Cheap Flights to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
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Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, formerly Amausi Airport, is located in Amausi, about 12 to 14 kilometers from Lucknow city center. Renamed in 2008 to honor India’s fifth Prime Minister, the airport is the 11th-busiest in India, serving nearly 6.5 million passengers, and functions as a focus city for IndiGo, with the state-of-the-art Terminal 3 opening in March 2024.
Airport code
LKO (ICAO: VILK)
Location
Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Distance from city center
Approximately 12–14 km
Airlines serving
IndiGo (focus city), Air India, SpiceJet, Saudia
Popular Routes to and from Lucknow
New Delhi anchors Lucknow’s domestic network, alongside strong Gulf connections and a long-haul route to Saudi Arabia.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata
International
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Lucknow. Demand rises significantly around major Indian holiday travel periods, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, celebrated for its Mughal-era architecture, including landmarks like the Bara Imambara. The city’s refined Awadhi cuisine and rich cultural heritage reflect centuries of history as a major center of North Indian art, poetry, and courtly tradition.
Things to Know When Flying Into Lucknow
IndiGo leads with 55% of all routes at Lucknow, making it by far the airport’s dominant carrier.
Saudia operates the airport’s longest nonstop route, a 6.5-hour flight to Jeddah.
The Red Line metro (North-South Corridor) connects the airport to Hazratganj in about 20 to 25 minutes.
The airport has earned recognition for its environmental initiatives, including a Silver rating in the 2024 Green Airports Recognition.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
IndiGo is the largest carrier at Lucknow, leading a network of 9 airlines that includes Air India, SpiceJet, and Saudia, connecting to 22 destinations.
Yes, Lucknow offers 7 international routes, with the United Arab Emirates as the primary market, alongside a long-haul connection to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
New Delhi is the busiest route from Lucknow, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in Amausi, about 12 to 14 kilometers from Lucknow city center.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well, with earlier booking recommended around major Indian holiday travel periods.
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