Lucknow to Gorakhpur flights
Gorakhpur lies 243 km (151 mi) east of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lucknow | Gorakhpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 674,246 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | BWA, 82 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lucknow
Lucknow is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,996 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 70 km).
Arriving in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gorakhpur Airport (GOP, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | BWA | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,843 ft | 358 ft |
| Gorakhpur Airport (regional) | GOP | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 259 ft |
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Staying in Gorakhpur
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur. Of the 129 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 3 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 2,261 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gorakhpur from Lucknow?
243 km (151 mi) in a straight line, east of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Gorakhpur by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Gorakhpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Gorakhpur flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA); Gorakhpur also has GOP.
Where can I stay in Gorakhpur?
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.