Aurangabad to Chennai flight guide — airlines, non-stop availability, fares, airport tips, and what to do in Chennai.
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Quick answer: Aurangabad to Chennai flights take about No non-stop — ≈ 4h–6h total via a hub, operated by IndiGo (primary), Air India (some itineraries), No non-stops; one-stop itineraries daily via HYD/BOM. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXU–MAA 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.
Despite older listings suggesting a direct option, there is no reliable non-stop flight between Aurangabad — now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU) — and Chennai (MAA). Demand on this pairing is modest, so almost every ticket is a one-stop itinerary through a hub.
IndiGo offers the widest choice, usually connecting via Hyderabad (HYD) or Mumbai (BOM). Air India sells some itineraries through its hubs too. Aircraft are A320-family jets, with the occasional ATR on the short Aurangabad feeder leg.
Ignore any result naming Go First, Jet Airways or Vistara — Go First and Jet have ceased flying, and Vistara is now merged into Air India.
Aurangabad to Chennai is about 920 km in a straight line, but a via-hub routing means more distance flown. Total journey time runs from roughly 4h on a tight connection to 6h or more with a longer layover.
Hyderabad is the most efficient hub for this pairing and usually gives the shortest connection, since it sits roughly between the two cities. A Mumbai connection is also common from Aurangabad's side but tends to add airtime on the onward leg. Total time depends largely on the layover, so weigh connection length against the fare.
As a connection-only route with limited competition, fares respond strongly to demand. Booking two to four weeks ahead is the sweet spot. Aurangabad sees a tourism bump around the Ajanta and Ellora caves season, which can firm up fares on peak dates.
| Season | Demand | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (pleasant weather, caves season) | High | Tourist peak for Ajanta/Ellora; book 4 weeks out |
| Dec–early Jan (Christmas–New Year) | High | Holiday demand on both ends; lock early |
| Apr–Jun (summer holidays) | Medium–High | Family travel lifts fares; midweek is cheaper |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Quieter and cheaper; allow for rain delays |
FlightGPT shows live fares — the table reflects demand, not fixed prices.
Keep your dates flexible by a day either side and favour Tuesday/Wednesday departures. Compare a Hyderabad connection against a Mumbai one — the cheaper hub shifts by date, though Hyderabad is usually quicker. Travel with cabin baggage only to hold the base fare, since add-on bags on a two-leg ticket add up. Book two to four weeks out, set a price alert, and act on a dip rather than waiting for a low that a thin route rarely offers.
Pick a morning departure from Aurangabad. The airport's schedule is light, so an early start gives the best choice of onward Chennai flights and slack to recover a delayed first leg. Hyderabad and Mumbai both have busy mid-morning banks, so a first-flight departure usually connects well. Avoid the last departure of the day, where a delay can push your arrival to the next morning.
Business travellers: book a single airline end-to-end and a layover of 90 minutes-plus so the carrier re-protects you on a delay. A Hyderabad connection is usually the fastest. Hand baggage only clears the hub quickest.
Families: choose a 2–3 hour layover — comfortable but not draining — and reserve seats together at booking. Hyderabad is an easy hub to wait at with children.
Students: Indian low-cost carriers rarely give genuine student fares. Save by booking early, flying midweek and packing light. Carry a government photo ID for check-in.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Airport (IXU) at Chikalthana runs from a single integrated civil terminal about 10 km from the city. Chennai International Airport (MAA) handles domestic flights from its domestic terminal, with the airport's new integrated terminal now in use — signage on arrival will direct you. At a Hyderabad connection you transit a single integrated terminal; at Mumbai, terminal use depends on the carrier, so check your boarding pass for T1 or T2.
Aurangabad airport is about 10 km east of the city at Chikalthana; autos and app cabs serve it, and traffic is light. Chennai airport sits roughly 20 km from the city centre at Meenambakkam; the Chennai Metro connects directly to the airport, and pre-paid taxis and app cabs are plentiful. The metro is the fastest way to dodge Chennai's traffic, especially during morning and evening peaks.
Economy on IndiGo and Air India gives 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag on domestic sectors. On a single combined ticket your bags are normally checked through to Chennai — confirm at the Aurangabad counter. If you booked the legs separately, you will collect and re-check at the hub, so allow a longer connection. See IndiGo baggage for current allowances and excess charges.
Aurangabad is dry and hot in summer and pleasant October–March, which is also the best window for the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Chennai is warm and humid year-round, with its heaviest rain in the North-East monsoon (October–December) — keep buffers in that window, as a hub like Hyderabad or Mumbai can also see weather delays. Fog is not a major issue on this route. Re-check your connection and gate on the FlightGPT app before leaving for the airport.
Hyderabad is the smart hub here — it sits almost on the line between Aurangabad and Chennai, so a HYD connection is usually both the shortest and the most frequent. Take an early Aurangabad flight into Hyderabad, keep the layover above 90 minutes, and you will land in Chennai by early afternoon rather than losing the day to a longer Mumbai backtrack.
IndiGo is the main carrier, with Air India on some itineraries. Both fly the route only as one-stop connections via Hyderabad or Mumbai — there is no reliable non-stop.
No. Despite some older listings, there is no reliable non-stop. Every itinerary connects through a hub, most efficiently Hyderabad.
About 4h on a tight connection up to 6h or more with a longer layover, depending on the hub.
Two to four weeks ahead on midweek dates. Last-minute one-stop fares on this thin route tend to be high.
There are no non-stops, but one-stop itineraries operate daily via Hyderabad or Mumbai.
Aurangabad (IXU) uses a single integrated terminal. Chennai (MAA) handles domestic flights from its domestic terminal, with the new integrated terminal now in use — follow arrival signage.
Economy gives 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on IndiGo and Air India domestic sectors. Extra baggage is chargeable.
Yes. Both airlines open web check-in around 48 hours before departure, usually covering both legs on a single ticket.
On one combined ticket your bags are checked through to Chennai. On separately booked tickets you collect and re-check at the hub.
DGCA rules entitle you to a refund or free re-accommodation on airline cancellation, plus care and compensation for long delays within the airline's control. Cancellation fees depend on the fare type.
Chennai's North-East monsoon (October–December) brings heavy rain and occasional delays. Hub weather at Hyderabad or Mumbai can also play a part. Keep buffers in those months.
Air India carries pets on many domestic flights subject to rules; IndiGo does not carry pets. Confirm the operating airline's policy for both legs and book ahead.
Yes. Infants under two on a lap pay a small infant fare plus taxes rather than a full seat on both IndiGo and Air India.
Take an early Aurangabad departure — it gives more onward Chennai options and room to recover a delayed connection.
Prices are usually close. FlightGPT compares live fares across sources so you can pick the cheapest hub and combination.
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The cheapest Aurangabad to Chennai airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Aurangabad to Chennai ticket prices across IndiGo (primary), Air India (some itineraries) — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Aurangabad-Chennai price wins.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Aurangabad and Chennai — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of No non-stop — ≈ 4h–6h total via a hub. 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 Aurangabad Chennai ticket but are open to a layover.
Aurangabad to Chennai ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Aurangabad Chennai airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo (primary) flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.