Find the cheapest Mumbai to Varanasi flights — live fares on IndiGo, Air India & Akasa. Daily BOM-VNS schedule, discounted deals for 2026.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 10m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Around 8–12 non-stop departures a day across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air, plus many more one-stop options via Delhi or other hubs.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–VNS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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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 |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| 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.
Mumbai to Varanasi is a popular pilgrimage and cultural route served by both non-stop and one-stop flights. IndiGo and Air India run most of the non-stop departures, with Air India Express and Akasa Air adding more. On a typical day you'll find roughly 8–12 non-stop services.
Beyond the non-stops there are many one-stop itineraries, usually via Delhi. These can sometimes be cheaper but add two to four hours or more to your journey, so for a city break or pilgrimage the non-stop is almost always the better choice if the fare is reasonable.
The route covers roughly 1,200 km and non-stop time is about 2h 10m gate to gate. Flights track north-east across central India over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh before descending towards Babatpur, about 25 km from Varanasi city.
Both cities run on Indian Standard Time, so there is no time difference. A one-stop routing via Delhi turns a two-hour trip into the better part of a day, which is why the non-stops fill quickly around festivals.
Varanasi's fares move with its pilgrimage and festival calendar far more than with ordinary tourism. Demand spikes around major Hindu festivals and the cooler months. Relative demand through the year:
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (peak season) | High | Pleasant weather plus Dev Deepawali, Diwali and Kartik Purnima crowds; book well ahead |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Medium | Very hot on the Gangetic plain; fares ease outside school holidays |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Low–Medium | Often the cheapest fares; watch for Mumbai monsoon delays |
| Mahashivratri / festival weeks | High | Seats fill weeks ahead; book early |
For the best fares on this longer route, book three to eight weeks out and stay flexible by a day around festival dates.
On a longer sector like this, a little planning saves more:
We don't quote a fixed rupee fare — prices change daily — but with four carriers competing, genuine deals appear regularly outside festival weeks.
Morning non-stops get you to Varanasi with the afternoon and evening free for the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — the route's main draw. They also tend to be the most punctual, leaving before Mumbai's afternoon congestion and any monsoon build-up.
Evening flights suit travellers finishing a Mumbai work day but arrive late, leaving little time the first night. In December and January, early-morning arrivals into Varanasi can be delayed by Gangetic-plain fog, so a mid-morning departure is often the safest pick in winter.
Business travellers: Varanasi has a growing business and education sector, but non-stops are limited, so a same-day return is tight — plan an overnight stay. Pick a morning departure and travel hand-baggage-only to clear the compact Varanasi terminal quickly.
Families and pilgrims: morning non-stops are calmest with children and elderly relatives, and avoid the long one-stop routings via Delhi. Pre-book seats together, as the route fills around festivals.
Students: the cheapest seats are usually mid-week IndiGo or Air India Express departures booked several weeks out. There's no student fare, so flexible dates and early booking matter most.
At Mumbai (BOM), Air India and IndiGo on this route mostly use Terminal 2, the larger integrated terminal; some low-cost services operate from Terminal 1. T1 and T2 are about 4 km apart with no airside link, so check your e-ticket and allow time — a free shuttle connects them.
Varanasi (VNS) — Lal Bahadur Shastri International at Babatpur — has a single integrated terminal handling domestic and limited international flights, so arrivals and departures are simple.
In Mumbai, app cabs and the airport are connected by the Western Express Highway; the Mumbai Metro's airport links and BEST buses also serve the area, though traffic can be heavy — allow plenty of time, especially for a T2 departure.
Varanasi airport sits about 25 km north-west of the city at Babatpur. Pre-paid taxis and app cabs are the easiest way in; the drive to the ghats takes 45–60 minutes depending on traffic, which can be heavy near the old city.
Domestic fares sell baggage by fare class. Typically the lowest fares include 7 kg cabin baggage and 15 kg check-in, but light 'hand-baggage-only' fares may include no free check-in bag — confirm before paying. See each carrier's page for detail: IndiGo baggage, Air India baggage, Air India Express baggage and Akasa Air baggage.
Varanasi's best weather runs October to March, when days are pleasant for ghat walks and the evening aarti — pack warm layers for December and January nights. Summers (April–June) are punishingly hot, often above 42°C on the Gangetic plain.
Two disruption risks to plan around: Mumbai's monsoon (June–September) can delay departures, and winter fog at Varanasi (December–January) can delay early-morning arrivals. Check your flight status before leaving for the airport in either window.
Use FlightGPT to compare non-stop and one-stop fares on one screen so you can see exactly what a cheaper connection costs you in hours. For a pilgrimage trip, the morning non-stop usually wins — book direct with the airline for the smoothest web check-in, changes and refunds.
Non-stop flights take about 2h 10m gate to gate, covering roughly 1,200 km. One-stop itineraries via Delhi can add two to four hours or more.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air operate non-stop. (Go First and Jet Airways no longer fly, and Vistara has merged into Air India.)
Typically around 8–12 non-stop departures a day, plus many more one-stop options. Non-stops fill quickly around major festivals, so book ahead.
On this route, Air India and IndiGo mostly use Terminal 2; some low-cost services use Terminal 1. Check your e-ticket, as T1 and T2 are about 4 km apart with no airside link.
Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri International, VNS) at Babatpur has a single integrated terminal for domestic and limited international flights.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels or you cancel within 24 hours of booking (for travel 7+ days away), you are entitled to a full refund including statutory taxes. Airlines must refund within set timelines, and compensation or alternative flights may apply for airline-caused cancellations.
Most domestic fares include 7 kg cabin baggage and 15 kg check-in, but the cheapest hand-baggage-only fares may exclude a free check-in bag. Confirm your fare class before paying — see our IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa baggage pages.
Web check-in usually opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1–2 hours before across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa. Doing it online lets you pick a seat and skip the check-in queue.
It can. The Gangetic plain sees dense fog in December and January, which can delay early-morning arrivals into Varanasi. A mid-morning departure is often safer in winter; check flight status before leaving.
Heavy monsoon rain (June–September) can delay Mumbai departures. Non-stop flight times are unchanged, but allow extra buffer for onward plans during peak monsoon.
Some carriers allow pets in the cabin or hold on domestic flights, subject to weight limits, carrier rules and advance booking. Policies differ and seats are limited, so contact the airline well ahead rather than assuming it's permitted.
Infants under two travel on a parent's lap for a nominal fare with no separate seat. Carry the child's date-of-birth proof for check-in.
Sometimes a connection via Delhi is cheaper, but it can add two to four hours or more. For a pilgrimage or short break, the non-stop usually wins unless the saving is large. FlightGPT shows both side by side.
Fares are usually similar, but booking direct with the airline makes changes, cancellations and refunds simpler. FlightGPT compares prices across sources, then lets you book direct.
No. Mumbai to Varanasi is a domestic flight within India, so no visa or permit is needed — just a valid government photo ID for security and check-in.
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Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Varanasi flight time is ≈ 2h 10m 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 Mumbai Varanasi ticket but are open to a layover.
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