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Only Air India Express operates flights between Sharjah and Varanasi.

Flights from Sharjah to Varanasi usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sharjah to Varanasi.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $389 round-trip and layover options via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) at $375.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Connecting flights from Sharjah to Varanasi most commonly pass through:

• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 14% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Sharjah to Varanasi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $435, a difference of $84. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sharjah to Varanasi route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Varanasi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sharjah to Varanasi:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 5:00 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 3:25 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $378. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sharjah to Varanasi takes 4h 05m, covering 1,703 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Air India Express is the only airline operating Sharjah to Varanasi flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 05m, compared with 9h 23m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Varanasi is 1 hour ahead of Sharjah (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Sharjah to Varanasi range from $333 to $459, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.