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Flights from Kathmandu to Varanasi

Nonstop flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Varanasi (VNS) take about 56m (352 km). Buddha Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $206 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Kathmandu to Varanasi

Carriers on KTM–VNS according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Buddha Airnonstop fare seen

Kathmandu to Varanasi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $206 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $160. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$20630 Oct 2026 · Buddha Air	$160 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$20716 Nov 2026 · Buddha Air	—
Dec 2026	$46616 Dec 2026 · Buddha Air	$186 · 1 stop16 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$20918 Jan 2027 · Buddha Air	$181 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	—	$170 · 1 stop6 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $160 for October 2026, $170 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Kathmandu to Varanasi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Kathmandu to Varanasi flights

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi?

A nonstop flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Varanasi (VNS) takes about 56m, covering 352 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Kathmandu from Varanasi by air?

The great-circle distance between Tribhuvan International Airport and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 352 km (219 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Kathmandu to Varanasi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KTM–VNS route include Buddha Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KTM–VNS was $206 USD with Buddha Air (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Varanasi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $160 one-way, against $207 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Kathmandu to Varanasi?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $160 with one stop against $206 nonstop, a saving of $46. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Kathmandu to Varanasi?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Varanasi visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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