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£296+ Cheap flights to Varanasi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— VNS
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Varanasi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Varanasi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Varanasi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.

Mon 28/920:15 -
1 stop19h 45m
Mon 5/1012:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 14/8£485
Sat 12/920:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Thu 24/910:45 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 17/8£489
Sat 12/920:15 -
1 stop30h 10m
Sat 26/916:35 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 15/8£490
Tue 8/920:15 -
1 stop35h 05m
Fri 18/907:25 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 12/8£494
Wed 30/920:15 -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 7/1007:25 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 16/8£524
Sat 12/920:15 -
1 stop30h 10m
Sat 26/919:00 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 15/8£546
Mon 28/912:30 -
2 stops26h 30m
Mon 5/1009:30 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 14/8£547
Sat 12/912:30 -
2 stops26h 30m
Sat 26/909:30 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 15/8£553
Mon 28/920:15 -
1 stop19h 45m
Mon 5/1020:55 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 13/8£558
Sat 12/912:30 -
2 stops26h 30m
Thu 24/920:55 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 17/8£561

Find flight deals to Varanasi

Find the latest flights to Varanasi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 August 2026.

Return from

£485

One-way from

£296

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£615
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • London to Varanasi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • London to Varanasi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

20:15-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

Varanasi

Sat 26/9

16:35-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

£490

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

20:15-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

Varanasi

Sat 26/9

19:00-06:55

2 stops40h 25m

£546

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

12:30-09:55

1 stop16h 55m

Varanasi

Fri 18/9

19:25-18:10

2 stops27h 15m

£582

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

15:45-17:30

2 stops20h 15m

Varanasi

Wed 11/11

19:50-06:35

1 stop16h 15m

£588

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

12:30-17:55

2 stops24h 55m

Varanasi

Wed 7/10

08:00-20:20

2 stops40h 50m

£623

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

12:30-19:30

3 stops26h 30m

Varanasi

Fri 18/9

10:25-07:30

2 stops25h 35m

£639

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

13:50-17:55

2 stops23h 35m

Varanasi

Sun 8/11

10:25-19:20

2 stops38h 25m

£663
Fastest return journey

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

13:00-09:25

1 stop14h 55m

Varanasi

Sun 20/12

10:05-19:20

1 stop14h 45m

£680

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

21:05-17:30

1 stop14h 55m

Varanasi

Fri 13/11

09:10-19:30

1 stop15h 50m

£748
Cheapest one-way

LondonVaranasi

LHR London Heathrow - VNS Varanasi

LHRVNS

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

20:15-20:30

1 stop19h 45m

£296

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Varanasi

How long is the flight to Varanasi?

On average, a flight from London to Varanasi takes 14 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Varanasi from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Varanasi?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Varanasi are Air India, IndiGo and Virgin Atlantic.

Air India
Air India
From £468
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £355
IndiGo
IndiGo
From £476

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Varanasi?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Varanasi are IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Varanasi by month

Plan your trip to Varanasi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Varanasi ranges from 4.0 - 310.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 310.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Varanasi when rainfall is around 4.0 mm.

Temperature in Varanasi by month

Plan your trip to Varanasi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Varanasi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Varanasi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Varanasi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Varanasi. Reviews last updated 17 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic and Air India to India to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,945 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to Varanasi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Varanasi?

    Most people fly into Varanasi (VNS) if they book a flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from Varanasi’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Varanasi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Varanasi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Varanasi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Varanasi.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Varanasi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Varanasi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Varanasi have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Varanasi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Varanasi?

    Yes. Varanasi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Dharohar is the closest property to Varanasi (0.0 mi away from Varanasi).

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