If you are planning a visit to Lucknow from New Delhi, booking a flight would be the most convenient option. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport serves the city of Lucknow and its IATA code is LKO.
The air ticket prices for Delhi to Lucknow flights start at Rs.1337 and go as high as Rs.11,629, depending on the booking time, flight route and the availability.
It will be convenient if you book a round trip, as the cost is less than two single trips. You can also pre-order your desired meal in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and save some on the overall airfare. It is highly recommended that you book a Delhi to Lucknow flight a month in advance.
Air India, GoAir, Indigo and Vistara are among the major airlines with daily Delhi to Lucknow flights flying on a daily basis. Apart from direct flights, there are several connecting flights that these airlines offer. The layover for the connecting Delhi to Lucknow flights are in cities such as, Dehradun, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar and Varanasi.
Delhi Airport facilities
Indira Gandhi International Airport offers advanced services such as medical assistance and these are located at both the terminals. There are foreign currency exchange facilities provided by Thomas Cook at both the domestic arrivals and departures of Terminal 3. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for 45 minutes. Childcare facilities are in all the terminals. At the Terminal 3 departures, you can head to coffee shops such as Costa Coffee and Caffecino.
Lucknow Airport facilities
At the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, you will find facilities such as ATM machines. Luggage trolleys are free here. There is a pre-paid taxi counter at the arrivals section. Apart from that, you will find a pharmacy at Terminal 2 that is run by M/S Himalaya Drug Co.
Baggage Information, Security Check-in and Document required
The baggage allowance differs across different airlines. IndiGo and GoAir offer the most number of Delhi to Lucknow flights on a daily basis. The baggage allowance of these airlines are as follows:
IndiGo: The free check-in baggage allowance for all domestic IndiGo flights is 15kg. The hand luggage that can be carried per passenger should not exceed more than 7kg.
GoAir: GoAir offers a maximum weight of 7kg as cabin baggage and 15kg as check-in baggage for the passengers travelling in GoSmart (Economy) class. The baggage allowance for GoBusiness travellers is 7kg as cabin luggage and 35kg as check-in baggage.
Along with the e-ticket, passengers are required to carry some documents for identification proof to enter the airport. Any of the documents mentioned below will let passengers enter the airport:
- A voter ID card.
- PAN Card provided by the Income Tax Department.
- A valid Passport.
- Valid birth certificate if travelling with infants.
- School ID card for children.
- Photo Credit card.
- Photo ID card issued by the government or reputed private organization.
- Driving License.
Places to visit in Delhi
Delhi offers several parks and gardens, as well as innumerable historic attractions. These are few places that you can visit:
- Jahanpanah City Forest: Jahanpanah City Forest has abundant coverings of trees and houses a large variety of birds. There are milestones and bridges with seats at the park. You will find people jogging, running or even doing yoga here. The IGI airport is 16km from here.
- Red Fort: Famously known as Lal Quila, it is a great symbol of Mughal-era architecture. Apart from the museums here, the evening Sound and Light show makes it a must-visit. The airport is 20.4 km far from here.
Places to visit in Lucknow
Lucknow is the city that was once the home of Nawabs. The city has attractions and places that ooze royal grandeur. These are the places you can explore when in Delhi:
- Hussainabad Clock Tower: A prominent and tallest structure in the city, this clock tower is a fine example of Victorian Gothic style of architecture in India. This famous attraction is 20km away from the airport just a mile away from Rumi Darwaza, is another attraction.
- Residency: Spare some moments to go back to the time when the British used to rule India. Apart from the ruins and the leafy compound, it also has a small museum in the main building and a cemetery around the ruins of St. Mary’s church. It is around 15km from the airport.
- Bara Imambara: Undoubtedly, a must-visit when in Lucknow, the main attraction here is the Bhul Bhulaiya which is basically a confusing network of narrow passageways that somehow leads to the rooftop balconies. You can also cover the Chota Imambara and Hussainabad Picture Gallery that are at walking distances from here. It is 18km from the airport.
Shops and restaurants in Lucknow
Popular for its rich cuisine, Lucknow is a paradise for people who love to eat. Here are few places for a heads up for the exploration of the city.
- Janpath Market: This market is located in the heart of city and about 14km the airport. Get in the feel of Nawabs with chikan embroidered apparels for both men and women. The market is traffic free for a seamless shopping experience. Buy the extensive variety of ittars and perfumes that Lucknow is also known for.
- Phoenix United Mall: One of the biggest and high-end mall in Lucknow. If you are more into brands, you will find plenty here. Van Heusen, Calvin Klein and Colorbar USA are few among the renowned brands in the mall. There’s also a food court and movie theatre available. The airport is around 5km from here.
- Lalbagh: All street food joints in Lalbagh area serve delicious food. From biryani corners and sweet shops, you will find them all here. The best suggestion would be to start from a good breakfast from The Good Bakery. It is 14km from the airport.
- Tunday Kababi: This is among the famous places in the city for Galauti Kebab. There are many outlets of this famous food joint, the closest one from the airport is in Chowk which about 13km.
Weather in Lucknow
Lucknow has warm and temperate weather. The temperature can exceed 40°C during the summer. The winters are cooler with average temperature around 15°C.
