Travelling from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Lucknow and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 17:50 departure with IndiGo is the earliest available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 18:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LKO to MAA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Chennai (and then seeing more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is IndiGo.
Among carriers operating LKO to MAA flights, IndiGo has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LKO and MAA:
Kempegowda International Airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is RM294. A return plane ticket right now is RM601. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LKO to MAA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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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 meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport from central Lucknow, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LKO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chennai in April.
When reserving your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LKO to MAA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.