The short answer
Yes. Buddha Air lists a Kathmandu to Varanasi route with a flight time of about fifty minutes. The airline page shows service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, three flights a week, though the page labels contradict each other on direction, so check the timetable for both directions before booking.
The route is popular with pilgrims who combine Kashi darshan with Pashupatinath or Lumbini. A fifty minute flight replaces a full day by train and road.
Key facts
- Route
- Varanasi and Kathmandu
- Time
- About 50 min
- Days
- About 3 a week, check
- Good for
- Pilgrim circuits
How it works
- Check timetableBoth directions.
- Choose a dateOn a flight day.
- Book hotel nightsMatch flight.
- Arrive earlyFor immigration.
- Plan Pashupati visitNext morning.
Insider tip
Plan Varanasi and Kathmandu temples around the flight days.
Avoid this
Do not assume daily flights.
Related questions
Is it faster than the train?
Yes, by many hours.
Can I visit Lumbini after?
Yes by road or flight.
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