About Agra
Agra is a long-established city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is internationally known to be the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is located on the Yamuna River and was the hub of the Mughal period and still displays the rich architectural heritage of the city in terms of its monuments, like Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, both of which are considered to be of cultural and historical importance.
Besides being a tourist destination, Agra is also a regional hub of commerce, education and handicrafts, especially marble inlay work and leather goods. The city has the advantage of being strategically located along the Golden Triangle tourism circuit of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, and is commonly used as a starting point by domestic and international travellers seeking cultural, religious and heritage-based tourism.
Agra Airport information
The Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport, or Agra Airport, is the main aviation entrance to the city and assists in domestic passenger traffic. The airport is a major facilitator of air travel for tourists visiting the heritage sites in Agra, business travellers and residents in the area who require effective connectivity to other major cities in India.
The airport has a small but efficient terminal that has the necessary passenger facilities and is capable of operating domestic flights. These include amenities such as efficient security checks and baggage handling services, aimed at making departures and arrivals easier.
- IATA code: AGR
- Address: Kheria, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India