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LKO Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

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Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) serves Lucknow. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALKO
ICAOVILK
Non-stop9
Airlines9
TimezoneAsia/Calcutta
Elevation125 m

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The airport in numbers

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 508,563 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 5.7M in 2018.

Passengers / year
508,563
as of 2022
Peak traffic
5.7M
in 2018
Elevation
125 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports Authority of India
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lucknow

Train & bus: Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Distances

From LKO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Lucknow9 km20 min₹196–₹311
Kanpur63 km66 min₹1114–₹1769
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Lucknow ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: IndiGo Airlines · Air India Limited · Go Air · Jet Airways · Air Sahara · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Spicejet · Fly Dubai · Oman Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Lucknow shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to the centre of Lucknow?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I use a ride app from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?
Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.
What's the cheapest way from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lucknow?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I get from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Delhi, Mumbai, Patina, Dehra Dun. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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