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Quick answer: Varanasi to Delhi non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 25m–1h 35m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Around 10–15 non-stops a day, with IndiGo and Air India running the most and the low-cost carriers adding frequencies.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VNS–DEL 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 |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget 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.
Varanasi–Delhi is a high-frequency route flown non-stop by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. IndiGo and Air India operate the most departures, spread through the day. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India — ignore any old listing showing them.
The aircraft are single-aisle jets: Airbus A320/A321 for IndiGo and Air India, Boeing 737 for SpiceJet, Akasa and Air India Express. Almost all flights are non-stop.
The distance is about 765 km and the non-stop block time is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. There is no time difference — both cities run on IST. The route runs north-west across the Gangetic plains.
1-stop options via Lucknow or Mumbai exist but make little sense given how well-served the non-stop is. Book direct.
Varanasi draws pilgrims and tourists year-round, so the route stays busy, with sharp spikes around festivals. Use the guide below for planning, not as a price quote.
| Period | Demand | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (cool, peak tourist/pilgrim season) | High | Elevated, especially around festivals |
| Apr–Jun (hot) | Moderate | Often better value |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Cheaper, but watch weather |
| Dev Deepawali, Diwali, Mahashivratri | Sharp spikes | Book weeks ahead |
Festival dates such as Dev Deepawali (around Kartik Purnima) and Mahashivratri see Varanasi packed and fares surge — book early if travelling then.
Morning and evening flights are plentiful and suit both same-day business trips and pilgrims heading home. In winter (December–January), prefer a late-morning or midday departure: dense fog at Delhi, and sometimes Varanasi, is worst in the early hours and can delay or divert the first flights. Tracking status on the airline app is worthwhile in the fog season.
Pilgrims & tourists: book well ahead for festival periods, when Varanasi fills up and fares climb. The short flight beats the long train journey for time-pressed visitors.
Business travellers: the morning and evening banks support same-day Delhi trips. In December–January, allow a fog buffer at the Delhi end.
Students & budget travellers: the hot or monsoon months and midweek dates give the best fares. Travel hand-baggage-only and book a few weeks out to avoid festival-driven spikes.
Varanasi (VNS, Lal Bahadur Shastri International): a single terminal handles all flights. It is moderately sized but gets busy in festival season; arrive about 2 hours before a domestic departure.
Delhi (DEL, Indira Gandhi International): three terminals. IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa mainly use Terminal 1 (some IndiGo flights use Terminal 2); Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 3. Check your terminal on the ticket, as they are several kilometres apart.
At Varanasi: the airport is at Babatpur, about 25 km north-west of the city — a 45-minute to over-an-hour drive depending on traffic and the Ganga ghats' congestion. Pre-paid taxis, app cabs and autos serve it; allow generous time, as city traffic near the old quarter is slow.
At Delhi: the Airport Express Metro links T3 to central Delhi in about 20 minutes; T1 connects via the Magenta Line and feeder transport. App cabs and pre-paid taxi counters operate from all terminals. If you land at T1 with an onward T3 connection, allow time for the inter-terminal transfer.
Domestic economy typically includes 15 kg checked and 7 kg cabin, though the cheapest fares may be hand-baggage-only — check before booking. See IndiGo baggage for current limits; Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet and Air India Express are similar. If you are carrying back Banarasi silk or religious items, weigh your bag beforehand to avoid an excess charge. Pre-paid excess online is cheaper than at the counter.
Winter (December–January) brings dense fog to the Gangetic plains and Delhi, the main cause of delays on this route — a later-morning flight is safer. Summer is very hot; the monsoon (July–September) can bring heavy rain. Festival periods crowd both the airport and the city, so allow extra time. Do web check-in to choose a seat and skip the counter, and track flight status on the app in fog season.
Two things shape Varanasi–Delhi: festivals and fog. Book well ahead of Dev Deepawali, Diwali and Mahashivratri, when fares spike, and in December–January favour a later-morning departure to dodge early fog at Delhi. Confirm whether you land at Delhi T1 or T3 before arranging your onward transfer.
The non-stop flight takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, covering about 765 km. There is no time difference; both run on IST.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet all operate non-stops, with IndiGo and Air India running the most. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Around 10–15 non-stops a day across the five carriers, with departures spread from early morning to late evening.
IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa mainly use Terminal 1 (some IndiGo flights use T2); Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 3. Check your ticket, as the terminals are several kilometres apart.
The hot summer or monsoon months and midweek dates usually offer the best value. Avoid festival periods like Dev Deepawali, Diwali and Mahashivratri, when fares spike. Booking a few weeks ahead helps.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you can claim a full refund or a free alternative flight, plus assistance depending on notice. Fog cancellations occur in winter, so keep your booking flexible.
Usually 15 kg checked and 7 kg cabin in economy, though cheap fares may be hand-baggage-only. See /airlines/indigo/baggage for detail; the other carriers are similar.
Yes, web check-in opens about 48 hours before departure on the airline app or website. It lets you pick a seat and go straight to security at both airports.
Yes. Dense winter fog (December–January) on the Gangetic plains and at Delhi is the main cause of delays and diversions. A later-morning departure is safer, and you should track status on the app.
Some airlines allow pets in cabin or hold with advance booking, a health certificate and a proper carrier. Policies and aircraft limits vary, so confirm with the airline before travel.
Infants under 2 travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fee plus taxes, with no separate seat. Carry age proof. One infant per adult.
Arrive about 2 hours before a domestic departure, and add buffer in festival season. Remember the airport is about 25 km from the city, so allow time for the drive.
For time-pressed travellers, yes — the flight is about 90 minutes versus 8–12 hours or more by train. Trains suit budget or overnight travel; the flight is far quicker for a short trip.
Prices are usually similar. Booking direct can simplify changes, refunds and web check-in. FlightGPT compares fares across all five carriers so you can pick the best total deal.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Varanasi to Delhi — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Varanasi–Delhi prices across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Varanasi to Delhi at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available VNS–DEL fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Varanasi to Delhi non-stop option. The direct Varanasi-Delhi flight time is ≈ 1h 25m–1h 35m 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 Varanasi Delhi ticket but are open to a layover.
Varanasi–Delhi pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Varanasi Delhi fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.