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Flights from Varanasi to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Varanasi to Colombo. 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
VNSCMBHYD

Varanasi to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hyderabad or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Varanasi to Colombo

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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VNS Hyderabad (HYD) CMB
Leg 1: Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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VNS Bengaluru (BLR) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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VNS Chennai (MAA) CMB
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 05m
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VNS Mumbai (BOM) CMB
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 58m
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VNS New Delhi (DEL) CMB
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
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
NoneColombo vs Varanasi
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
VNS → CMB

Flights from Varanasi to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Varanasi to Colombo?
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 Varanasi to Colombo?
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 Varanasi and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Hyderabad (HYD), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA) and Mumbai (BOM). Akasa Air flies both legs via Hyderabad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Varanasi and Colombo?
Varanasi: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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