Question 1

Which terminal do I fly from at Lucknow airport?

Accepted Answer

Terminal 3, the only one CCSIA uses for scheduled passengers today. Every carrier in the airport’s own airline listing — IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Star Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, flydubai, Oman Air, Thai AirAsia and SalamAir — is assigned here, for both domestic and international flights.

Question 2

Can I take the metro to Lucknow airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Lucknow Metro has its own station at the airport, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCS), with Amausi and Transport Nagar as the next-nearest stops. It is the only metro connection among the Adani group’s airports so far.

Question 3

How early should I arrive at CCSIA before my flight?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 4 hours before an international one. Digi Yatra’s face-verification gate at the Terminal 3 entrance and self-baggage-drop kiosks can speed up check-in if you register in advance.

Question 4

What does parking cost at Lucknow airport?

Accepted Answer

General 4-wheeler parking at Terminal 3 is free for the first 8 minutes, then from ₹150 up to ₹660 (private) or ₹800 (commercial) for 4–24 hours; Premium parking runs ₹250–₹300 up to ₹1,200–₹1,500 for 8–24 hours; 2-wheeler parking is ₹50 up to 4 hours and ₹250 for 8–24 hours. All rates include GST, and slots can be pre-booked online with a QR code.

Question 5

Is there a hotel inside Lucknow airport for a layover?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Ramada Encore by Wyndham is a 23-room transit hotel built into Terminal 3 itself, between the domestic and international arrivals halls. You book it by the block of hours (six, twelve or a full day), breakfast included, without ever leaving the terminal.

Question 6

What lounges can I use at CCSIA, and do I need a specific ticket?

Accepted Answer

Two, both in Terminal 3: the Adani Lounge (domestic, open 03:00–23:50) for business-class passengers, card holders and walk-ins, and Budweiser (international, open 24 hours) with the same walk-in and card-holder access — no fixed ticket type required, though card-holder programmes and walk-in payment both apply.

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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