Currently, Kanpur does not have its own airport. To assist your travel, we have identified the best nearby flight options. Travel from Kanpur to New Delhi covering a distance of 440 by road and fly directly to Kanpur from there. Book on Cleartrip to get the best Lucknow to Kanpur flights ticket price.
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Kanpur does not have its own airport. Travelers can fly to the nearest hub city and continue their journey to Kanpur by road. Here are your best options:
New Delhi is the closest airport to Kanpur, located approximately 440 away. Book an air ticket from Lucknow to New Delhi and travel to Kanpur by taxi, bus, or private cab.
Varanasi, located approximately 320 from Kanpur, is another convenient alternative. Flight tickets from Lucknow to Varanasi are available across multiple airlines with frequent departures and competitive fares.
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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.
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.
A little preparation makes all the difference when travelling from Lucknow to Kanpur. Keep these tips in mind:
There are no direct flights from Lucknow to Kanpur. You can fly to New Delhi and cover the remaining 440 to Kanpur by road. To check the real-time flight schedule for Lucknow to New Delhi, visit the Cleartrip website or app, enter your travel dates, and select your preferred timings. The platform will display all available flights with timings, durations, and fares so you can pick the best option.
Booking your Lucknow to Kanpur flight early comes with several benefits:
Book at least 3-4 weeks in advance, particularly during peak travel seasons and holidays.
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