Fatehpur Sikri Uttar Pradesh, India Travel Guide
Your choice of airport depends on whether you are arriving internationally or domestically within India.
Flight availability and prices vary by season, and the airport facilities differ.
Taxi/Private Car: Approx. 3-4 hours. Pre-book or use airport counters for direct, comfortable transfer. Train: Delhi Airport Express Metro to New Delhi Railway Station, then train to Agra Cantt (2-3 hours). Bus: Less comfortable, slower.
Taxi/Auto-rickshaw: Approximately 000 meters (25 miles), about an hour's journey. Taxis can be hired at Agra Airport or pre-booked. Private taxi generally chosen for direct route.
For practicality and safety, hiring a chauffeured car is widely recommended for trips between cities and sites like The Ghost city of mughal empire.
No departure taxes apply are levied directly on travelers departing India by air. Any applicable taxes are typically included in your airline ticket fare.
For international flights from Delhi (DEL): Arrive 3-4 hours before departure, accounting for potential 3-4 hour journey from Agra. For domestic flights from Agra (AGR): Arrive 1.5-2 hours before departure. For trains/buses: Arrive 30-45 minutes before departure.
Delhi (DEL) offers extensive facilities (lounges, duty-free, dining). Agra (AGR) is smaller with basic amenities. Agra Cantt Railway Station (AGC) provides waiting rooms, food stalls, and general services.
