Currently, Shimla does not have its own airport. To assist your travel, we have identified the best nearby flight options. Travel from Shimla to Chandigarh covering a distance of 115 by road and fly directly to Shimla from there. Book on Cleartrip to get the best Lucknow to Shimla flights ticket price.
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Since Shimla does not have its own airport, the easiest way to travel on this route is to fly to a nearby hub city and complete the remaining journey by road. Here is how to plan your Lucknow to Shimla flight booking:
Chandigarh is the nearest airport to Shimla, 115 away. Book the cheapest flight from Lucknow to Chandigarh on Cleartrip and take a taxi, bus, or cab to complete your journey to Shimla.
New Delhi is another viable option, located 345 from Shimla. Flight tickets from Lucknow to New Delhi are available across multiple airlines with frequent departures and competitive fares throughout the day.
Weigh both hub options based on fare, road distance, and travel time to make the smartest Lucknow to Shimla flight booking decision.
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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.
Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and the former summer capital of British India. Set among pine and deodar forests on the Himalayan foothills at 2,200 metres, Shimla is known for its colonial architecture, the Ridge, Mall Road, and the iconic toy train connecting it to Kalka.
The best time to visit Shimla is March to June for pleasant weather (15-25 degrees) and December to February for snowfall. Monsoon from July to September brings heavy rain and occasional landslides.
Shimla has local buses, taxis, and a lift connecting the lower town to the Ridge. Walking is the best way to explore Mall Road.
Shimla offers colonial charm, the UNESCO toy train, mountain views, pleasant summers, and winter snowfall experiences.
Shimla Airport (IATA: SLV) is at Jubbarhatti, about 22 km from the city. One of India's shortest runways limits it to small aircraft. Handles limited flights to Delhi and Chandigarh. Connected via taxis. Chandigarh Airport (115 km) offers wider connectivity.
A little preparation makes all the difference when travelling from Lucknow to Shimla. Keep these tips in mind:
There are no direct flights from Lucknow to Shimla. You can fly to Chandigarh and cover the remaining 115 to Shimla by road. To check the real-time flight schedule for Lucknow to Chandigarh, 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 Shimla flight early comes with several benefits:
Book at least 3-4 weeks in advance, particularly during peak travel seasons and holidays.
Carry a valid government-issued photo ID along with your printed or digital e-ticket. Accepted documents include:
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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