Routes and frequencies change every season. Treat the table as a starting point and check airline websites for current schedules.
Typical flight times
| From | Direct flight | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (DEL) | Many daily | 1 h 20 min |
| Mumbai (BOM) | Several daily | 2 h 15 min |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | Daily on most schedules | 2 h 30 min |
| Hyderabad (HYD) | Daily on most schedules | 2 h |
| Chennai (MAA) | On some schedules; else via DEL/BLR/HYD | 2 h 30 min direct |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) | On most schedules | 2 h |
| Pune (PNQ) | On some schedules | 2 h |
| Kolkata (CCU) | Daily | 1 h 15 min |
Flying in from abroad
International services to Varanasi are limited, so most overseas visitors connect through Delhi (best choice), Mumbai, Bengaluru or Kolkata. Leave at least 3–4 hours between an international arrival and your domestic flight — immigration, baggage re-check and terminal changes take time. In winter, morning fog in Delhi and Varanasi can cause delays.
From the airport to the city
- Prepaid taxi from the counter in arrivals — fixed price, reliable.
- App cabs (Uber, Ola) usually operate; meet at the designated pickup point.
- Hotel pickup, arranged in advance — easiest if you arrive late or with elders.
- Ask to be dropped at Godowlia (for the temple) or at your hotel. Vehicles cannot enter the old-city lanes.
Request a booking
Need an airport pickup?
Send your flight number. A driver will wait with a name sign and bring you as close to your hotel as roads allow.
- English-speaking coordinator
- International numbers welcome
- No payment to enquire