Lucknow International Airport (LKO) or Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Lucknow, the state capital of India's Uttar Pradesh, is served by the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. It is 10 kilometers from the city center in the Amausi neighborhood and was once known as the "Amausi International Airport."

• Address/ Location: Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226009
• IATA code: LKO
• Airport pin code: 226009
• Distance from the city center: 10 KM
• Flight tracker: goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html

Lucknow is the focus city for IndiGo. IndiGo operates more than 150 non-stop weekly flights between Lucknow and other key destinations.

There are two terminals – domestic and international.

Terminal 1

This terminal is exclusively for handling the International flights. It has an area of 9,500 sq. meters with a per hour handling capacity of 235 incoming and 235 outgoing passengers. It has 11 check-in counters, 6 immigration desks, 5 customs desks, and 3 security kiosks.

Terminal 2

This terminal is exclusively for handling domestic flights. It has an area of 20,000 sq. meters with handling capacity of 1200 incoming & 1200 outgoing passengers. It has 17 check-in counters and 5 security kiosks.

While you wait at the Lucknow Airport, spend your time

• Shopping at Duty Free shops for reasonable prices.
• Luxuriating in the traditional souvenirs from the City of Tehzeeb.
• Getting your hands on the books at the in-house BookStore.
• Relaxing at the Massage Parlors, another reason to reach early for a flight.
• Relishing your taste buds with offerings from several restaurants and cafes.
• Snacking at the kiosk for cheaper hunger relief.

This Airport provides a myriad of facilities and services so that you can enjoy your stay.

Here are a few places near the Lucknow airport that you must visit on your trip to this region.

• Bara Imambara: Asafi Imambara, also known as Bara Imambara, is one of Lucknow's most important historical sites. It was built in 1784. The complex was constructed by Asaf-ud-Daula, one of the illustrious Nawabs of Awadh, and includes the Asfi Mosque, a sizable mosque, the Bhul Bhulaiya, and a stepwell with flowing water (Shahi Baoli).
• Chota Imambara: Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh, constructed the towering historical building known as Chota Imambara in 1838. It is also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak, and it was initially constructed as a gathering place for Shia believers.
• Rumi Darvaza: Make your way to the Rumi Darwaza, an impressive gateway that is situated between Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara, if you want to see the magnificence of Awadhi style architecture in action. This gate, which Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula constructed in 1784, is around 60 feet tall and frequently serves as the Lucknow city logo.

These are some of the destinations you should not miss on your trip to the serene city of Lucknow.