Lucknow's gateway connecting northern India to the world.
Opened
1986
Location
Lucknow, India
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, coded LKO/VILK, serves Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Named after former Indian Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, it is one of the busiest airports in northern India and handles both domestic and international operations.
The airport has undergone significant expansion in recent years, including a new integrated terminal building inaugurated in 2012, which modernized facilities and increased passenger handling capacity. It connects Lucknow to major Indian cities as well as international destinations in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and plays a crucial role in the region's economic and tourism development, serving pilgrims traveling to nearby religious sites as well as business and leisure travelers.
Terminals
The airport has a modern integrated terminal building (Terminal 3) inaugurated in 2012 that handles both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to the city center by road via taxis, auto-rickshaws, and city buses, with the Amausi area located approximately 14 km from central Lucknow.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, and international carriers such as Air Arabia, flydubai, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
Notable facts
- ›Named after former Indian Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
- ›Located in the Amausi area of Lucknow, approximately 14 km from the city center.
- ›The modern Terminal 3 was inaugurated in 2012, significantly boosting capacity.
- ›It is one of the major airports in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.
- ›The airport handles a mix of pilgrimage, business, and leisure traffic for the region.
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