Khajuraho Airport - Flight Information and Guide (HJR)

Khajuraho Airport serves the renowned UNESCO World Heritage temple site in Madhya Pradesh, approximately 5 km from the city centre.

The Khajuraho temples, built between the 9th and 11th centuries, are renowned worldwide for their elaborate sculptures, including the celebrated erotic depictions.

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How to get to Khajuraho Airport

Khajuraho city centre is approximately 5 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi.

By Car

By car, you reach the city centre of Khajuraho in approximately 10-15 minutes.

By Train

There is no direct railway connection to the airport; Khajuraho station is served by some direct trains to major cities.

By Bus

Some shuttles and buses connect the airport to the city center.

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Tips The temples are divided into three groups (western, eastern and southern): the western group, the most visited, requires at least 3-4 hours for a leisurely tour.

Average travel time to HJR

TrainNot available

Shuttle busLimited service

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes

Parking near Khajuraho Airport

Parking managed directly by the airport is located in front of the terminal.

Parking is monitored by cameras, with affordable rates.

How to get to Khajuraho from HJR

By Train

There is no direct railway line to the airport.

By Bus

Some shuttle services connect the airport to Khajuraho's city center.

By Taxi

Taxis wait in the arrivals area; expect 150-250 rupees to the city center, given the short distance.

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Car rental at Khajuraho Airport

Major car rental companies are represented in the arrivals area.

Prepare driver's license, passport and credit card: the IDP is generally necessary for rental.

Hotels near Khajuraho Airport

Khajuraho airport is tiny, and the whole town, temples included, sits within a radius of a few kilometres: the difference between a hotel near the terminal and one near the Western Group of temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is measured in minutes, not different zones. Anyone with a short layover or a late arrival can stay a stone's throw from the airport; anyone who wants to wake up and walk to the temples finds a couple of hotels literally across from the Circuit House, 500 metres from the site.

Airport area

Near the airport

The Clarks Khajuraho is 0.8 km from the terminal; the Ramada is on Airport Road, 2.6-3 km away.

Best for: Short layovers, evening arrivals or anyone who wants the shortest possible transfer from the terminal.

Pros

The Clarks is the closest to the terminal among the hotels in this guide, on the river and about ten minutes from the temples
Both still remain within a few minutes of the Western Group

Cons

The Clarks is a mid-range property, with some reviews mentioning dated maintenance
Neither of the two is within walking distance of the temples

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City centre

Western Group of Temples

The Lalit Temple View is 500 metres from the temples (7 km from the terminal); the Radisson Jass is under two kilometres away (4.3 km from the terminal).

Best for: Anyone who wants to walk to the Western Group of Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, without depending on a car.

Pros

The Lalit Temple View is a few minutes on foot from the site entrance, the closest in this guide
The Radisson Jass is on a quiet ring road, a few steps from minor temples like Duladeo

Cons

Both are further from the terminal than the area near the airport
In summer the site closes during the hottest hours, reducing the benefit of staying just steps away

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Airport services

The airport serves the UNESCO site of Khajuraho temples, among the most visited archaeological and artistic destinations in central India.

Shopping & Duty Free

There is a duty-free area of limited size with handicraft replicas and local artisanal products.

Lounges & relaxation

Dedicated lounges are completely absent at this airport.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Public areas throughout the airport are covered by Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

The waiting areas provide minimal family-specific assistance.

Terminal guide

The terminal is compact in size, consistent with its role as a hub dedicated almost exclusively to temple tourism.

To avoid unexpected delays, it is better to arrive 2 hours before your flights.

Map of Khajuraho Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Why are the temples of Khajuraho famous?

For their elaborate stone carvings dating from the 9th-11th centuries, depicting scenes of daily life, deities, and, on part of the temples, erotic images of great artistic and symbolic value.

Q. How much time do you need to visit the temples?

At least 3-4 hours for the western group, the most important one; those with more time can also visit the eastern and southern groups.

Q. Is there an evening show at the temples?

Yes, a sound-and-light show recounts the history of the temples and the Chandela dynasty that built them.

Q. Does Khajuraho Airport have many flights all year round?

No, it's a small, seasonal airport, with direct connections concentrated mainly from Delhi and Varanasi during the high tourist season, from October to March.