Travelling from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Lucknow and Kolkata are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LKO to CCU flight.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Kolkata (and maybe even some other exciting parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for LKO to CCU flights, with 90.38% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LKO and CCU:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Guwahati Airport
Varanasi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport flight is $76. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $151. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LKO to CCU.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Lucknow Airport (LKO)
Of the flights that depart from Lucknow Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Lucknow Airport from central Lucknow, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LKO? If you've booked an early flight from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Grab a Kolkata Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kolkata Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
January is the busiest month for flights from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kolkata in June.
When reserving your flight from Lucknow Airport to Kolkata Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LKO to CCU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without dropping by Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.