Lucknow to Meerut flights
Meerut lies 396 km (246 mi) north-west 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 15 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 | Meerut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | DEL, 76 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 Meerut
Meerut is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 14,534-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noida International Airport (DXN, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | DEL | 76 km (47 mi) | 14,534 ft | 777 ft |
| Noida International Airport | DXN | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,975 ft | 644 ft |
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Staying in Meerut
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Meerut. Of the 103 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 539 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Meerut from Lucknow?
396 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Meerut by air?
About 1 h 15 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 Meerut?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Meerut flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL); Meerut also has DXN.
Where can I stay in Meerut?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Meerut, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.