Delhi airport turnaround time

Laurendo · Oct 4th, 2009, 04:20

Tried to post this in India for beginners but it wouldn't let me?! I hope this is ok if not perhaps it can be moved.

Ok, basically I am arriving at Delhi airport (from London) on the 26th of November at 04:55am. I am on a little bit of a tight schedule (need to be in Goa by December 3rd) and there are a few things I want to do. But that's another thread!

I would like to book a train out of Delhi to Agra that morning, get a room in Agra, see the Taj Mahal that afternoon then collapse in bed.

So, my question is, how much time should I allow to get out of the airport and over to the station? There are lot of trains so that's not a problem, I just can't be bothered to waste money having to buy another ticket because I didn't have time, but at the same time I would also like to minimise waiting around time. Obviously it'll either be a rush OR a case of hanging around lol, but perhaps someone here might be able to help me make it as smooth as possible.

Also, is my plan mad after an 8 hour plane journey, plus 2 1/2 hrs driving time to the airport in the first place, and the stress of saying bye to my boyfriend?!

Should I just get a room in Delhi the first day?

prasanth.kumar81 · Oct 4th, 2009, 04:34

Hmm.
I Guess you should keep around around 4 Hrs Gap between your arrival in Delhi Airport and catching the train to Agra. Let me try and give you a break up.

Around 1-1.5 Hrs in the airport for your immigration clearance + Baggage Claim + Get a Taxi for the Station.

Atound 45 Mins time to travel from the airport to station. I think at that time even 30 mins will be fine.

Another 30 mins for you to reach the railway station to search for the platform + board your train.

Adding a 1 Hr buffer for any delay in flight arrival + other issues.

So any train beyond 9:00 should be just fine.

Taking a room in Delhi would be a good idea. But then you will have to take 2 days in Delhi or 1 day somewhere else because the Taj Mahal will be closed on the 27th November which happens to be a Friday. If you want to know more about what to see in delhi then just reply back.
Welcome to India.

Regards
Prasanth

Laurendo · Oct 4th, 2009, 04:46

That's what was bothering me, the taj mahal being closed on fridays. I think I'll give it a go! I've got two and half weeks booked in Goa after this so I'm sure I'll manage to relax then

Thanks a lot for the help!!

Oct 4th, 2009, 04:20	#1
Laurendo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 52	Delhi airport turnaround time Tried to post this in India for beginners but it wouldn't let me?! I hope this is ok if not perhaps it can be moved. Ok, basically I am arriving at Delhi airport (from London) on the 26th of November at 04:55am. I am on a little bit of a tight schedule (need to be in Goa by December 3rd) and there are a few things I want to do. But that's another thread! I would like to book a train out of Delhi to Agra that morning, get a room in Agra, see the Taj Mahal that afternoon then collapse in bed. So, my question is, how much time should I allow to get out of the airport and over to the station? There are lot of trains so that's not a problem, I just can't be bothered to waste money having to buy another ticket because I didn't have time, but at the same time I would also like to minimise waiting around time. Obviously it'll either be a rush OR a case of hanging around lol, but perhaps someone here might be able to help me make it as smooth as possible. Also, is my plan mad after an 8 hour plane journey, plus 2 1/2 hrs driving time to the airport in the first place, and the stress of saying bye to my boyfriend?! Should I just get a room in Delhi the first day?

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Oct 4th, 2009, 04:34	#2
prasanth.kumar81 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30	Hmm. I Guess you should keep around around 4 Hrs Gap between your arrival in Delhi Airport and catching the train to Agra. Let me try and give you a break up. Around 1-1.5 Hrs in the airport for your immigration clearance + Baggage Claim + Get a Taxi for the Station. Atound 45 Mins time to travel from the airport to station. I think at that time even 30 mins will be fine. Another 30 mins for you to reach the railway station to search for the platform + board your train. Adding a 1 Hr buffer for any delay in flight arrival + other issues. So any train beyond 9:00 should be just fine. Taking a room in Delhi would be a good idea. But then you will have to take 2 days in Delhi or 1 day somewhere else because the Taj Mahal will be closed on the 27th November which happens to be a Friday. If you want to know more about what to see in delhi then just reply back. Welcome to India. Regards Prasanth

Oct 4th, 2009, 04:46	#3
Laurendo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 52	That's what was bothering me, the taj mahal being closed on fridays. I think I'll give it a go! I've got two and half weeks booked in Goa after this so I'm sure I'll manage to relax then Thanks a lot for the help!!