Travelling from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), you'll have a good selection of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Lucknow is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in Lucknow, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to LKO.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to LKO leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and LKO:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to LKO flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a major connection point.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LKO instead:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to the centre of Lucknow is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Right now, Rs53,325 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs127,073. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to LKO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Lucknow based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Lucknow is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 42ºC. Book your London to LKO flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lucknow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Lucknow right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Victoria Memorial are major attractions which should feature on any good Lucknow itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've visited Lucknow, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Agra to check off its popular sights. From Taj Mahal to Taj Mahal Ticket Counter and Taj Mahal, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, consider Varanasi, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Lucknow. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा) are key reasons to visit.