Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lucknow Airport (LKO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Chennai and Lucknow follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from MAA to LKO start at 05:40 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 16:00 with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAA to LKO flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Lucknow (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates MAA to LKO flights, with 74.14% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MAA and LKO:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lucknow Airport (LKO)
At the moment, AED 252 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 587. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAA to LKO by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometers from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lucknow Airport (LKO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LKO instead:
Getting from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Lucknow Airport to the center of Lucknow has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lucknow Airport (LKO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Lucknow. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lucknow is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
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
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lucknow. Around 418 kilometers away to the north-west, top sights here include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Kanpur is another standout destination in India and is around 72 kilometers south-west of Lucknow. No journey is complete without visiting ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.