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About Ranchi to Varanasi Route
The Ranchi (IXR) to Varanasi (VNS) route is a major domestic air corridor connecting Jharkhand with Uttar Pradesh. Ranchi is served by Birsa Munda Airport while Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The non-stop flight takes approximately 1.5–3 hrs (varies by airline), making it a convenient option for both business and leisure travellers.
Fares on the Ranchi to Varanasi route start from ₹2,999. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air are the primary carriers on this sector. Prices vary significantly based on season, day of week, and advance booking period — fares booked 3–4 weeks ahead are typically 30–40% lower than last-minute tickets.
About Ranchi: City of Waterfalls — Tribal Culture & Himalayan Foothills Ranchi, Jharkhand's capital, is known as the City of Waterfalls — five spectacular falls within 40km including the dramatic 300-foot Hundru Falls.
About Varanasi — your destination
Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. The ghats along the Ganges come alive at sunrise with rituals and at sunset with the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony. Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, is 10km away.
Serving airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport · State: Uttar Pradesh
Weather in Varanasi — best time to visit
Best time to visit Varanasi: October to March
Top attractions in Varanasi
- Dashashwamedh Ghat & Ganga Aarti
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Sarnath (10km)
- Banaras Hindu University
- Ramnagar Fort
Local food worth the trip
Travel tips for Varanasi
- Sunrise boat ride on Ganga is a must-do
- Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat at sunset daily
- Old city lanes are narrow — walk or cycle rickshaw
- Dev Deepawali (Nov) — ghats lit by 1 lakh diyas
Recommended stay: 2–3 days
Departing from Ranchi? Don't miss these
- Hundru Falls (300ft)
- Jonha Falls
- Dassam Falls
- Rock Garden & Kanke Dam
How to get cheaper IXR–VNS flights
- Book 3–4 weeks in advance for the best IXR to VNS fares.
- Fly Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday — midweek departures are consistently cheaper.
- Before 7am and late-night flights typically run about 15% below peak slots.
- Let the AI travel agent compare every fare class on this sector at once.
- Travelling as a group? BMM Reserved Fares lock the price so it cannot rise while you collect passenger details.
- Avoid booking inside 72 hours of departure — last-minute fares spike sharply.
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