Updated parking charges at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport

The airport authority has overhauled parking and entry fees to ease congestion, enhance parking management and tighten security. The new structure aligns with the pricing models used at other Indian airports.

Two‑wheelers and auto‑rickshaws

Two‑wheelers will be billed ₹50 for up to eight minutes. The fee rises to ₹100 for a stay of 30–60 minutes, with a daily maximum of ₹300. Auto‑rickshaws cost ₹80 for the first half‑hour and ₹100 for up to one hour; the 24‑hour ceiling is ₹500.

Private cars and SUVs

Private cars and SUVs enjoy a complimentary eight‑minute window. After that, the charge is ₹150 for up to 30 minutes and ₹200 for up to one hour, with a daily cap of ₹1,000.

Commercial cars

Commercial cars incur a charge of ₹200 from the very first eight minutes, with a maximum daily fee of ₹1,200.

Heavy vehicles (tempos, Chhota Hathi, pickups, mini‑buses, buses, trucks)

These larger vehicles are billed ₹600 for the initial eight‑minute period, and the 24‑hour ceiling stands at ₹3,000.

Monthly passes – rates for regular users

  • Staff: ₹300 per month for two‑wheelers, ₹800 per month for four‑wheelers.
  • Commercial taxis and autos: ₹1,000 per month.
  • Cash‑carry vans: ₹1,500 per month.
  • Crew vehicles: ₹8,000 per month.
  • Hotel vehicles: ₹15,000 per month.
  • Cruiser vehicles: ₹20,000 per month.

Fines for parking violations

Vehicles parked in prohibited zones or overstaying in pick‑up and drop‑off lanes may be clamped or removed by crane. The penalty is ₹500 for two‑wheelers and ₹1,000 for cars, tempos, SUVs, mini‑buses, buses and trucks.

Key takeaways for drivers

Stick to the designated parking zones and respect the allotted time limits to avoid fines and inconvenience.