Varanasi to Mumbai Flights — Guide 2026
Varanasi to Mumbai flight guide — non-stop airlines, fares, baggage, terminals and travel documents.
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Quick answer: Varanasi to Mumbai non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 10m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Multiple non-stop departures daily across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VNS–BOM fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Varanasi to Mumbai? FlightGPT compares live VNS to BOM fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Varanasi to Mumbai non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Varanasi-Mumbai fare is one search away.
| 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 to Mumbai is a well-served route with frequent non-stop flights every day. IndiGo runs the most departures, joined by Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. Across all carriers there are dozens of non-stop flights a week, so you have genuine choice of timing and price.
Connecting itineraries (usually via Delhi) appear in results and are occasionally cheaper, but they add hours for no good reason on a route this well-covered — almost everyone flies non-stop.
Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India — ignore any listing showing them.
The aerial distance is roughly 1,250 km, and a non-stop flight takes about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate, occasionally a little longer if Mumbai is congested on arrival. The track runs south-west across central India.
There is no time-zone change — both cities are on IST — so the arrival time on your ticket is the real local time.
Varanasi is a major pilgrimage and tourism city, so demand spikes around festivals and the winter season. Booking two to four weeks ahead generally gives the steadiest fares.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Nov (Dev Deepawali, Diwali) | Very high | Varanasi's biggest tourism peak — book 4–6 weeks early |
| Dec–Feb (winter tourism) | High | Pleasant weather draws crowds; fares firm |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Moderate | Hotter, quieter; better value |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Cheapest, but Mumbai monsoon can delay arrivals |
Demand guide only — check live fares before booking.
Morning departures from Varanasi give you a full afternoon in Mumbai and tend to run more punctually. Evening flights suit travellers connecting onward from Mumbai the next day, but leave less buffer if weather delays the inbound aircraft. During the monsoon, avoid the tightest evening Mumbai arrivals if you have an onward connection.
Business: Pick a punctual morning non-stop and a fare with a free cabin and check-in piece. With five carriers, you can usually find a same-day return pairing (first out, last back).
Families and pilgrims: Mid-morning departures are easiest with children and elderly travellers, and avoid pre-dawn airport runs. Book seats together at booking — they are not guaranteed otherwise.
Students and budget travellers: The cabin-only saver fares are the cheapest if you pack light. Because so many airlines fly this route, sorting by price almost always finds a good non-stop deal.
Varanasi (VNS): Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has a single terminal for all flights, about 26 km from the city centre. It is busiest around festivals.
Mumbai (BOM): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport splits operations — low-cost carriers (IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Air India Express) use Terminal 1 (Santacruz), while Air India mainline uses Terminal 2 (Sahar). Confirm your terminal on the ticket; the two are several kilometres apart with no airside link.
VNS is about 26 km from central Varanasi and the ghats — allow 45–75 minutes by taxi or app cab, longer in festival traffic. In Mumbai, T1 (Santacruz) and T2 (Andheri/Sahar) are served by app cabs and prepaid taxis, and the Mumbai Metro now reaches the airport area, easing road congestion. Build in extra time for Mumbai's evening traffic.
Economy on this route is typically 15 kg check-in plus 7 kg cabin, with the cheapest fares cabin-only. Verify before you pay. See IndiGo baggage for exact limits; Air India, Air India Express, Akasa and SpiceJet publish their own tables.
Varanasi winters (Dec–Jan) can bring morning fog along the Ganga that occasionally delays early departures, so allow a buffer for dawn flights in that window. Summers are very hot. Mumbai's monsoon (Jun–Sep) is the main arrival risk, with waterlogging slowing the road journey from the airport. October to early December is the most reliable and pleasant time to travel.
Five carriers fly Varanasi–Mumbai non-stop, and their fares move independently, so the cheapest one changes constantly. Compare IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa and SpiceJet in a single FlightGPT search rather than checking each site — and grab the cabin-only saver if you are travelling light.
Yes. IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet all fly Varanasi–Mumbai non-stop, with multiple departures daily. You do not need to connect through Delhi.
A non-stop flight takes about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate, sometimes a little longer if Mumbai is busy on approach.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations; Vistara has merged into Air India.
Roughly 1,250 km by air. The flight tracks south-west across central India.
Low-cost carriers (IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Air India Express) use Terminal 1; Air India mainline uses Terminal 2. Check your ticket — the terminals are several kilometres apart.
Yes. DGCA rules require the airline to offer a full refund or an alternative flight if it cancels, with compensation possible for short-notice cancellations. Refunds go to your original payment method.
Usually 15 kg check-in plus 7 kg cabin in economy, though the cheapest saver fares may be cabin-only. Confirm with your carrier — see IndiGo baggage for an example.
Most Indian carriers open web check-in 48 hours before departure and close it 1–2 hours before, letting you pick a seat and skip queues.
Possibly. Winter morning fog at Varanasi can delay early departures, and Mumbai's monsoon can delay arrivals. Allow a buffer for dawn flights and rainy-season connections, and check status before leaving.
Some carriers allow pets in cabin or hold on domestic flights with advance booking, health certificates and an approved crate. Policies differ — arrange it with the airline early; it is not guaranteed.
Infants under two travel on a lap fare without a separate seat, one per adult, with proof of age. Book the infant alongside the adult ticket.
Prices are usually similar. FlightGPT compares all carriers in one search so you can find the cheapest; you then book on the airline or partner site. Booking direct can simplify changes and refunds.
No. Both cities are on Indian Standard Time, so the arrival time on your ticket is the actual local time.
For a domestic flight, 90 minutes before departure is comfortable. Allow more around major festivals such as Dev Deepawali and Diwali, when the airport is busy.
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The cheapest Varanasi to Mumbai 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 Varanasi to Mumbai ticket prices across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Varanasi-Mumbai price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Varanasi to Mumbai non-stop option. The direct Varanasi-Mumbai 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 Varanasi Mumbai ticket but are open to a layover.
Varanasi to Mumbai ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Varanasi Mumbai airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.