Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Varanasi. While takeoff from Delhi offers some visual interest on the right, the landing approach into Varanasi on the left provides far more dramatic and distinctive geography—the Ganges River's meanders are iconic and unmistakable. The left side captures the defining feature of this route.

During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Delhi typically departs eastbound (Runway 09L/R or 27L/R depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the Yamuna River floodplain and the sprawling urban grid of Delhi's eastern suburbs as you climb. Left seats face the western industrial areas and are less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (meandering through the departure corridor), Delhi's urban sprawl extending east toward Noida, Aravalli Hills (distant, southwest-facing from right side), Indira Gandhi International Airport complex itself receding below.

When landing at Varanasi (VNS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Varanasi typically lands on Runway 09 (eastbound approach). Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Ganges River's dramatic meanders and the ghats of Varanasi's old city during descent. The river's distinctive horseshoe bends are a striking landmark. Right seats face the flat Gangetic Plain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Ganges River with its characteristic tight meanders and oxbow formations, Varanasi's dense old city (visible as a compact urban cluster on the river's west bank), the flat Gangetic Plain extending north and east, Varanasi Airport runway and surrounding agricultural fields.

The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path travels southeast across the Gangetic Plain. Notable features include the Ganges River itself (visible as a silvery ribbon winding through the plain), scattered towns and agricultural fields, and the relatively flat terrain throughout. The Vindhya Range sits far to the south but is typically beyond the horizon. The landscape is predominantly rural with patches of cultivation and occasional small urban centers. No major mountain ranges cross this route—it remains within the Indo-Gangetic Plain.