Flying from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Washington DC: what you need to know
Washington DC is nine hours 30 minutes behind Lucknow, where Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located. Washington DC observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your LKO to Washington DC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from LKO to Washington DC, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Lucknow to LKO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near LKO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, 69.64% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Washington DC
RM1,937 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC flight. Return flight tickets start from RM3,421. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from LKO to Washington DC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Book a hotel close to DCA if you're coming in on a late flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and see more of Washington DC and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from LKO to Washington DC.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Once your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is roughly 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
After stepping off your LKO to Washington DC flight, unwind at a hotel near IAD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at IAD can get you a lower rate.
You'll find Washington Dulles International Airport at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Step off your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC and go straight to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. Central Washington DC is around 48 kilometres from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and usually takes 50 minutes to reach driving.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel close to BWI. Settle in at one of these stays after your LKO to Washington DC flight:
Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey by picking up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget make getting on the road effortless.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from BWI two weeks before your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC for the most affordable rates.
Best time to go to Washington DC
Travel to Washington DC during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LKO to Washington DC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Washington DC:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The White House, White House Historical Association and National Mall are must-do's during your Washington DC adventure.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.