasi and continue by road to Buddhist-circuit and pilgrimage towns such as Bodh Gaya, Ayodhya or Prayagraj. Plan a daytime arrival to allow time for the onward transfer.
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Most travellers prefer the Bangalore to Varanasi non-stop option. The direct Bangalore-Varanasi flight time is ≈ 2h 25m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Varanasi ticket but are open to a layover.
Bangalore to Varanasi ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Bangalore Varanasi airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.