Varanasi Airport Information

 

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located at Babatpur, 19 km northwest of Varanasi city centre. In 2005, it was officially renamed Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport after the 2nd Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri.    

Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport

IATA Code: VNS

Phone: +91-542-2622155

Address: Shahganj, District, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh 221006

Email: apdvns@aai.aero

Owner: Government of India

 

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Terminal(s) in Varanasi Airport

Varanasi International Airport has two passenger terminals

Domestic Terminal of the Varanasi International Airport handles domestic flights to and from all the major cities of the country.

International Terminal of the Varanasi Airport serves international flights exclusively.

Around 500 meters away from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, there is a Cargo Terminal as well.          

Facilities in Varanasi Airport

Disabled Services – For those in need, wheelchair assistance is available.

Medical Services - There are first aid services available at both Terminals. 

Places to Shop - There are also several shops that sell top brands and you can also buy basic items like books, duty-free shops, clothes, medical, shop is available for Liquor and Tobacco, etc.

Other services – There are some other facilities that passengers can avail at the Varanasi Airport such as currency exchange, ATMs, pharmacy, baby care rooms, lounges etc.

 

FAQs about Varanasi Airport

 

Q. What is the IATA Code of Varanasi airport?

A. The IATA code of the Varanasi airport is VNS.

Q. How many runways are there in Varanasi airport?

A. Varanasi contains one runway with the length around 2700 metres.

Q. Which airlines take off from Varanasi Airport?

A.  Air India Express, IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are some of the airlines that operate flights frequently from and to Varanasi.

Q. What are the most popular destinations from Varanasi?

A. Bhubaneshwar, Dubai and Chennai are the most popular routes from Varanasi.

Q. Which is nearest railway station to Varanasi Airport?

A. Babatpur railway station is the nearest railway station to the airport.