Lucknow to Rawalpindi flights
Rawalpindi lies 1,066 km (662 mi) north-west of Lucknow, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
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| Lucknow | Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Pakistan |
| Population | 2.5 million | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | ISB, 21 km out |
Clocks in Rawalpindi are 30 min behind Lucknow right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rawalpindi
Crossing from India into Pakistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (PKR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
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 Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | ISB | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,001 ft | 1,761 ft |
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Staying in Rawalpindi
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (81), and 5 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,897 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rawalpindi from Lucknow?
1,066 km (662 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Rawalpindi by air?
About 2 h 7 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 Rawalpindi?
Rawalpindi is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Rawalpindi flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What currency do I need in Rawalpindi?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where can I stay in Rawalpindi?
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi, 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.