New parking tariffs at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
To ease congestion, improve parking supervision and tighten security, the airport authority has completely restructured its parking and entry charges. The new schedule aligns with the pricing models adopted by several other Indian airports.
Two‑wheelers and auto‑rickshaws
Two‑wheelers will be billed Rs 50 for a stay of up to eight minutes. The fee rises to Rs 100 for a 30‑to‑60‑minute window, with a daily maximum of Rs 300. Auto‑rickshaws incur Rs 80 for the first half‑hour and Rs 100 for up to one hour; the 24‑hour ceiling stands at Rs 500.
Private cars and SUVs
Private cars and SUVs enjoy a grace period of eight minutes. After that, the charge is Rs 150 for up to 30 minutes and Rs 200 for a full hour. The daily cap is set at Rs 1,000.
Commercial cars
Commercial cars are charged Rs 200 right from the first eight minutes, with a maximum daily fee of Rs 1,200.
Heavy vehicles (tempos, Chhota Hathi, pickups, mini‑buses, buses, trucks)
Larger vehicles such as tempos, Chhota Hathi, pickups, mini‑buses, buses and trucks face an initial charge of Rs 600 for the first eight minutes. The 24‑hour ceiling is Rs 3,000.
Monthly passes – rates for regular users
- Staff: Rs 300 per month for two‑wheelers, Rs 800 per month for four‑wheelers.
- Commercial taxis and autos: Rs 1,000 per month.
- Cash‑carry vans: Rs 1,500 per month.
- Crew vehicles: Rs 8,000 per month.
- Hotel vehicles: Rs 15,000 per month.
- Cruiser vehicles: Rs 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 Rs 500 for two‑wheelers and Rs 1,000 for cars, tempos, SUVs, mini‑buses, buses and trucks.
Key takeaways for drivers
Stick to the designated parking bays and respect the time limits to avoid fines and inconvenience.
