Durgapur to Varanasi Direct Flight Services To Start Soon

Durgapur: The popular airline operator IndiGo is all set to start direct flight operations from Durgapur Airport (RDP) to Varanasi (VNS) on October 28, 2025, aligning with the winter schedule.

This new route directly connects the industrial hub of Durgapur and nearby areas with the spiritual and cultural city of Varanasi (Kashi), a long-standing request from travelers and pilgrims.

Flights will be available three days a week, i.e., Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The flight will depart Durgapur at 01:45 PM and arrive in Varanasi at 03:05 PM. The return flight will leave Varanasi at 03:25 PM and reach Durgapur at 04:35 PM, offering a quick and convenient travel option.

Durgapur – Varanasi flight timings

From	To	Days	Dept*	Arrival*
RDP	VNS	TUE, THU, SAT	13:45	15:05
VNS	RDP	TUE, THU, SAT	15:25	16:35

*The timings are based on ticket booking sites and may vary. These timings are applicable from 28th October 2025.

Currently, reaching Varanasi from Durgapur often involves a long and time-consuming train journey or connecting flights via major hubs like Delhi or Kolkata. Starting direct flight services on this route will drastically cut travel time to just over an hour, benefiting pilgrims, business travelers, and tourists alike.

Ticket booking is expected to commence shortly on various travel booking websites and the official website of IndiGo.

IndiGo also operates flights between Durgapur and other popular cities in India, like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, further solidifying Durgapur Airport‘s connectivity.

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