Sleeping in Airports

Varanasi Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Varanasi Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

There’s a staff of 2 security/military per square foot. – The Global Trekker

VNS Airport Overview

varanasi airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Varanasi Airport.

What to Expect

The single terminal building at Varanasi Airport (code: VNS) serves domestic and international flights. Amenities include two casual eateries, a few small shops, and vending machines.

Sleeping in Varanasi Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews.  For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Varanasi Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Varanasi Airport:

  • Hotel Runway Inn – 6-minute walk to the terminal.  No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
  • Hotel Sahara – No airport shuttle.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Varanasi, search deals and read traveller reviews.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

As of this update, there are no pay-per-use lounges at this airport.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Varanasi Airport; however, you need an Indian phone number to connect. (Information provided by a reader – November 2019)

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.

Child Care Room – Yes.

Duty Free & Shopping – It is not known if Duty Free shopping is available. The airport offers a small variety of shops to pass the time.

Food & Drinks – There is a snack bar and fast food restaurant available in the Domestic terminal. Vending machines are also available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Medical Services – Yes.

Mobile Charging – A reader let us know that mobile charging is available. (May 2019)

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Not available.

Smoking – A reader tells us there is a smoking hub located Airside, on the 1st Floor.

airport hoursAirport Hours

As of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. We recommend that you read a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

airlinesAirlines

Varanasi airport is served by the following airlines: Air India/Express • Buddha Air • IndiGo • Malindo Air • SpiceJet • SriLankan Airlines • Thai Smile • Vistara.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses

If you’re on a tight budget, there is a bus stand located about a 10-minute walk from the airport terminal. Both public and privately-operated buses offer service to and from Varanasi city center.

Car Rentals

Car rental services are available in the arrivals hall. At the time of this update, no further information is available.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.

Last updated: 2024-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.