Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Chennai and Lucknow follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Every week, there are 13 Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 11:35 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 11:40 with IndiGo.
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 catch your MAA to LKO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Lucknow (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to LKO flights. A dependable 85.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAA and LKO include:
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Currently, R 876 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,003. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAA to LKO by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAA to LKO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LKO instead:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Lucknow. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lucknow based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Lucknow during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to LKO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Lucknow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Lucknow, a trip to Delhi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Lucknow, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.