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 33 flight routes operated by 6 airlines. Major carriers include IndiGO, Air India Express, SpiceJet and others. Popular destinations from Varanasi include Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l, Indira Gandhi Int'l, Rajiv Gandhi Int'l, Bengaluru Int'l and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) 5
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) 4
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) 4
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) 3
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l (CCU) 2
- Hindon Airport (HDO) 2
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) 2
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) 2
- Sharjah Int'l (SHJ) 1
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l (BKK) 1
- Navi Mumbai International (NMI) 1
- Biju Patnaik (BBI) 1
Newly Discovered
- Navi Mumbai International (NMI) new
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) new
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) new
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) new
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) new
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) new
- Chennai Int'l (MAA) new
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l (CCU) new
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l (BKK) new
- Sharjah Int'l (SHJ) new
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) new
- Hindon Airport (HDO) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Int'l | DEL |
New Delhi | A321 | IndiGO | 100 flights · 415 mi | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Int'l | HYD |
Hyderabad | A321 | IndiGO | 95 flights · 636 mi | |
| Bengaluru Int'l | BLR |
Bangalore | A320 | IndiGO | 90 flights · 911 mi | |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l | BOM |
Mumbai | A321 | IndiGO | 67 flights · 776 mi | |
| Indira Gandhi Int'l | DEL |
New Delhi | B38M | Air India Express | 63 flights · 415 mi | |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l | CCU |
Kolkata (Calcutta) | A321 | IndiGO | 63 flights · 402 mi | |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l | BOM |
Mumbai | B38M | Akasa Air | 61 flights · 776 mi | |
| Bengaluru Int'l | BLR |
Bangalore | A320 | Air India Express | 60 flights · 911 mi | |
| Indira Gandhi Int'l | DEL |
New Delhi | A20N | Air India | 60 flights · 415 mi | |
| Indira Gandhi Int'l | DEL |
New Delhi | DH8D | SpiceJet | 53 flights · 415 mi | |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l | BOM |
Mumbai | A319 | Air India | 42 flights · 776 mi | |
| Hindon Airport | HDO |
Ghaziabad | A320 | IndiGO | 41 flights · 407 mi | |
| Bengaluru Int'l | BLR |
Bangalore | B38M | Akasa Air | 33 flights · 911 mi | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Int'l | HYD |
Hyderabad | B38M | Air India Express | 30 flights · 636 mi | |
| Sharjah Int'l | SHJ |
Sharjah | A320 | Air India Express | 30 flights · 1705 mi | |
| Chennai Int'l | MAA |
Chennai / Madras | A321 | IndiGO | 28 flights · 879 mi | |
| Khajuraho Airport | HJR |
Khajuraho | A320 | IndiGO | 24 flights · 189 mi | |
| Biju Patnaik | BBI |
Bhubaneswar | AT72 | IndiGO | 24 flights · 407 mi | |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l | BOM |
Mumbai | B738 | SpiceJet | 19 flights · 776 mi | |
| Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base | PNQ |
Pune (Poona) | A321 | IndiGO | 18 flights · 744 mi | |
| Hindon Airport | HDO |
Ghaziabad | B38M | Air India Express | 17 flights · 407 mi | |
| Tribhuvan Int'l | KTM |
Kathmandu | ATR | Buddha Air | 17 flights · 219 mi | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Int'l | HYD |
Hyderabad | B738 | SpiceJet | 15 flights · 636 mi | |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) | AMD |
Ahmedabad | A321 | IndiGO | 14 flights · 665 mi | |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l | BOM |
Mumbai | B38M | Air India Express | 14 flights · 776 mi | |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) | AMD |
Ahmedabad | B738 | SpiceJet | 11 flights · 665 mi | |
| Amausi | LKO |
Lucknow | AT72 | IndiGO | 6 flights · 152 mi | |
| Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base | PNQ |
Pune (Poona) | B738 | SpiceJet | 5 flights · 744 mi | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Int'l | HYD |
Hyderabad | B38M | Akasa Air | 3 flights · 636 mi | |
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport | RDP |
Andal | AT72 | IGO | 2 flights · 303 mi | |
| Navi Mumbai International | NMI |
— | B38M | AKJ | 2 flights · 769 mi | |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l | CCU |
Kolkata (Calcutta) | B38M | Air India Express | 2 flights · 402 mi | |
| Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l | BKK |
Bangkok | A320 | AXB | 2 flights · 1419 mi |
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 | 572 | 13 | May 10, 2026 |
Air India Express
AXB
/ IX
|
8 | 218 | 8 | May 10, 2026 |
SpiceJet
SEJ
/ SG
|
5 | 103 | 5 | May 10, 2026 |
Air India
AIC
/ AI
|
2 | 102 | 2 | May 10, 2026 |
Akasa Air
AKJ
/ QP
|
4 | 99 | 4 | May 10, 2026 |
Buddha Air
BHA
/ U4
|
1 | 17 | 1 | Mar 1, 2026 |
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.