Travelling from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Lucknow and New Delhi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
You can choose from 1,212 weekly Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The 03:25 departure with Air India Express is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LKO to DEL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, so jetting to New Delhi (and then discovering more of India!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering LKO to DEL flights, with 71.27% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LKO and DEL:
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Chandigarh Airport
Allahabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 764. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,501. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LKO to DEL, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
69.64% of flights taking off from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Lucknow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LKO? If you're boarding an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're landing on a late Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Pick up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore New Delhi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport to the centre of New Delhi has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New Delhi in April.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LKO to DEL in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited New Delhi, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 3 kilometres west to Delhi to tick off its popular sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, consider Kanpur, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are among its highlights.
