Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)
Varanasi, IN 🇮🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
VEBN
IATA
VNS
Elevation
266 ft
Region
IN-UP
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GPS Code: VEBN
Local Code: Not available
Location: 25.452129° N, 82.861805° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: VIBN Babatpur Airport Varanasi Airport
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Airport Routes
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) offers 32 flight routes operated by 7 airlines. Major carriers include IndiGO, Air India Express, SpiceJet and others. Popular destinations from Varanasi include Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l, Indira Gandhi Int'l, Bengaluru Int'l, Rajiv Gandhi Int'l and Hindon Airport.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) 5
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) 4
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) 4
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) 4
- Hindon Airport (HDO) 2
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) 2
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) 2
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l (CCU) 2
- Chennai Int'l (MAA) 1
- Biju Patnaik (BBI) 1
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) 1
- Khajuraho Airport (HJR) 1
Newly Discovered
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) new
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) new
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) new
- Chennai Int'l (MAA) new
- Sharjah Int'l (SHJ) new
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) new
- Khajuraho Airport (HJR) new
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l (CCU) new
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) new
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) new
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) new
- Biju Patnaik (BBI) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Lal Bahadur Shastri AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IndiGO
IGO
/ 6E
|
13 | 479 | 13 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Air India Express
AXB
/ IX
|
7 | 191 | 7 | Jan 31, 2026 |
SpiceJet
SEJ
/ SG
|
5 | 92 | 5 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Air India
AIC
/ AI
|
2 | 84 | 2 | Jan 28, 2026 |
|
Akasa Air
AKJ
/ QP
|
3 | 84 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Buddha Air
BHA
/ U4
|
1 | 14 | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
|
Smart Lynx
ART
/ 6Y
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09/27 |
9006 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC"N" & ACC"S" | 120.750 MHz | 132.4 MHz |
| APP | VIBN APP | 119.0 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Prepaid taxi counters are located inside the arrival hall, offering fixed-fare rides to various destinations in Varanasi. App-based services like Ola and Uber are also available and can be booked via their mobile apps from a designated pickup area.
Rental Cars
Car rental services, primarily offering cars with a driver, can be booked at counters in the arrival terminal or arranged in advance online. Both local and national operators are available, providing a range of vehicle options. Self-drive options are less common.
Public Transportation
Public city buses connect the airport to various parts of the city, including the Varanasi Cantt railway station area. This is the most economical option but can be crowded and may have infrequent service. Auto-rickshaws can be found outside the airport premises for shorter distances.