Durgapur to Varanasi flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Durgapur to Varanasi non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 05m, operated by IndiGo, with around 3 flights a week (reported Oct 2026) — confirm on your date 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 RDP–VNS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Durgapur to Varanasi flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 488 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 05m
- Direct flights per day: 3 flights a week (reported Oct 2026) — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Durgapur Varanasi: IndiGo
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Durgapur to Varanasi is a domestic flight within India.
Carriers and aircraft between Durgapur and Varanasi
As of Oct 2026 the Durgapur–Varanasi sector has one airline: IndiGo. Expect a narrow-body jet. The number of departures can change from one season's timetable to the next, so treat any frequency you read online as a starting point and confirm it on your date.
Morning departures on smaller routes tend to be the most reliable operationally; late-evening rotations are more exposed to knock-on delays from earlier flights.
Reported frequency as of Oct 2026: 3 flights a week. Timetables on regional routes change between seasons, so confirm the days of operation for your date.
Air time from Durgapur to Varanasi
By air the trip is 488 km, which works out to about 1h 05m in the air and on the ground at each end. Use it as a guide, not a schedule — the airline's published block time is what to plan around. No clock change: Durgapur and Varanasi are both on IST.
Flying out of Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
Durgapur's flights use Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (IATA code RDP), in West Bengal. The airport is roughly 11 km from Durgapur as the crow flies; road distance is longer. Reach the airport 90 minutes before a domestic departure — 2 hours if you are checking a bag at a busy time — and complete web check-in in advance, which most Indian airlines open 48 hours before departure.
Other non-stops from Durgapur as of Oct 2026 include Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad.
Landing in Varanasi: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Uttar Pradesh handles this arrival. It sits about 21 km in a straight line from Varanasi, so allow for the road time on top of the flight. Smaller Indian airports often have a single terminal, short queues outside the morning and evening peaks and limited food options after security, so eat before you go through if your flight is late in the day.
Other non-stops from Varanasi as of Oct 2026 include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Chennai.
Check-in and cabin bag limits on this route
IndiGo includes 15 kg of check-in baggage and one 7 kg cabin bag on standard domestic economy fares. Extra baggage bought online before departure is cheaper than paying at the airport counter, and power banks must go in your cabin bag, never in checked luggage.
Peak periods for flights to Varanasi
Fares on this route follow demand at both ends. In West Bengal, watch Durga Puja in Sep–Oct; in Uttar Pradesh, Diwali, Chhath and the winter wedding season. Long weekends and school holidays push prices up too. On thin routes with only a few flights, the cheapest seats go first, so booking a few weeks ahead usually beats waiting for a last-minute drop.
Backup routings between Durgapur and Varanasi
If the non-stop is full or the timing doesn't suit, Durgapur and Varanasi are both connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, so a one-stop routing through one of those cities is possible. Book it as a single ticket where you can, so the airline is responsible for the connection if the first flight is late, and leave at least 90 minutes between flights at a large hub. Flying the other way? See Varanasi to Durgapur flights.
Comparing Durgapur to Varanasi fares on FlightGPT
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Durgapur to Varanasi?
Yes. As of Oct 2026, IndiGo is confirmed as flying Durgapur to Varanasi non-stop, taking about 1h 05m. Check the days of operation for your date, as regional schedules change by season.
How long is the flight from Durgapur to Varanasi?
The Durgapur–Varanasi non-stop covers 488 km and takes about 1h 05m. The exact scheduled time depends on the airline and season.
Which airlines fly from Durgapur to Varanasi?
IndiGo operates the Durgapur to Varanasi route as of Oct 2026. Check its timings and the baggage included in your fare before booking.
Which airport do flights from Durgapur leave from?
Flights to Varanasi leave from Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) in West Bengal, about 11 km in a straight line from Durgapur.
Which airport do Durgapur flights land at in Varanasi?
They land at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Uttar Pradesh, roughly 21 km in a straight line from Varanasi.
Can I fly from Durgapur to Varanasi with one stop?
Yes. Durgapur and Varanasi both have flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, so a one-stop connection through one of them works when the Durgapur–Varanasi non-stop is full. Book a single ticket and allow 90 minutes to connect.
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How to get the cheapest Durgapur–Varanasi fare
What you pay on the Durgapur–Varanasi route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Durgapur to Varanasi live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo.
Same-week Durgapur to Varanasi tickets
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Durgapur to Varanasi non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Durgapur to Varanasi non-stop option. The direct Durgapur-Varanasi flight time is ≈ 1h 05m. 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 Durgapur Varanasi ticket but are open to a layover.
What Durgapur–Varanasi fares look like
Expect Durgapur–Varanasi fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.