Why go
- Capital of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Served by Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO).
History
Lucknow is a metropolis and the second largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh where it serves as the capital and the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division. The city had a population of 2.8 million according to the 2011 census, making it the eleventh most populous city and the twelfth-most populous urban agglomeration of India. It is an important centre of education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, information technology, design, gastronomy, literature, arts, tourism, music, and poetry. Lucknow, along with Agra and Varanasi, forms the backbone of the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 4 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Patina
- Air India Limited AI (A320, A321, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Dehra Dun, Delhi, Mumbai
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, 737-900, ATR 72, 737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Delhi*, Mumbai*
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 2 routes: Delhi, Mumbai
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-900, ATR 72, 737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Delhi*, Mumbai
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (A330-300) · 2 routes: Jeddah, Riyadh
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Oman Air WY (737-800) · 1 route: Muscat
- Spicejet SG (737) · 1 route: Delhi
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air India Limited AI (ATR) · 1 route: Delhi
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LKO has direct flights to 9 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Dehra Dun, Dubai…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lucknow, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.