Flying from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 1 hour.
Lucknow and Varanasi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from LKO to VNS start at 18:20 — the first with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Alliance Air. In total, you can take your pick of 98 weekly Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LKO to VNS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Varanasi (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LKO to VNS flights is IndiGo.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LKO and VNS:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight is £25. A round-trip ticket right now is £51. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LKO to VNS.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LKO to VNS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
When it comes to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.64% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is around 11 miles from central Lucknow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LKO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're landing on a late Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to the centre of Varanasi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 15 miles away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Varanasi. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LKO to VNS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Varanasi. Around 180 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 160 miles north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.