Air India AI9705 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AI9705 flight operated by Air India on Sep 21, 2026, flying from New Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS), departed at 17:56 and is expected to arrive at 19:01 at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m early
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
D,E
Boarding Gate
D13
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed New Delhi and is expected to arrive in Varanasi at 19:01.
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
D,E
Boarding Gate
D5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
D,E
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AI9705
AI9705 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AI9705 flight from New Delhi to Varanasi on 9/21/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 10m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
2y, 10m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Unknown
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 38% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 69% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AI9705
Trip.com historical records show that the last AI9705 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from DEL at approximately 17:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in VNS at 19:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Sep 17 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | B38M | 18:05 | 19:12 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | B38M | 18:37 | 19:44 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | A20N | 18:00 | 19:13 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | A20N | 17:53 | 19:00 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 21 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | A20N | 17:56 | 19:01 | En route |
| Tue, Sep 22 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | A20N | 17:45 | 19:30 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Sep 23 | New Delhi (DEL) | Varanasi (VNS) | A20N | 17:45 | 19:30 | Scheduled |
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AI9705 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AI9705 is 60% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
20%
60 mins late
13%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
63%
On time
17%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
13%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ai9705?
Flight ai9705 has departed (status: En route). Departure 17:56, estimated arrival 19:01 (updated Sep 21, 2026).Is flight ai9705 on time today?
Flight ai9705 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 17:56 and is estimated to arrive at 19:01.Has flight ai9705 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ai9705 is scheduled to depart at 17:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:56, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 21, 2026).When is flight ai9705 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ai9705 is scheduled to arrive at 19:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:01. Status is En route as of Sep 21, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ai9705?
For flight ai9705, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is D5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ai9705 fly?
Flight ai9705 is operated by Air India from New Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 45 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight ai9705?
Track flight ai9705 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ai9705 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ai9705 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 21, 2026). Contact Air India or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ai9705 departed from New Delhi?
Flight ai9705 has departed from New Delhi (DEL) at 17:56 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight ai9705?
Flight ai9705 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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