Khajuraho Airport is the nearest airport for reaching Khajuraho town, with local cabs and taxis available to hire at the exit gate. For a straightforward arrival, confirm flight details with the airline, then arrange an onward ride at the airport or agree pickup details with a transfer provider before travelling.
- Airport: Khajuraho Airport, code HJR.
- Taxi option: local cabs and taxis can be hired at the airport exit gate.
- Flight schedules: dates and times are tentative; confirm them with the airline.
How far is Khajuraho Airport from town?
Khajuraho Airport is a short drive from town, though official sources give different distances. The airport is about a 16-minute drive from Headquarter Khajuraho.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) gives the airport’s distance as 4 km from Khajuraho city. Incredible India describes it as 2 km south of Khajuraho. The figures use different descriptions of the distance, so treat them as general orientation rather than a precise route measurement.
Khajuraho Airport is identified by AAI as VAKJ – KHAJURAHO/DOMESTIC, and its IATA code is HJR. Its address is Khajuraho Airport, Khajuraho, District Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh 471606.
How do you get from Khajuraho Airport to town?
You can hire a local cab or taxi at the airport exit gate for a trip to a hotel or another destination in town. Incredible India gives this as the local transport option for arriving passengers.
For a pre-arranged transfer, confirm the pickup point and timing directly with the provider before travelling.
Travelers arriving by train can use the guide to getting from Khajuraho Railway Station to town to plan that leg of the trip.
What should you check before travelling?
Check flight details with the airline before setting out. Arrival and departure schedule downloads are available, but flight dates and times are tentative and should be verified with the respective airline.
Airport details can also change, so check the Airports Authority of India’s official site before you go. If airport contact is needed, the airport director’s telephone number is +91-7686-274041 and email is apd_vakj@aai.aero.
Khajuraho Airport has no customs and immigration services. Keep that in mind when planning an itinerary involving international arrivals or onward connections.
Arriving in Khajuraho town
Khajuraho’s city centre is close to the hotel: about five minutes on foot. The one-day Khajuraho route through temples and town connects temple visits with time in town.
Keep the airport ride and plans around town separate when arranging transport. A taxi from the exit gate covers the airport-to-destination leg; local travel can be planned separately.
If your flight or transfer changes
If a flight time changes, verify the new details with the airline and update the transfer provider if a pickup has been arranged. Posted schedule information is tentative.
For a taxi hired at the exit gate, onward arrangements can be made after arrival. For airport assistance, use the airport contact details, but confirm they are current before relying on them.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Khajuraho Airport?
Its IATA code is HJR. It is identified as VAKJ – KHAJURAHO/DOMESTIC.
Can you get a taxi at Khajuraho Airport?
Yes. Local cabs and taxis can be hired at the airport exit gate for travel to hotels or other places in town.
Are the flight times on the AAI schedule guaranteed?
No. The dates and times are tentative, so verify them with your airline.