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Easy Connect Model - Varanasi

June 17 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 67 0

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, became the first city in India to be integrated into the Easy Connect model for international travel.
Under the new model, international passengers from Varanasi can complete immigration and baggage formalities before reaching Delhi, enabling seamless onward international connections.
The initiative marks the beginning of India's hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aimed at improving connectivity between regional cities and global destinations.
The programme seeks to simplify passenger transfers, reduce transit inconvenience and improve operational efficiency.
The initiative aligns with the Government's vision of extending world-class international connectivity beyond metropolitan cities.
The Easy Connect model is expected to strengthen the role of regional airports and promote balanced growth in India's aviation sector and inbound tourism.