Travelling from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours 30 minutes behind Lucknow.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LKO to IST flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LKO and IST:
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, R 3,378 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,758. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LKO to IST if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LKO to IST by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, data shows 69.64% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport from central Lucknow, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LKO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel near IST if you have a late Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
When booking your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LKO to IST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.