Currently, Kanpur does not have its own airport. To assist your travel, we have identified the best nearby flight options. You can fly to Varanasi and cover the remaining 250 to Lucknow by road. Book on Cleartrip to get the best Kanpur to Lucknow flights ticket price.
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Kanpur does not have a functional commercial airport. The practical way to fly to Lucknow from Kanpur is to travel by road to a nearby hub airport and depart from there. Here are the two best options for your Kanpur to Lucknow flight booking:
Varanasi is the closest airport to Kanpur at 250 away. Travel from Kanpur to Varanasi by cab or bus and book the cheapest flight from Kanpur to Lucknow via Varanasi on Cleartrip.
New Delhi is located 450 from Kanpur and operates direct flights to Lucknow across several airlines with multiple daily departures available at competitive fares.
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Kanpur is the largest industrial city in Uttar Pradesh on the banks of the Ganges. Known as the Manchester of the East for its leather and textile industries, Kanpur played a significant role in the 1857 Indian Rebellion. It is also home to the prestigious IIT Kanpur.
The best time to visit Kanpur is October to March with temperatures between 7 and 28 degrees Celsius. Summers are extremely hot. Monsoon brings heavy rainfall from July to September.
Kanpur has auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, city buses, and app-based cabs. Kanpur Metro is partially operational.
Kanpur offers 1857 Revolt history, leather markets, Ganges ghats, and the vibrant culture of India's industrial heartland.
Kanpur Airport (IATA: KNU) is at Chakeri, about 15 km south of the city centre. It operates as a civil enclave within an Air Force station. The airport handles limited domestic flights. Connected via pre-paid taxis and app-based cabs. Lucknow Airport (80 km) offers wider connectivity.
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, renowned as the City of Nawabs. Famous for refined Awadhi culture, exquisite kebabs and biryanis, and grand Mughal-era architecture. Lucknow blends old-world charm with modern development alongside historical monuments.
The best time to visit Lucknow is October to March with temperatures between 7 and 25 degrees Celsius. Winters can be foggy in December and January. Summers from April to June are extremely hot, exceeding 45 degrees.
Lucknow has a metro system, city buses, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and app-based cabs connecting key city areas efficiently.
Lucknow charms with legendary Awadhi cuisine, refined culture, grand Mughal architecture, and famous chikan embroidery work.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO) is at Amausi, about 14 km from the city centre. It handles domestic and international flights to Dubai, Muscat, Jeddah, and Bangkok with separate domestic and international terminals. Connected via pre-paid taxis, app-based cabs, and auto-rickshaws. Lucknow Airport is directly connected to the city via the Lucknow Metro's Red Line.
A little preparation goes a long way when travelling from Kanpur to Lucknow. Here is what we recommend:
Since there are no direct flights from Kanpur to Lucknow, you can travel from Kanpur to Varanasi by road, covering 250, and fly to Lucknow from there. Visit the Cleartrip website or app, enter your travel dates, and browse all available flights with timings, durations, and fares in real time.
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Cancellation charges vary by airline and ticket type. Cleartrip charges a non-refundable fee of INR 300 for domestic cancellations. All refund requests must be raised through Cleartrip. No-shows and partially used tickets are non-refundable. Online cancellations via your Cleartrip account attract lower fees compared to offline requests.
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Booking early consistently delivers better value on this route:
Book at least 3-4 weeks in advance, particularly during peak seasons and holidays.
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