Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
New Delhi and Lucknow share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from DEL to LKO start at 05:15 — the earliest with Air India Express. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 1,212 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DEL to LKO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Travel nonstop to Lucknow with these popular carriers and get to know this amazing part of India:
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 76.13% of services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to LKO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DEL and LKO include:
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Dehra Dun Airport
Jaipur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
At the moment, $58 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $120. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DEL to LKO by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DEL to LKO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.17% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Reserve a hotel near LKO if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to central Lucknow has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Lucknow in April.
The warmest month in Lucknow is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to LKO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lucknow. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Lucknow, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.