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Flight deals from Kolkata to Varanasi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs26,862. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Varanasi.Rs12,936 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs12,936, select.
Varanasi.Rs13,053 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,053, select.
Varanasi.Rs13,187 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,187, select.
Varanasi.Rs13,190 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,190, select.
Varanasi.Rs13,206 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,206, select.
Varanasi.Rs13,256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,256, select.
Varanasi.Rs13,314 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,314, select.
Varanasi.Rs14,956 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs14,956, select.
Varanasi.Rs20,240 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs20,240, select.
Varanasi.Rs20,247 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs20,247, select.
Varanasi.Rs28,717 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Varanasi.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs28,717, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Varanasi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kolkata to Varanasi flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from Rs28,717
Jul
from Rs13,314
Aug
from Rs12,936
Sep
from Rs13,053
Oct
from Rs14,956
Nov
from Rs13,187
Dec
from Rs20,240
Jan
from Rs20,247
Feb
from Rs13,256
Mar
from Rs13,190
Apr
from Rs13,206
May
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Kolkata to Varanasi: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs12,936
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Kolkata to Varanasi: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kolkata to Varanasi is Rs26,856. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Kolkata to Varanasi.
IndiGo flies direct from Kolkata to Varanasi.
As of June 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Kolkata to Varanasi.
The cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Varanasi is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Varanasi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Varanasi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Varanasi.

Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport.

  • Kolkata and Varanasi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Each week, there are 19 Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CCU to VNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • IndiGo offers direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Varanasi — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.

  • IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating CCU to VNS flights. A dependable 84.96% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CCU and VNS:

    • Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Mumbai Airport

    • Bengaluru Airport

Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)

  • Of the departures from Kolkata Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Kolkata Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CCU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)

  • If you're coming in on a late Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near VNS:

Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi

  • From Varanasi Airport, Varanasi is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)

  • November is the most popular month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Varanasi in July.

  • Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Varanasi Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CCU to VNS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

  • Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.

  • Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.

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