Travelling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow Airport (LKO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Lucknow's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kolkata.
Each week, there are 13 Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, go for the 05:35 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:40 with IndiGo.
Your CCU to LKO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Lucknow (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With a dependable 93.27% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering CCU to LKO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CCU and LKO:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Guwahati Airport
Varanasi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow Airport (LKO)
46 € is currently the best price for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport flight. Return flights start from 94 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CCU to LKO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kolkata Airport, 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kolkata Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CCU? If you've booked an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lucknow Airport (LKO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LKO if you're catching a late Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
From Lucknow Airport, Lucknow is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lucknow Airport (LKO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Lucknow. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lucknow is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Kolkata Airport to Lucknow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCU to LKO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lucknow. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
If you want to check out another corner of India, consider Kanpur, roughly 72 kilometres south-west of Lucknow. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple are the start of reasons to visit.