Ahmedabad to Aurangabad flight guide — direct or via Mumbai, Ajanta Ellora caves access, airlines, fares and Marathwada travel tips.
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Quick answer: Ahmedabad to Aurangabad flights take about ≈ 3h–5h total including the layover (no non-stop service), operated by IndiGo, Air India, No non-stops. IndiGo and Air India offer daily one-stop itineraries, almost all via Mumbai (BOM). Note: Aurangabad airport was officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, but the IATA code remains IXU.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest AMD–IXU fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
There is no non-stop flight between Ahmedabad and Aurangabad. The sector is flown as a connecting itinerary, and the natural hub is Mumbai: you fly Ahmedabad to Mumbai, then Mumbai to Aurangabad. IndiGo offers the most connecting options, with Air India also available on this routing.
Aurangabad's airport carries the IATA code IXU and was officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport, though many booking sites still display "Aurangabad". Whichever name shows, IXU is the code to search. Book the full journey on one PNR so the airline protects your Mumbai connection if the first leg runs late.
Ahmedabad and Aurangabad are about 620 km apart in a straight line — close enough that, if a non-stop existed, it would be barely 90 minutes. In practice you route via Mumbai, which adds a southward dog-leg and a layover, so total elapsed time is typically 3h to 5h depending on the connection.
The Ahmedabad–Mumbai leg is short and very frequent; the Mumbai–Aurangabad leg is the constraint, with fewer daily flights. Read the total duration on each fare, because a poorly-timed connection can double your travel time versus a well-timed one.
The big driver here is heritage tourism — Aurangabad is the gateway to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which are busiest in the cooler months. Indicative demand:
| Period | Demand | Booking advice |
|---|---|---|
| Nov–Feb (peak Ajanta-Ellora season) | High | Book 4–6 weeks out; pleasant weather, heavy tourist traffic |
| Oct and Mar (shoulder) | Moderate | Good value, still comfortable to sightsee |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Lower | Cheaper fares but very hot at the caves |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Lowest fares; build in a buffer for Mumbai-leg delays |
We do not quote rupee fares because they change daily — check the live price on FlightGPT before booking.
On a one-stop sector with a thin onward leg, timing is everything:
Take a morning departure from Ahmedabad where you can. It gives you the most onward Mumbai–Aurangabad options and a buffer if the first leg slips, and it lands you in Aurangabad with daylight to spare for the drive to the caves.
Avoid the last connection of the day — the Mumbai–Aurangabad leg is infrequent, so a delayed feeder could leave you stranded in Mumbai overnight. Morning flights also tend to be less affected by the afternoon weather build-up over Mumbai in the monsoon.
Business travellers: there is no quick non-stop, so plan for half a day in transit. Pick the tightest sensible Mumbai connection and travel cabin-only to move fast at the hub.
Families and heritage tourists: most people on this route are heading to Ajanta and Ellora. Land in the morning, keep the layover moderate, and pre-book a car for the caves — Ellora is about 30 km from the airport, Ajanta about 100 km.
Students and budget travellers: consider whether the train or a Mumbai-then-road trip works for your dates; on some days the air saving over a longer layover is small. If you do fly, an off-peak weekday with a moderate layover is the value sweet spot.
Ahmedabad — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (AMD) handles domestic flights from its domestic terminal (T1); it is well-organised but can be busy at peak hours, so arrive with time in hand.
Mumbai — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) is your connecting hub. Low-cost carriers including IndiGo use Terminal 1; Air India uses Terminal 2. If your two legs are on different terminals you may need an inter-terminal transfer, so check this on a connecting ticket.
Aurangabad / Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU) is a small single-terminal airport close to the city, with quick arrivals — handy when you are keen to start sightseeing.
At Ahmedabad: app cabs, autos and the airport's pre-paid taxi counter all serve AMD; the airport is around 10 km from the city centre.
At Aurangabad (IXU): the airport is roughly 10 km from the city. App cabs and pre-paid taxis are the usual way in. For the caves, arrange a full-day car — Ellora is about 30 km away and Ajanta about 100 km, so the Ajanta trip is effectively a full day out.
On a single through-ticket your checked bags are tagged to Aurangabad and transfer at Mumbai automatically. Standard domestic allowances apply: IndiGo's cheapest fares include 15 kg check-in plus one 7 kg cabin bag — see the IndiGo baggage rules for current limits. Air India's allowance can differ by fare. If your two legs mix carriers, the most restrictive allowance on the ticket generally governs, so verify on your specific fare.
Aurangabad is best visited November to February, when the weather is cool enough to spend hours at the caves; summers (Apr–Jun) are punishingly hot and the monsoon (Jul–Sep) can be humid but turns the surrounding hills green. Ahmedabad follows a similar pattern — hot summers, a wet monsoon, and a pleasant winter. Carry water, sun protection and comfortable shoes for the caves, and a light layer for the air-conditioned terminals.
Because the Mumbai–Aurangabad leg is the bottleneck, the fastest itinerary is often not the cheapest. Use FlightGPT to sort by total duration and watch the Mumbai layover for your date — and always search the code IXU (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) rather than typing "Aurangabad", so you don't miss options on sites that have switched to the new name.
No. There is no non-stop flight on this sector. Every itinerary connects through a hub — almost always Mumbai (BOM).
The airport was officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, but the IATA code remains IXU. Search IXU and you will find the same airport whichever name a site displays.
Total elapsed time is typically 3h to 5h, including the Mumbai layover. The flying portion alone is short, but the connection adds the bulk of the time.
IndiGo offers the most connecting options via Mumbai, with Air India also available. Book the whole journey on one PNR so the airline protects your connection.
Not on a single through-ticket — your bags are tagged to Aurangabad and transfer automatically. On two separate tickets you must collect and re-check them yourself.
IndiGo's standard domestic allowance is 15 kg check-in plus one 7 kg cabin bag on its cheapest fares; Air India can differ by fare. Check the airline's baggage page before you pack.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India both offer web check-in, usually from 48 hours before departure. On a connecting PNR you generally check in once, but confirm a boarding pass for each leg.
Ellora is about 30 km from Aurangabad airport and Ajanta about 100 km. Ellora is an easy half-day; Ajanta is effectively a full-day trip, so plan a car in advance.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking on the next available flight. On a single PNR, the airline must also re-accommodate you if a delay makes you miss the Mumbai connection.
It can. Heavy rain over Mumbai between June and September sometimes delays the connecting leg. Travel early in the day and keep a buffer.
IndiGo does not currently accept pets on most domestic flights; Air India's policy is more permissive but has conditions and limited slots. Check the airline's live pet policy before booking, as a connecting routing complicates pet travel.
Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare and need an age document. Keep essentials in your cabin bag, as checked baggage is not accessible during the Mumbai layover.
Prices are usually similar. Compare on FlightGPT first, then book wherever the fare and conditions suit you. What protects your connection is booking on one PNR, not who you book with.
For some travellers, yes — there are rail links via the region, and on certain dates the time saving from flying via Mumbai is modest. Weigh the door-to-door time and cost for your specific travel day.
November to February is ideal — cool enough to spend hours at the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Summers are very hot and the monsoon is humid, though both keep fares lower.
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What you pay on the Ahmedabad–Aurangabad route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Ahmedabad to Aurangabad live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India.
Last-minute Ahmedabad to Aurangabad fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Ahmedabad Aurangabad prices across IndiGo, Air India — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Ahmedabad and Aurangabad — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 3h–5h total including the layover (no non-stop service). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Ahmedabad Aurangabad ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Ahmedabad–Aurangabad fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.