Lucknow to Dehradun Flights 2026: Airline & Timings

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Lucknow to Dehradun flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book

Quick answer: Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 10m, operated by IndiGo (6E 515), One IndiGo non-stop on most days — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest LKO–DED fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.

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Lucknow to Dehradun flights — quick facts

6E 515: the one non-stop between Lucknow and the Doon valley

IndiGo is the only carrier flying Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop. Its flight 6E 515 has been timed for a mid-afternoon departure from Lucknow (about 15:45) with arrival at Jolly Grant around 16:55, a block of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes. Some booking sites show it daily and others show fewer days, which usually means the timetable varies by season; IndiGo's winter schedule begins on 25 Oct, 2026, and days and times can shift from then. Search your exact date on FlightGPT to confirm the flight is operating, and compare it against one-stop routings through Delhi if it is full or not running.

Who uses the Lucknow–Dehradun flight?

The route serves a lot of very specific traffic. Uttar Pradesh families send children to Dehradun's boarding schools and colleges — Doon School, Welham, the Forest Research Institute, the Indian Military Academy and UPES among them — and parents fly up for admissions, term breaks and passing-out parades. Government officers move between the two state capitals, since many Uttarakhand cadre officers have roots in UP. Pilgrims use Dehradun as a base for Haridwar, Rishikesh and the Char Dham yatra, and summer holidaymakers head for Mussoorie. Without the non-stop the alternatives are an overnight train to Dehradun or Haridwar, or a flight via Delhi.

Leaving from Amausi: getting to Lucknow airport on time

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is at Amausi, about 15 km south-west of Hazratganj. A cab takes 30–45 minutes, and Lucknow Metro's Red Line runs to the CCS Airport station, a practical option if you are travelling light from Charbagh or the Hazratganj corridor. Domestic flights operate from the newer Terminal 3, but always confirm the terminal on your boarding pass. IndiGo closes bag drop 45 minutes before departure; at Lucknow's busy afternoon bank, aim to arrive 90 minutes early. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and is the simplest way to choose a seat and skip the check-in queue if you have no bags.

Jolly Grant to your destination: distances that surprise first-timers

Jolly Grant Airport is on the eastern edge of the valley, closer to Rishikesh than to Dehradun. Typical road distances:

Prepaid taxis and app cabs wait at the terminal. With a 16:55 arrival, you will reach Mussoorie after dark in winter, so drive carefully or stay in Dehradun.

IndiGo baggage on the Lucknow–Dehradun sector

IndiGo economy fares on this route include 15 kg check-in and one cabin bag up to 7 kg, plus a small personal item. Students heading back to hostel often travel heavy at the start of term; prepaying excess baggage online at least a few hours before departure is markedly cheaper than paying at the Lucknow counter. Mithai, pickles and ghee in sealed containers can go in checked baggage, but liquids in the cabin are limited to 100 ml per container. If you are carrying trekking equipment for the Garhwal hills, put poles and tent pegs in the hold, and leave gas canisters behind — buy them in Rishikesh or Dehradun instead.

Peak months for Lucknow to Dehradun fares

Seats are hardest to find when school and pilgrimage calendars overlap. May and June combine summer holidays, the Char Dham opening and Mussoorie season. Late June to July sees the Kanwar Yatra towards Haridwar, when roads around Haridwar are diverted and flights become the easier option. October brings Dussehra, Diwali and school parents' days, and the IMA passing-out parades in June and December bring families of cadets from across UP. The monsoon months are quieter but can bring weather delays into Dehradun. Compare dates on FlightGPT early for these periods, as one daily flight has limited seats.

When the non-stop doesn't work: connections and the train

If 6E 515 is full or not running, the common fallback is to fly Lucknow to Delhi and connect to one of the many Delhi–Dehradun flights operated by IndiGo and Air India. Book both on a single ticket where possible, so a delay on the first leg is the airline's problem; on separate tickets, keep at least three hours and check whether you need to change terminals at Delhi. By rail, overnight trains run from Lucknow to Dehradun and Haridwar in about 10–12 hours, a sensible option for families with heavy luggage. Flying back? See the Dehradun to Lucknow page for the return flight.

A cooler welcome: what to expect on landing in Dehradun

Coming from the Gangetic plains, Dehradun feels mild for most of the year, and the evening arrival means temperatures drop quickly in winter. December and January can bring fog in the valley, which occasionally holds flights, so build in slack if you have an onward plan the same evening. No entry permit is needed for Dehradun, Mussoorie or Rishikesh. If the trip includes the Char Dham yatra, registration with the Uttarakhand tourism portal is mandatory before you travel, and helicopter seats to Kedarnath are sold separately through IRCTC. Keep some cash: taxis to smaller hill towns do not always accept UPI.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Lucknow to Dehradun?

Yes. IndiGo flies Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop as flight 6E 515, scheduled at about 15:45 from Lucknow and 16:55 into Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport. Days can vary by season, so check your date.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Dehradun?

The Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop takes about 1 hour 10 minutes for the 464 km journey. Overnight trains between the two cities take roughly 10–12 hours.

Which airline flies Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop?

IndiGo is the only airline with a non-stop from Lucknow to Dehradun. Air India and IndiGo also sell one-stop itineraries via Delhi, useful when 6E 515 is full.

Which airport do Lucknow flights use in Dehradun?

Flights from Lucknow land at Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 25 km from Dehradun city, 20 km from Rishikesh and 35 km from Haridwar.

How do I reach Lucknow airport by metro?

Lucknow Metro's Red Line runs to CCS Airport station at Amausi, about 15 km from Hazratganj. For a Lucknow to Dehradun flight, allow 90 minutes at the airport before departure.

What is IndiGo's baggage allowance from Lucknow to Dehradun?

IndiGo includes 15 kg check-in baggage and one 7 kg cabin bag on Lucknow to Dehradun economy fares, plus a small personal item. Extra kilos are cheaper when prepaid online.

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Last-minute Lucknow to Dehradun flights

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Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop and direct flights

Most travellers prefer the Lucknow to Dehradun non-stop option. The direct Lucknow-Dehradun flight time is ≈ 1h 10m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Lucknow Dehradun ticket but are open to a layover.

Lucknow to Dehradun airfare — what to expect

Lucknow to Dehradun ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Lucknow Dehradun airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo (6E 515) flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.