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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.
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There’s a staff of 2 security/military per square foot. – The Global Trekker
VNS Airport Overview
To 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.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. 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.
Airport Hours
As of this update, we could not confirm the airport’s hours of operation. Overnight access may be restricted. We recommend reading recent traveller reviews before planning to sleep here. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport 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 Lounges
As of this update, there are no pay-per-use lounges at this airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
The domestic terminal has a small selection of food options, including a snack bar and a fast-food outlet. Vending machines may also be available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Mobile charging points are available.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available; however, an Indian mobile number is required to receive the access code. (Reader update, November 2019)
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- Baggage Trolleys – Available free of charge.
- Child Care Room – Available.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free availability is unconfirmed. A small selection of shops is available.
- Medical Services – Available.
- Smoking – A smoking area is located airside on the 1st floor. (Reader update)
Buses
If you’re on a tight budget, a bus stand is 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: 2026-04-01
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.