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Quick answer: Navi Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 10m, operated by IndiGo, Akasa Air, Non-stops on IndiGo and Akasa Air — frequency varies by day, confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest NMI–VNS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Looking for cheap flights from Navi Mumbai to Varanasi? FlightGPT compares live NMI to VNS fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Navi Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Navi Mumbai-Varanasi fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| 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.
Navi Mumbai–Varanasi is one of the few routes from NMI with two airlines on it. IndiGo flies Airbus A320-family jets and Akasa Air flies Boeing 737 MAX aircraft; both take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes. Having two carriers usually means at least two departure times and some fare competition, though on any given day one airline may be noticeably cheaper than the other.
Neither airline publishes a fixed long-term timetable for new NMI routes, and the Winter Schedule from late October 2026 may bring changes. Search FlightGPT for your date to see both airlines' partner fares side by side, along with Varanasi flights from Mumbai's older airport (BOM). You book directly with the airline or travel partner.
Varanasi draws a steady mix of pilgrims, families visiting the Kashi Vishwanath temple, people performing last rites and ancestral ceremonies at the ghats, and tourists who come for the evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. There is also a large community from eastern Uttar Pradesh working in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Panvel, who use the flight to go home.
Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, is about 10 km from the city and is an easy half-day trip. Many visitors combine Varanasi with Prayagraj, about 120 km away by road, or with Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is at Babatpur, about 26 km north-west of Varanasi. The drive to the old city takes 45 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic; the improved airport road has helped, but the final stretch into the ghat area is slow. Pre-paid taxis and app cabs operate at the terminal.
Cars cannot reach most ghats directly. Taxis drop you at points such as Godowlia or Assi, and from there you walk or take a cycle rickshaw or e-rickshaw through narrow lanes. If your hotel is on the riverfront, ask for exact drop-point directions and whether someone can meet you with your bags.
Varanasi's peak tourist season runs from October to March, when the weather is pleasant. The biggest single event is Dev Deepawali on Kartik Purnima, about 15 days after Diwali; with Diwali on 08 Nov, 2026, it falls in late November, when the ghats are lit with lamps and hotels fill months ahead. Maha Shivratri (February or March) and the month of Sawan (July–August) are major pilgrimage peaks.
Both airlines offer 15 kg of check-in baggage and a 7 kg cabin bag on standard domestic economy fares, plus a small personal item. Some discounted fare types sold through partners exclude checked baggage, so confirm before you go. Akasa Air allows small pets in the cabin on some flights under its pet policy; check conditions if relevant.
Families going for rituals often carry puja items; keep anything flammable, such as camphor, out of both bags. Ganga jal brought back in sealed containers over 100 ml must go in checked baggage.
Navi Mumbai International Airport is near Ulwe and Panvel, about 35 km from Mumbai's older airport. Residents of Kharghar, Belapur, Panvel and Nerul have a short drive; from South Mumbai the Atal Setu sea bridge is quickest. App cabs and pre-paid taxis are the main way in.
Reach at least 90 minutes before departure. If you are travelling with elderly relatives, request wheelchair assistance at booking; both IndiGo and Akasa provide it free. An airport metro link is planned; check its status before relying on rail.
From mid-December to late January, dense fog across the Indo-Gangetic plain can delay or divert morning arrivals into Varanasi. Low-visibility landings depend on both the airport's equipment and the crew and aircraft certification on the day, so delays are hard to predict. If your trip includes a ceremony at a fixed time, choose an afternoon arrival or come a day early.
In summer, pre-monsoon storms in May and June can cause short delays. During the monsoon from July to September, the Ganga rises and some ghats flood, which can close riverside walkways and boat rides even when flights run normally; check with your hotel before planning the evening aarti. For the return trip, see Varanasi to Navi Mumbai.
Yes. IndiGo and Akasa Air both fly non-stop from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS). Check timings for your date, as NMI schedules are still being adjusted.
The Navi Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to cover 1,237 km on IndiGo's A320-family or Akasa Air's Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Two airlines fly Navi Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop as of Oct 2026: IndiGo and Akasa Air. Both include 15 kg check-in and 7 kg cabin baggage on standard economy fares.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport at Babatpur is about 26 km from Varanasi city. Reaching the ghats takes 45 minutes to over an hour by taxi, with a final walk or rickshaw ride from Godowlia or Assi.
Dev Deepawali falls on Kartik Purnima, about 15 days after Diwali. With Diwali on 08 Nov, 2026, it is in late November 2026; Navi Mumbai to Varanasi flights fill early for it.
Yes. Between mid-December and late January, fog often delays morning arrivals at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. Choose an afternoon flight from Navi Mumbai if your plans are time-bound.
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What you pay on the Navi Mumbai–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 Navi Mumbai to Varanasi live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Akasa Air.
Last-minute Navi Mumbai to Varanasi fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Navi Mumbai Varanasi prices across IndiGo, Akasa Air — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Navi Mumbai to Varanasi non-stop option. The direct Navi Mumbai-Varanasi flight time is ≈ 2h 10m. 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 Navi Mumbai Varanasi ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Navi Mumbai–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.