Rajkot to Lucknow Flights — Guide 2026
Rajkot to Lucknow flight guide — non-stop and 1-stop options, airlines, fares, Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport tips.
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Quick answer: Rajkot to Lucknow flights take about No non-stop exists. With one change the total is roughly 4–7 hours including the layover; the fastest connections route via Ahmedabad, at around 4–4.5 hours., operated by IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, Zero direct flights. Every itinerary changes aircraft once, most efficiently at Ahmedabad (AMD), with Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM) as the other common hubs. IndiGo and Air India / Air India Express operate the legs.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest RAJ–LKO fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Rajkot to Lucknow? FlightGPT compares live RAJ to LKO fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Rajkot to Lucknow non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Rajkot-Lucknow fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
There is no non-stop flight between Rajkot and Lucknow — the demand on this Saurashtra-to-Awadh pairing is not enough to support a direct service, so every itinerary involves one change of aircraft. The good news is that Rajkot is now well connected from its newer airport, so finding a single-stop route is straightforward.
Since 2023, Rajkot's flights operate from the new Hirasar (HSR) airport — Rajkot International — which replaced the small old city-side airfield. IndiGo accounts for the majority of Hirasar's departures, with Air India and Air India Express also flying key sectors. From the connecting hub onward, the same carriers take you into Lucknow. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore any old schedule listing them.
Your single change will be at one of three hubs:
For most travellers the Ahmedabad connection is the sweet spot of speed and price; Delhi wins on frequency when you need a specific arrival time into Lucknow.
On the legs that make up this journey you will mostly see IndiGo and Air India / Air India Express. IndiGo dominates Hirasar and offers the widest spread of connections; Air India adds options particularly via Delhi. Booking both legs on the same airline (or a single through ticket) is worth doing — it means your bags are checked through and a delayed first leg becomes the airline's responsibility, not yours.
The cities are about 1,180 km apart. With one stop, plan on a total of 4–7 hours gate-to-gate depending on the hub and layover length. The fastest realistic option is usually the Ahmedabad routing at around 4–4.5 hours; Delhi and Mumbai connections run longer. When comparing options, look at the total elapsed time and the layover, not just the fare — a cheap ticket with a four-hour wait is rarely worth it on a route that already needs a change.
Connecting itineraries reward earlier booking than short hops, because you are buying two seats. Aim for 3–6 weeks ahead. Demand tracks the Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh travel calendars, which peak at slightly different times.
| Period | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Nov (Navratri/Diwali/Chhath) | High | Festival travel in both states; book early. |
| Apr–Jun (summer holidays) | High | Family travel peaks; connecting fares climb. |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Moderate | Softer fares; watch fog-free but rainy delays. |
| Jan–Feb | Moderate | Good value, but Lucknow winter fog can disrupt. |
FlightGPT shows live prices only — we never quote a fixed rupee fare, because connecting-itinerary pricing varies too much to promise a number.
On a route that always connects, a few habits pay off:
An early or mid-morning departure from Rajkot gives you the best choice of onward connections and a buffer if the first leg slips. It also helps you avoid late-night arrivals into Lucknow, where winter fog can delay or divert evening flights. Steer clear of itineraries whose final leg is the last flight of the day — a missed connection then can mean an overnight at the hub.
Business travellers: Take the Ahmedabad connection on a single through ticket, travel carry-on only, and choose a tight-but-safe layover. It keeps a same-day round trip realistic.
Families: Pick a comfortable midday layover rather than the tightest connection, carry snacks for the wait, and prefer the Ahmedabad routing to keep total travel time down.
Students and budget travellers: The cheapest connection is often via Ahmedabad too. Honestly, if money is tight and time is not, direct trains link Gujarat and Lucknow, though they take well over a day; the flight saves a great deal of time for a moderate premium when booked early.
Rajkot — Hirasar (HSR): The new Rajkot International Airport, opened in 2023, replacing the old city airfield. It has a single modern integrated terminal with aerobridges, well outside the city. Confirm your booking shows HSR (Hirasar), not the old RAJ city airport, which no longer handles scheduled flights.
Lucknow — Chaudhary Charan Singh International (LKO): Lucknow's airport uses its newer Terminal 3 for most flights, a spacious modern building. It handles both domestic and international traffic and is straightforward on arrival.
At Rajkot: Hirasar airport is about 30 km from the city centre, further out than the old airport, so allow extra time. App cabs, prepaid taxis and airport buses serve it; budget 40–60 minutes from central Rajkot.
At Lucknow: Chaudhary Charan Singh airport is roughly 12–15 km from the city. Prepaid taxis, app cabs and the metro (which connects toward the airport line) are all options; a cab to the Hazratganj area takes about 30–40 minutes outside peak hours.
On a single through ticket the operating carrier's allowance applies end-to-end and bags are checked through to Lucknow. Standard domestic free baggage is 15 kg check-in and 7 kg cabin on most economy fares, with hand-baggage-only fares carrying no free check-in piece. Review the IndiGo baggage rules for your fare before paying. If you book the two legs on separate tickets, you must collect and re-check your bags at the hub and meet each airline's allowance separately.
Lucknow's biggest seasonal hazard is winter fog (mid-December to January), which regularly delays or diverts morning and late-evening flights — build buffers and prefer mid-morning arrivals in that window. The monsoon (July–September) brings rain-related delays at the western hubs. Rajkot and Saurashtra are hot in summer, with the most pleasant weather from November to February. On a connecting trip, keep digital and paper copies of both legs, and leave a sensible layover so fog or rain on one leg does not cost you the next.
For Rajkot–Lucknow, ask FlightGPT to compare the same day routed via Ahmedabad, Delhi and Mumbai, and sort by total elapsed time rather than headline fare. The Ahmedabad connection is usually the fastest and often the cheapest, and a single through ticket on one airline protects you if the first leg runs late. Double-check the booking shows Hirasar (HSR), not the old RAJ city airport.
No. There is no non-stop on this pairing. Every itinerary changes aircraft once, most efficiently via Ahmedabad, with Delhi and Mumbai as the other common hubs.
With one stop, roughly 4–7 hours gate-to-gate including the layover. The fastest option is usually the Ahmedabad connection at around 4–4.5 hours.
Ahmedabad is usually the fastest and among the cheapest, thanks to the short Rajkot–Ahmedabad hop. Delhi offers more frequency for specific arrival times; Mumbai is generally the longest of the three.
IndiGo and Air India / Air India Express operate the legs. IndiGo dominates Rajkot's Hirasar airport. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
The new Hirasar (HSR) airport, Rajkot International, which opened in 2023 and replaced the old city airfield. Confirm your booking shows HSR, not the old RAJ city airport, which no longer handles scheduled flights.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative flight. On a single through ticket the operating airline must re-accommodate you across both legs.
Most economy fares include 15 kg check-in and 7 kg cabin, with hand-baggage-only fares carrying no free check-in piece. On a through ticket the allowance applies end-to-end and bags are checked through to Lucknow.
On a single through ticket you usually check in once for the whole journey, 24–48 hours before departure. On separate tickets you check in with each airline individually at each leg.
Yes. Lucknow sees dense fog from mid-December to January that regularly delays or diverts morning and late-evening flights. Prefer mid-morning arrivals in that window and keep buffers.
For most people, yes. A through ticket checks bags through and makes a delayed first leg the airline's problem. Two separate tickets can be cheaper but leave you liable for any missed connection.
Pet acceptance varies by airline and aircraft and is limited on connecting itineraries. Confirm directly with the operating carrier in advance, as every leg must accept the pet.
Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare with their own ticket and ID proof. Carry the birth certificate and request a suitable seat, and prefer a comfortable layover.
Base fares are usually identical. Booking direct can make changes and refunds simpler, especially on a single connecting ticket. Compare live prices on FlightGPT before deciding.
Book 3–6 weeks ahead. Because you are buying two seats, connecting fares climb quickly close to departure, and the best Ahmedabad connections sell out first.
FlightGPT is a natural-language flight search: ask the way you'd ask a friend, and it compares live RAJ–LKO fares across every airline, OTA and travel agent. Try one:
Rajkot to Lucknow prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every RAJ–LKO fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Rajkot–Lucknow trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live RAJ-LKO search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Rajkot and Lucknow — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of No non-stop exists. With one change the total is roughly 4–7 hours including the layover; the fastest connections route via Ahmedabad, at around 4–4.5 hours.. 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 Rajkot Lucknow ticket but are open to a layover.
On Rajkot to Lucknow, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Rajkot Lucknow fares across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.