Varanasi Airport to Assi Ghat: Distance, Time, Taxi Fare (2025)

The distance from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Assi Ghat is 27–28 km via Ring Road and BHU–Lanka, and the drive typically takes 40–60 minutes in normal traffic.

Key fact	Detail
Distance	27–28 km
Time	40–60 minutes
Best route	Ring Road → BHU Gate → Lanka → Assi plaza
Typical fare	Sedan ₹800–900 · SUV ₹1,150–1,350

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Flash Offer: ₹690 sedan drop when you call within 2 hours of pickup (weekday, non-festival, 15-minute standby for Assi plaza).

Best Varanasi Airport to Assi Ghat route

Follow Ring Road eastbound, cross the Harhua flyover, and continue toward the BHU Gate signal. Turn right through the BHU–Lanka stretch, which feeds directly into the Assi Ghat circle. If BHU traffic is gridlocked, detour via Nagwa bypass to rejoin the southern ghat road. Morning commuters after 8 AM and evening café crowds after 7 PM can extend the last kilometre by 10 minutes.

Varanasi Airport to Assi Ghat taxi fare

• Economy sedan: ₹800–900 standard; Flash ₹690 when you confirm within 2 hours (weekday, sedan-only, 15-minute standby).
• Mid SUV: ₹1,150–1,350, helpful for bulk luggage or film crews.
• Tempo Traveller: ₹2,100 with allowance included, popular for yoga groups.
• Night buffer: ₹150 after 9 PM; waived on prepaid slips.

*Flash fare not valid on Dev Deepawali, holiday weekends, or festival barricade days and applies to direct Assi plaza hotel drops within city limits.

For combinations covering Dashashwamedh or Sarnath, review the airport taxi fares 2025 matrix.

Pickup at VNS and drop at Assi Ghat

Drivers meet you inside arrivals at Gate 3 beside the Costa Coffee counter. On arrival at Assi, they stage near the ghat plaza parking loop or drop you at the Nagwa lane if the riverfront is cordoned for Subah-e-Banaras rehearsals. Inform the dispatcher if you carry musical instruments or yoga mats so a larger boot vehicle is assigned.

Varanasi Airport to Assi Ghat map and landmarks

Notable checkpoints include BHU Trauma Centre, Lanka market, and Assi circle. When the main circle is sealed for VIP visits, cars loop through Nagwa bridge and re-enter Assi from the southern embankment, adding roughly eight minutes.

Varanasi Airport to Assi Ghat FAQs

How far is Assi Ghat from VNS airport?

It is a 27–28 km trip that spans 40–60 minutes depending on BHU gate traffic and ghat barricades.

How long does the taxi take if I land early morning?

Flights landing before 5 AM face light traffic, finishing in about 40 minutes—ideal for catching the Subah-e-Banaras program.

Is Ola or Uber reliable for Assi drops?

Ola/Uber work but may turn down rides when Assi's one-way loop is congested. Reserved cabs wait through the lane closures and provide porter help.

What is the cheapest airport transfer to Assi?

Shared autos need three changes and take over 90 minutes. A ₹800 fixed-fare sedan is the quickest and most reliable option with GST receipts.

What time should I leave to attend Subah-e-Banaras?

To reach before the 5:15–5:30 AM start, schedule a 4:30 AM hotel departure or land at least two hours earlier if coming straight from the airport. Check the Assi Ghat Aarti Timings 2025 for seasonal slots.

Varanasi Airport to Assi Ghat safety and reliability

All airport drivers carry verified IDs, share live GPS links, and provide printed invoices on request. Confirm fare and vehicle number via WhatsApp before boarding and share it with a family member. For pre-dawn Subah-e-Banaras drops, request a female-friendly driver pairing if travelling solo.