Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 33 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Lucknow and Chennai have the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
Every week, there are 13 flights from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, go for the 11:35 IndiGo flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from MAA to LKO is 18:00 with IndiGo.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Lucknow (and perhaps some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between MAA and LKO:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MAA to LKO, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within India. As long as you have some other form of identification, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is 78 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 160 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to LKO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Reserve a hotel near LKO if you're on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
From Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 48 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lucknow in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Lucknow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to LKO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lucknow
Once you've locked in your flights from MAA to LKO, you'll need to find a hotel in Lucknow. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are top attractions which should be on any good Lucknow itinerary.
Complete your Lucknow trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lucknow.