Lucknow to Gangtok Flights

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There are no direct flights from Lucknow to Gangtok. If you want to travel to Gangtok from Lucknow, you can book tickets to Bagdogra Airport. After reaching Bagdogra, you can hire a taxi or private vehicle and travel 123 km to reach Gangtok. The journey takes about two hours. Around 33 flights operate between Lucknow and Bagdogra every week. You will find the relevant details about Lucknow to Bagdogra flights in the following sections.

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About Gangtok Airport

Bagdogra Airport, also known as Civil Aerodrome Bagdogra, serves domestic and international passengers. This airport is located in Bagdogra, about 16 km from Siliguri in Darjeeling. The airport was only used as an Indian Air Force base earlier, but it is now a full-fledged airport that services domestic and international flights. Currently, the airport has 2 terminals; one for domestic flights and the other for international flights. The airport connects major cities of the country to Bagdogra and nearby areas. Helicopters frequently fly from the airportís aerodrome to Gangtok. To ensure a smooth travel experience, various facilities such as waiting lobbies, ATMs, eateries, and baggage services are offered to passengers.

About Gangtok

With a population of around 2.5 lakhs in 2021, Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a beautiful city. Tourists love the city for its beautiful scenic views and Buddhist monasteries. The famous Tista River flows through the city. The literal meaning of Gangtok is Top of the Hill. Before independence, the city was a crucial trade route, and it merged with India post-independence. Tourism, agriculture, handicrafts, and watch-making industries contribute to the cityís economy. The city is very well-connected by taxis and buses. However, the nearest railway station is in Siliguri, and flights from different parts of the country land at the Pakyong Airport. Gangtok is famous for oranges, pulses, corn, and cardamom. Many prominent educational centres have been established here, attracting students from nearby towns and villages. As the city has a diverse culture, several festivals are celebrated, including Chotrul Duchen, Tihar, Dashain, Drukpa Teshi, etc. The popular momos and wai-wai are found in the city.

About Lucknow Airport

The Lucknow Airport, officially known as the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, is situated in Amausi, Lucknow. It is located 13.3 km from Lucknow city. It takes 12 minutes to reach the Lucknow Railway Station from Lucknow Airport. It will take about 34 minutes by car from central Lucknow to the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. The airport has two terminals, international and domestic. Lucknow Airport has restrooms, a luggage room, currency exchange, spa services, etc. Reaching the city from the airport is easy due to the availability of cabs, buses, and two-wheelers.

About Lucknow

Lucknow is also known as the City of Nawabs. It is situated on the banks of a quiet river, the Gomti. Lucknow is famous for Chikankari work on clothes. It is also famous for music and poetry. The rich culture of Lucknow sets it apart from other cities in India. You will notice several influences of the Mughal era on the city, especially architecture, food habits, and culture. Zari and Zardozi materials are a hot trend among tourists visiting the city. As for the cityís cuisine, Chicken Korma, Biryani, and Tunde Ke Kebab are popular delicacies. The famous Indian dance form Kathak originated in Lucknow. Many eminent artists from the city deliver Kathak performances all over the world, and Lachhu Maharaj Shambhu Maharaj is one of them. The weather in Lucknow is pleasant nearly all year round, but the best time to visit Lucknow is during the winter season.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can carry dry, packed food items on flights.
Yes, children over the age of two must fly on a separate ticket.
The Bagdogra Airport has convenient taxi connectivity to other cities.
Nearly 6 flights fly from Lucknow to Bagdogra every day.
Yes, it is mandatory to opt for web check-in to avoid long queues due to the pandemic.
The codes of the two airports are Lucknow: LKO, and Bagdogra: IXB.
The minimum time to fly from Lucknow to Bagdogra is around 4 hours and 20 minutes.
The timing of the last flight on the Lucknow to Bagdogra route is 10:05 am, and it is operated by Vistara.
The first flight leaves Lucknow for Bagdogra at 6:05 am. It is operated by Go First.
Go First has the most flights between Lucknow and Bagdogra.