Flying from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The timezone in Lucknow is UTC+5:30, which is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in Lucknow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to LKO.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Istanbul to LKO departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is around 48 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and LKO:
King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 57 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to LKO:
About Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LKO:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Lucknow. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 48 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Book a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport from C$242 or travel return from just C$595. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to lock in flight tickets from Istanbul to LKO. You're more likely to score a great deal and have more options for departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Lucknow, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Lucknow. May is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to LKO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 24ºC.
More about Lucknow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lucknow right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Lucknow is to explore its most popular attractions. Highlights include Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
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