All about Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow

The Lucknow airport is one of the largest airports in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier called the Amausi Airport, it was rechristened as the Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in 2008, named after the country’s fifth prime minister. The airport was granted an international airport status in May 2012.

Lucknow Airport: Quick facts

Name: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Total area: 5,094,100 sqm

Terminal 3*: 88,000 sqm

Terminal 2: 20,850 sqm

Designated capacity: 43 million

Runway dimension: 2,744×45 m

Apron: 19

Taxiway: 7

Boarding bridges: 2

Security gates: 9 domestic, 3 international

IATA Code: LKO

Owner & operator: Adani Group

Construction cost: Rs 1,383 crore

Start of operations: 1986

International: Yes

Cargo handling capacity: 5,000 mt annually

Address: Amausi, Lucknow, 226009, Uttar Pradesh, India

*The new terminal building T3 for the Lucknow Airport is made after dismantling Terminal – in order to cater the increasing international and domestic passengers.

Lucknow Airport Terminal-3 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10, 2024, inaugurated the Integrated Terminal-3 (T3) of the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. Constructed at a cost of Rs 2,400 crore, the terminal is equipped to accommodate 4,000 passengers during peak hours. It will cater to both domestic and international flights.

In 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the expansion and upgrade of the integrated terminals in Lucknow. The new integrated terminal (T3) has an area of 88,000 sqm and an annual capacity to handle 2.6 million international and 11 million domestic passenger traffic. The new terminal building would cater to the requirement of passenger growth up to 2030-31. Its capacity will be expanded to handle 38 million passengers per annum when the master plan is completed in 2047-48.

Lucknow Airport: Opening

The airport started operations in 1986. At the time, it operated flights only to Mumbai and Delhi.

 

Lucknow Airport: Location

Located in Amausi, 12 km from the Lucknow city centre. It is the 12th busiest airport in India.

 

Lucknow Airport: Owner and management

The airport is owned and managed by business conglomerate, Adani Group. In November 2020, the Airport Authority of India lost ownership of the airport to Adani Group. Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) incorporated a 100% subsidiary, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL). AEL holds a 51% share in the airport and the remaining 49% is held by AAHL.

 

Lucknow airport: Capacity

The airport handled over 5 million passengers, with more than 42,000 aircraft movements in the fiscal year 2022–2023.

 

Facilities at Lucknow Airport

• Lost & found
• Baby care
• Medical facilities
• Airport assistance
• Prayer room
• Cargo
• Passengers with reduced mobility
• Forex & ATMs
• Restaurants
• Smoking room
• Baby care room
• Free Wifi
• Cargo operations

 

Airlines running operations from Lucknow Airport

Currently, 12 airlines run operations from the Lucknow Airport to 33 destinations. These include:

• Air India
• Indigo
• Vistara
• Akasa Air
• Air Asia India
• Thai AirAsia
• Saudia
• Alliance Air
• Salam Air
• Air India Express
• Flynas
• Fly Dubai

 

Lucknow Airport: Connectivity

Even though the airport is located 12 km from the city centre, it enjoys easy connectivity with the rest of the city through the Lucknow Metro CCS Metro Station. Lying 100 metres from the airport, the station can be easily approached on foot. Travellers can hire private taxis and autos to reach any part of the city at affordable prices.

 

Lucknow Airport: Connectivity with other airports

Currently, the CCSIA connects 25 domestic destinations and eight international destinations.

Domestic destinations

1. Ahmedabad
2. Delhi
3. Bangalore
4. Chandigarh
5. Mumbai
6. Kolkata
7. Indore
8. Hyderabad
9. Pune
10. Dehradun
11. Goa
12. Jaipur
13. Chennai
14. Patna
15. Varanasi
16. Prayagraj
17. Nagpur
18. Amritsar
19. Guwahati
20. Ranch
21. Srinagar
22. Jaipur
23. Bhubaneswar
24. Raipur
25. Kochi

International destinations

1. Dubai
2. Muscat
3. Riyadh
4. Abu Dhabi
5. Dammam
6. Bangkok
7. Jeddah
8. Sharjah

Lucknow Airport: Contact information

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Amausi, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh, 226009

Tel: +91 8188068811

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

 

FAQs

Which is the nearest railway station to the airport?

The Charbagh Railway Station is 9 km from the airport.

How do I get to the airport on public transport?

The airport is connected with the Lucknow Metro. Private services like prepaid taxis and autos are available for hire.

Does the Lucknow Airport have metro connectivity?

Yes, the airport is serviced by the Chaudhary Charan Singh Metro Station, lying at a distance of 100 metres.

Does Lucknow Airport have a lounge?

Yes, the lounge is located at the domestic departures near gate 5. The lounge welcomes walk-up and pay-in customers.

Does the Lucknow Airport have international operations?

Yes, the Lucknow Airport has international operations. The airport was granted international airport status in May 2012.

(Feature image: Instagram/lkoairport)

 

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