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Flights from Colombo to Varanasi

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Varanasi. The easiest way is one stop via Hyderabad or Bengaluru, about 5h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 05m
CMBVNSHYD

Colombo to Varanasi at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hyderabad or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Varanasi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB Hyderabad (HYD) VNS
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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CMB Bengaluru (BLR) VNS
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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3
CMB Chennai (MAA) VNS
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 05m
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CMB Mumbai (BOM) VNS
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 58m
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CMB New Delhi (DEL) VNS
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,072 km1,287 miles
Journey time
5h 05mestimate
Time difference
NoneVaranasi vs Colombo
Currency in Varanasi
INR
Airports
CMB → VNS

Flights from Colombo to Varanasi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Varanasi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Varanasi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,072 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Varanasi?
The best connecting points are Hyderabad (HYD), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA) and Mumbai (BOM). IndiGo flies both legs via Hyderabad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Varanasi?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Varanasi: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).

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