Athens to Varansi Flights

India’s oldest city Varanasi also popularly known as Benaras is considered the holy city by the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It is situated on the bank of the holy river Ganga. Benaras is a place of pilgrimage for the Hindu people. One can explore the peaceful ghats, vibrant bazaars, and the famous Kashi Kashi Vishwanath temple and take beautiful souvenirs from here. You can take a walking tour/ Rickshaw tour around the city and explore its various colours.

IndiGo offers a comfortable and luxurious Athens to Varanasi flight. The codeshare flights are in a codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, which makes travel more convenient and hassle-free. To make the journey even better, IndiGo offers complimentary services to thor passengers. Some of the services include zero convenience fee, an extra 10 kg baggage allowance, a free seat including XL seats, a free snack combo of your choice, free express check-in, free priority boarding, reduced cancellation on domestic flights, etc. IndiGo also offers the lowest-fare flight from Athens to Varanasi and also from Varanasi to Athens flight tickets.

• Flight distance:Athens to Varanasi flight distance is 5688 km.
• Flight details : IndiGo offers regular and frequent flights to Varanasiin a codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines.
• Flight duration: The Athens to Varanasi flight duration is around 22 hours to 23 hours. The hours may vary depending on the number of layovers.
• Flight ticket price:Athens to Varanasi flight ticket price may vary from ₹50,000, which can range up to ₹1,0,000 depending on multiple factors.

Varanasi is also known as the gateway of spirituality that is believed to grant moksha or salvation. It is considered one of the saptapuris or seven holy cities in India, which is nearly 5 thousand years old. The city is located between the rivers Varuna and Asi that drain into the Ganga. It is considered the city where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are essentially worshipped. You can enjoy sacred bathing at the holy Ganga ghats, visit numerous temples, enjoy boat rides, shop in the bazaars, and eat delectable cuisines. Varanasi is a fascinating microcosm of India.

Places to visit in Varanasi

• Ghats of Varanasi: There are numerous places to visit in Varanasi. There are nearly a hundred ghats and four main ghats where roads reach the riverbank namely Dasashwamedh, Harishchandra, Assi, and Raj Ghat. The sacred Panchaganga Ghat is the confluence of five rivers – the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Karuna, and Dhootpara. Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the main and popular ghats in Varanasi. In Dashashwamedh Ghat, King Dasarath performed the putra-kameshthi yagna to beget children. In the Manikarnika Ghat, the salvation rituals of the dead bodies are being performed.
• Temple in Varanasi:Temples are one of the most prominent attractions in Varanasi. One must visit the various temples located at different places in Varanasi. Some of the most popular temples in Varanasi include Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan, Kaalbhairav, and Vishalakshi Temple, where Goddess Sati's earrings fell.
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU): The university is spread over 1,350 acres with over 128 departments. It is one of the world's three largest residential universities. The university has a statue of founder Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya that greets visitors in front of the New Vishwanath Temple built by him. There is also Bharat Kala Bhavan near the university which is a rich repository of art and heritage.
• Ramnagar Fort:Ramnagar Fort has royal carriages, unique weapons, and exquisite artefacts besides the legendary Ramnagar Clock made in 1872. The fort was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh. In the Saraswati Bhavan Museum in Ramnagar Fort, you can see several collections of coins that were used by Maharaja Prabhu Narain Singh, who tossed coins high in the air and shot them with a rifle as practice. Opposite Ramnagar Fort, there is a narrow lane that takes you to the paternal home of India's second Prime Minister.
• Centre for Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation: There are plenty of things to explore and activities to do in Varanasi. The Centre for Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation is a place where you can learn Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation from various institutes that offer these services.

Varanasi Airport

Varanasi Airport is also popularly known as Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. It is located 26 km northwest of Varanasi, which is the distance of the airport from its city centre. The IATA code of Varanasi Airport is VNS. There are two terminals in the airport. One serves domestic flights and the other serves international flights. The airport offers services of free trolleys, ATM and cash machines, medical facilities, car rental services, currency exchange, etc to make your travel more convenient and hassle-free.

Athens is the ancient capital of Europe. It is a place steeped in history that belongs to the Neolithic age. One can enjoy the cultural legacy of the city by visiting scenic monuments, hilltops, forts, temples, and several other heritage places. You can get well acquainted with the traditional lifestyles of the city. You can take a walking tour and get familiar with its modern infrastructure, unique nightlife, traditional meeting points, and popular landmarks.

Athens Airport

The IATA code of the Athens International Airport is ATH. The airport is located 35km from the Athens city centre. The airport offers facilities such as Wi-Fi service, Business lounges, Banks, ATMs and post offices, a Minimarket, Pharmacy, Baby rooms, Rental car desks, Currency exchange, an Internet centre, Executive services, etc, for a seamless travel experience.

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