Chandigarh to Varanasi flight guide — airlines, non-stop and 1-stop routing, fares, terminals and documents for Indians.
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Quick answer: Chandigarh to Varanasi non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 45m non-stop (or ≈ 3–4h with one stop), operated by IndiGo, Air India, with around ≈ 1–2 non-stops, plus 1-stop options via Delhi direct departures a day. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXC–VNS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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IndiGo is the primary operator between Chandigarh (IXC) and Varanasi (VNS), running the limited non-stops on A320-family jets with a block time of ≈ 1h 45m. When no direct is scheduled, Air India and IndiGo both offer convenient 1-stop connections via Delhi. Frequency is modest and seasonal, so the exact daily count shifts—check live schedules. For pilgrims and tourists alike, the non-stop is the quickest way onto the Ganga ghats.
Varanasi fares spike around Dev Deepawali, Mahashivratri, Kartik Purnima and the broad October–March pilgrimage and tourist season. The cheapest fares are usually in the hot, humid summer (April–June) when crowds thin. Because non-stops are few, booking 3–6 weeks ahead protects both price and seat choice. Avoid leaving it to the last week around major festivals, when both the direct and the Delhi connections sell out quickly.
The non-stop covers ≈ 800 km in ≈ 1h 45m. Without a direct, the standard routing is IXC → DEL → VNS, taking ≈ 3–4h door to door including the Delhi layover. There is no time change—both ends run on IST. If you connect at Delhi, confirm whether your two legs share a terminal, as switching terminals adds transfer time and a fresh security check.
Expect ≈ 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on standard domestic economy; low-cost fares may be hand-baggage-only, so read the fare rules before booking. IndiGo and other LCCs charge extra for added bags, and pre-paying online is cheaper than at the airport. Indicative fares for Chandigarh–Varanasi are live on FlightGPT as of May 2026. A non-stop usually beats a connecting fare once you add a checked bag, but compare both.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) operates from one terminal for all airlines, so simply follow your carrier's check-in signage. If you connect at Delhi (DEL), IndiGo and Air India largely use T3 while some LCC services use T1—verify on your ticket. You arrive at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) at Babatpur, ≈ 25 km northwest of the city; taxis and app cabs reach the ghats in roughly an hour depending on traffic.
No visa is required—this is a domestic sector, so just carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, driving licence, passport or voter ID) that matches your booking name. DigiYatra is supported at Delhi for a quicker, contactless entry if you connect there. Keep your boarding pass handy at Varanasi for the cab counters. Children travel on the same ID-only basis, with age proof helpful for infant fares.
A non-stop takes ≈ 1h 45m. With a Delhi connection the total is ≈ 3–4h including the layover.
Yes, IndiGo runs limited non-stops, though frequency is seasonal. When none is scheduled, Air India and IndiGo connect via Delhi.
Fares move with festival and pilgrimage demand. Current indicative fares are live on FlightGPT.
Only a government photo ID for this domestic flight—no visa is needed. DigiYatra speeds up entry if you connect at Delhi.
The summer months of April–June are usually cheapest, while October–March and major festivals are the priciest.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport at Babatpur is ≈ 25 km from the city; a taxi to the ghats takes about an hour depending on traffic.
The cheapest Chandigarh to Varanasi airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Chandigarh to Varanasi ticket prices across IndiGo, Air India — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Chandigarh-Varanasi price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Chandigarh to Varanasi non-stop option. The direct Chandigarh-Varanasi flight time is ≈ 1h 45m non-stop (or ≈ 3–4h with one 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 Chandigarh Varanasi ticket but are open to a layover.
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