How to find cheap flights to Kanpur Airport (KNU)
At the moment, ₹ 3,238 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kanpur Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KNU for ₹ 6,866.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Kanpur, where Kanpur Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Kanpur
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Kanpur is usually May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KNU.
If you'd love to experience Kanpur at its busiest, lock in your flights to KNU for May. Being on holiday during peak seasons typically means more things to do compared to other times.
November is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kanpur then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Kanpur is warmest in May, averaging between 26ºC and 45ºC.
Ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
December is the driest month in Kanpur. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you'll likely get around 20 days of rainfall.
Flying to Kanpur Airport (KNU): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and hop on a direct flight to Kanpur Airport. IndiGo flies straight to Kanpur.
If you want to jet away with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your KNU plane ticket with IndiGo. Up to 62% of its flights into this airport arrive as planned.
The timezone at KNU is UTC+5:30.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Kanpur Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to KNU:
Kanpur Airport has an on-time performance of 67%. This rating tracks how regularly flights from KNU complete their journey without delays.
Kanpur Airport is located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Getting to central Kanpur from Kanpur Airport (KNU)
The distance from KNU to central Kanpur is about 14 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to KNU, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.
The ride on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Kanpur:
Kanpur highlights
These popular sights should be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kanpur:
ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 10 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Rose Garden: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Kanpur. This park is roughly 8 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Jaggannath Ji Temple: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres northeast of the heart of Kanpur.
How to get to Lucknow from Kanpur Airport (KNU)
The nearby city of Lucknow is about 88 kilometres from KNU. Reaching the centre by ride-share or taxi should take around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Travelling from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Ghātampur
Ghātampur is around 40 kilometres from Kanpur Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
Explore more of India
Up for more exploring? Lucknow will add something special to your trip to India. It's around 72 kilometres northeast of Kanpur and features ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid. The major airport for this city is Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl Airport (LKO).
Agra is another popular destination in India and is roughly 257 kilometres west of Kanpur. Zero in on some of the best places like Taj Mahal Ticket Counter, Taj Mahal and Taj Mahal.
Or make your way to Varanasi, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Kanpur. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi are just the start of reasons to go. You can get here by flying into Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).