Varanasi to Ghaziabad (Hindon) flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Varanasi to Ghaziabad (Hindon) non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 25m, operated by IndiGo, One daily non-stop on most days — 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 VNS–HDO fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Varanasi to Ghaziabad (Hindon) flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 655 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 25m
- Typical routing: One daily non-stop on most days — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Varanasi Ghaziabad (Hindon): IndiGo
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Varanasi to Ghaziabad (Hindon) is a domestic flight within India.
One IndiGo flight a day from Babatpur to Hindon
IndiGo is the only airline on this pair. At launch in July 2025, flight 6E 2590 left Varanasi at about 11:55 am and reached Hindon around 1:20 pm, a block time of roughly 1h 25m, a little longer than the southbound leg because of routing and the prevailing winds. The flight usually runs daily, but Hindon lost a number of routes during 2026 as airlines trimmed capacity, so confirm your date before you plan around it. If the Hindon flight is not available, Varanasi has many daily non-stops to Delhi IGI on IndiGo, Air India and other airlines.
Purvanchal to east NCR: who this flight serves
A large Purvanchali community lives in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and the East Delhi colonies around Laxmi Nagar and Mayur Vihar. For them, landing at Hindon instead of IGI can cut an hour or more off the trip home, especially in evening traffic on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway side. The flight is also used by BHU and IIT (BHU) students heading to coaching centres and internships in Noida, by government staff, and by tourists who have finished a Kashi visit and are staying with family in the eastern suburbs.
Leaving the old city for Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
Varanasi's airport is at Babatpur, about 26 km north-west of the city. From the ghats or the Kashi Vishwanath area, allow at least an hour for the drive, more on festival days or when VIP movement closes roads. The approach roads have improved, but the old-city stretch to the main road is slow, so your e-rickshaw or walk to the cab point adds time. Aim to be at the airport 75–90 minutes before an IndiGo departure: Varanasi's terminal handles many more flights than Hindon, and security lines can be long in the winter tourist season.
Packing Ganga jal, sweets and silk
IndiGo's standard domestic economy allowance is 15 kg checked and 7 kg cabin, plus one small personal item. Travellers flying home from Varanasi often carry:
- Ganga jal: any bottle over 100 ml must go in checked baggage.
- Banarasi saris and silk: these are light, but pack them flat in the cabin bag to avoid creasing.
- Sweets and namkeen from the old city: sealed boxes travel well in checked bags.
- Rudraksha and brass puja items: fine in cabin or checked baggage.
Arriving at Hindon and getting home
Hindon is a small civil terminal inside the IAF base in Ghaziabad, about 20 km from Connaught Place. Baggage delivery is quick because only one or two flights arrive at a time. There is no metro at the terminal, so book an app cab or arrange a pickup; drivers waiting for you may need your flight details to enter the defence-area approach. Indirapuram, Vaishali and Noida are usually a short drive. If you are heading to Gurugram or Dwarka, IGI is often the better arrival airport despite fewer seats at Hindon.
Busy days for the northbound flight
Northbound demand peaks just after the big festivals, when people return to work in the NCR:
- The days after Chhath Puja in October or November.
- After Holi, when Purvanchal families head back together.
- After Dev Deepawali, which draws visitors from across the country.
- The end of school summer holidays in late June.
On those dates the single Hindon flight often fills early, so compare IGI flights on FlightGPT at the same time.
Use the morning in Varanasi before a midday flight
A departure just before noon gives you one last early morning in Kashi without rushing. Many travellers take a sunrise boat ride from Assi or Dashashwamedh Ghat, attend the dawn Subah-e-Banaras programme at Assi, or join the queue at Kashi Vishwanath Temple when it is shortest. Plan to be back at your hotel by about 8:30 am, then leave for Babatpur by 9:30 am at the latest. A few practical points:
- Settle hotel bills the night before so check-out is quick.
- Buy sweets, saris and Banarasi crafts the evening before, since old-city shops open late.
- Pre-book the taxi; flagging one down near the ghats is slow.
- Keep your phone charged for the IndiGo boarding pass and DigiYatra.
Planning the next trip back to Kashi
If you travel this way often, the return leg from Hindon usually leaves in the late morning, so it pairs well with this midday arrival for a quick visit. The reverse guide covers Hindon access and festival timing for southbound trips: Ghaziabad (Hindon) to Varanasi flights. Winter fog in December and January affects both airports, and later departures generally fare better than early ones.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Varanasi to Ghaziabad?
Yes. IndiGo flies non-stop from Varanasi (VNS) to Hindon Airport (HDO) in Ghaziabad, usually once a day. The flight has operated since IndiGo opened its Hindon base on 20 Jul, 2025.
What time does the Varanasi to Hindon flight leave?
At launch, IndiGo flight 6E 2590 left Varanasi at about 11:55 am and reached Hindon around 1:20 pm. Schedules change between summer and winter, so confirm the time on your booking.
How long is the Varanasi to Hindon flight?
The IndiGo non-stop from Varanasi to Hindon takes about 1 hour 25 minutes for 655 km, slightly longer than the roughly 1 hour 15 minute southbound flight.
How far is Varanasi airport from the city?
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is at Babatpur, about 26 km north-west of Varanasi. Allow 45 to 75 minutes by road from the ghats, and more on festival days.
Is Hindon Airport close to Noida?
Yes. Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad is usually a short drive from Noida, Indirapuram, Vaishali and East Delhi, and about 20 km from Connaught Place. There is no metro station at the terminal.
What if the Varanasi to Hindon flight is full?
Varanasi has many daily non-stops to Delhi IGI on IndiGo, Air India and other airlines. Compare them with the Hindon flight on FlightGPT and factor in the road time to your home in the NCR.
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Varanasi to Ghaziabad (Hindon) non-stop and direct flights
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