Srinagar to Varanasi flight guide — 1-stop via Delhi, airlines, fares, baggage and terminals.
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Quick answer: Srinagar to Varanasi non-stop flights take about ≈ 4–6h with one stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, with around None — 1-stop only 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 SXR–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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There are no non-stop flights on this pairing. IndiGo provides the densest connections through Delhi, with SXR–DEL at ≈ 1h 40m and DEL–VNS at ≈ 1h 25m. Air India operates both sectors and can issue combined itineraries. SpiceJet serves the Delhi–Varanasi leg at budget fares. Lucknow (LKO) is a theoretical alternative hub but offers fewer onward connections to VNS compared to Delhi.
Varanasi sees pilgrim and tourist surges during Dev Deepawali (November), Mahashivratri (February/March), and the winter Ganga Aarti season (October–January). The summer months (April–June) bring lower Varanasi-bound demand but coincide with Kashmir's peak, keeping SXR fares elevated. July–August offers the best combined pricing for both segments. Book ≈ 3–5 weeks in advance for optimal rates.
Via Delhi, the total journey is SXR → DEL (≈ 1h 40m) plus DEL → VNS (≈ 1h 25m). A smooth 1.5–2h layover brings the door-to-door time to ≈ 4.5–5.5h. Longer connection windows can stretch it to ≈ 6h. Delhi is the only consistently reliable hub for this pairing. Both legs are short, so the layover time dominates the total travel duration.
IndiGo and SpiceJet domestic fares include 15 kg checked baggage. Air India allows 25 kg in economy. Cabin baggage is 7 kg universally. Given the two short hops, combined one-way fares are reasonable — typically ≈ ₹4,000–7,000 off-peak. Indicative fares are live on FlightGPT as of May 2026. Festival-period bookings can double these baseline fares, so plan and book early.
SXR is a single-terminal airport ≈ 12 km from Srinagar. At Delhi, check your carrier's terminal — IndiGo at T1, Air India at T3. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) sits ≈ 26 km from the Varanasi ghats, reachable in ≈ 45–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. The airport was extensively upgraded in 2023 and handles growing domestic and international traffic in its new terminal building.
Only a government photo ID is needed — Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, or passport. No visa applies for this domestic route. DigiYatra biometric boarding is live at Delhi T3 and VNS. If you are travelling for pilgrimage, note that religious items in cabin baggage are subject to standard security screening rules — check BCAS guidelines for any restricted items.
With one stop via Delhi, total travel time is ≈ 4–6h. No non-stop service exists.
No. All connections route through Delhi, with IndiGo and Air India offering the most options.
One-way economy fares start from ≈ ₹4,000–7,000 off-peak. Check FlightGPT for live pricing.
A government photo ID is sufficient. No visa or passport is required for domestic travel.
July–August generally has the lowest combined fares. Book 3–5 weeks ahead for the best deals.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) is ≈ 26 km from the ghats, about 45–60 minutes by taxi.
The cheapest Srinagar 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 Srinagar to Varanasi ticket prices across IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet — 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 Srinagar-Varanasi price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Srinagar to Varanasi non-stop option. The direct Srinagar-Varanasi flight time is ≈ 4–6h 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 Srinagar Varanasi ticket but are open to a layover.
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