Surat to Varanasi flights
Varanasi lies 1,136 km (706 mi) north-east of Surat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Surat | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | STV, 13 km out | VNS, 21 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Surat
Surat is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Surat International Airport (STV), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bhavnagar Airport (BHU, 91 km).
Arriving in Varanasi
Varanasi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,006 ft | 266 ft |
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Staying in Varanasi
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 661 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (342), and 11 are five-star. Across 219 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 48,429 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Varanasi from Surat?
1,136 km (706 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Surat.
How long does it take to get from Surat to Varanasi by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat and Varanasi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Surat to Varanasi flights?
Typically Surat International Airport (STV) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
Where can I stay in Varanasi?
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.