Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Lucknow Airport (LKO): what you need to know
Lucknow's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Lucknow ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAD to LKO flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and LKO:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Jeddah Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Lucknow Airport (LKO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport flight is $719. A return fare is currently $2,341. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to LKO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lucknow Airport (LKO)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LKO:
Getting from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Lucknow Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Lucknow. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lucknow Airport (LKO)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Lucknow based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lucknow is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lucknow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to LKO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Lucknow, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 418 kilometres north-west to Delhi to check off its top attractions. From Akshardham Park to Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kanpur is another well-known destination in India and is around 72 kilometres south-west of Lucknow. No journey is complete without experiencing ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
