Aurangabad to Lucknow flight guide — airlines, non-stop vs connecting options, fares, Chikkalthana and CSIA terminals.
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Quick answer: Aurangabad to Lucknow flights take about ≈ 2h (non-stop, when available) or ≈ 3–4h via BOM/DEL, ≈ 1 flight daily (IndiGo — may be 1-stop via BOM or DEL seasonally). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXU–LKO fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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IndiGo has periodically operated a near-direct Aurangabad–Lucknow service, sometimes with a technical stop at Mumbai or Bhopal. Non-stop availability on this route is seasonal and depends on load — it is not a guaranteed daily non-stop as of June 2026. When non-stop service is not active, travellers have two main options: IndiGo via Mumbai (IXU–BOM–LKO, ≈ 3.5h total) or IndiGo/Air India via Delhi (IXU–DEL–LKO, ≈ 3–4h total). Check FlightGPT's live search for your exact travel date to confirm which routing is cheapest and fastest.
Economy one-way fares start from ≈ ₹3,000–5,500 on a 3–4 week advance booking for the IXU–LKO route. Last-minute (within 48h) fares can jump to ₹9,000–14,000 on this low-frequency route — the limited seat inventory makes early booking especially important. Return fares for a 3–5 night heritage trip are typically ₹7,000–13,000 in the shoulder season. Lucknow is a popular destination during Eid and Lucknow Mahotsav (November) — book 6–8 weeks ahead if your dates align with local festivals.
No visa is required for domestic Indian travel. A government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar card (physical or DigiLocker), PAN card, driving licence, or Indian passport — must be presented at check-in and CISF security. As of June 2026, both Chikkalthana (IXU) and Lucknow (LKO) airports accept DigiLocker-hosted digital documents. DigiYatra biometric boarding is available at Lucknow (LKO) — enrol once via the mobile app for queue-free boarding. For group bookings, ensure every individual has their own valid ID at the airport counter.
The Aurangabad–Lucknow train journey involves a change at Manmad and then Bhusaval or Itarsi, taking a total of 20–26h by the fastest combination. 3AC fares run ≈ ₹1,200–1,800 — significantly cheaper but a full day lost to travel. For business travellers or those with limited time, the ≈ 2–4h flight is the obvious choice. However, if you're planning a multi-day Aurangabad–Ajanta excursion before heading north, the train overnight is a budget-friendly way to arrive in Lucknow fresh for a morning nawabi breakfast at Tunday Kebabi, the city's famed institution.
Lucknow Airport (LKO) is a modern facility with international and domestic terminals. IndiGo and Air India use the domestic terminal. From LKO to Hazratganj (city centre) it is ≈ 17 km — an Ola/Uber takes 30–45 min and costs ₹300–500. The UP Metro (Lucknow Metro) does not currently reach the airport; a pre-paid taxi from the counter outside arrivals is recommended. LKO has good shopping and food courts pre-security, and DigiYatra biometric boarding is available for frequent domestic travellers. Parking is available at standard AAI rates.
Lucknow's Nawabi heritage distinguishes it from other North Indian cities — the Bara Imambara (a 18th-century labyrinthine monument), Rumi Darwaza, and British Residency ruins make for a genuinely unique day of exploration. The city's culinary identity — Tunday Kababi's galouti kebabs, basket chaat, and the Aminabad market's Mughlai sweets — is reason enough to visit. A Lucknow trip pairs well with a day trip to Ayodhya (≈ 130 km) or Kanpur (≈ 80 km). Coming from Aurangabad — itself a city of Mughal grandeur (Bibi Ka Maqbara, the Ellora caves) — Lucknow makes a natural cultural counterpart for a heritage circuit of India.
A non-stop (when available) takes ≈ 2h. Via Mumbai the total is ≈ 3–3.5h; via Delhi ≈ 3.5–4h including layover.
IndiGo is the primary operator. Non-stop availability is seasonal — some schedules route via Mumbai (BOM) as a technical or connecting stop. Check live schedules for your date.
Economy one-way fares start from ≈ ₹3,000 with 3–4 week advance booking. Last-minute fares can exceed ₹12,000 due to the route's limited frequency.
Not a direct connection — the fastest train combination involves a change and takes 20–26h. 3AC fares are ≈ ₹1,200–1,800, making the flight far preferable for time-sensitive trips.
Any government-issued photo ID: Aadhaar (physical or DigiLocker digital), PAN card, driving licence, or passport. DigiYatra biometric boarding is available at Lucknow (LKO).
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) is ≈ 17 km from Hazratganj. An Ola/Uber takes 30–45 min and costs ₹300–500. No metro connection to the airport as of June 2026.
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Aurangabad to Lucknow — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Aurangabad–Lucknow prices across ; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Aurangabad to Lucknow at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available IXU–LKO fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Aurangabad and Lucknow — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 2h (non-stop, when available) or ≈ 3–4h via BOM/DEL. Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Aurangabad Lucknow ticket but are open to a layover.
Aurangabad–Lucknow pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Aurangabad Lucknow fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.