Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): what you need to know
The timezone in Lucknow is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to LKO flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and LKO:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Currently, 341 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 691 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to LKO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to LKO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LKO:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
From Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lucknow in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport for May if you want to visit Lucknow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LKO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Lucknow, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 418 kilometres north-west to Delhi to check off its leading sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Lucknow, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.