Flights to Lucknow
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,996 ft | 410 ft |
| Kanpur Airport (regional) | KNU | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,000 ft | 410 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,996 ft, LKO handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 410 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lucknow
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow to Lahore | Pakistan | 826 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Lucknow to Mumbai | India | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lucknow to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,409 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lucknow to Delhi | India | 415 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Lucknow to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,015 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Lucknow to Hyderabad | India | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Lucknow to Ahmedabad | India | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Lucknow to Peshawar | Pakistan | 1,198 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lucknow to Kolkata | India | 889 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Lucknow to Surat | India | 1,034 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Lucknow to Kabul | Afghanistan | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lucknow to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Lucknow to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 915 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Lucknow to Rawalpindi | Pakistan | 1,066 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Lucknow to Pune | India | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Lucknow to Jaipur | India | 509 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Lucknow to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lucknow to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 880 km (547 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Lucknow to Nagpur | India | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Lucknow to Multan | Pakistan | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lucknow to Indore | India | 688 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Lucknow to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Lucknow to Shanghai | China | 3,949 km (2,454 mi) | about 5 h 49 min |
| Lucknow to Chongqing | China | 2,525 km (1,569 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Lucknow to Chengdu | China | 2,292 km (1,424 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Lucknow to Beijing | China | 3,570 km (2,218 mi) | about 5 h 20 min |
| Lucknow to Guangzhou | China | 3,276 km (2,035 mi) | about 4 h 57 min |
| Lucknow to Shenzhen | China | 3,373 km (2,096 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Lucknow to Tianjin | China | 3,618 km (2,248 mi) | about 5 h 23 min |
| Lucknow to Wuhan | China | 3,266 km (2,030 mi) | about 4 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lucknow?
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, KNU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LKO from Lucknow city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lucknow on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.