Bangalore to Aurangabad Flights — Guide 2026
Bangalore to Aurangabad flight guide — airlines, fares, Ajanta & Ellora travel tips, airport info.
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Quick answer: Bangalore to Aurangabad non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 40m on the non-stop; 4h+ on a one-stop connection, operated by IndiGo (non-stop); IndiGo/Air India connecting, IndiGo runs a limited non-stop on select days (not daily); on other days the route is a one-stop connection via a hub such as Mumbai or Hyderabad.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–IXU fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Bangalore to Aurangabad? FlightGPT compares live BLR to IXU fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Bangalore to Aurangabad non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Bangalore-Aurangabad fare is one search away.
| 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.
Bengaluru to Aurangabad — the city is now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, though the airport keeps the code IXU — has a limited non-stop service operated by IndiGo. Crucially, it is not an all-day, every-day non-stop: IndiGo flies it only on certain days of the week, so you cannot count on a direct flight matching your preferred date.
On days without a non-stop, the journey becomes a one-stop connection through a hub such as Mumbai or Hyderabad, typically on IndiGo or Air India. Always check the specific date — the difference between a 1h 40m non-stop and a 4-hour-plus connection is large.
The distance is roughly 800–870 km. The IndiGo non-stop takes about 1h 40m. Both cities are on Indian Standard Time, so there is no clock change. It is a north-bound leg from Bengaluru up to the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
If you end up on a connecting itinerary, total travel time climbs to four hours or more depending on the layover at Mumbai or Hyderabad. For a smooth same-day trip, building your dates around the non-stop days is well worth the effort.
Aurangabad is the gateway to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, so leisure demand peaks in the cooler, drier months. With the non-stop running only on select days, those flights fill up — book early to secure a direct seat rather than being pushed onto a connection.
| Period | Typical demand | Booking advice |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (peak season) | Higher | Best weather for the caves; book non-stop days early |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Lower | Hot inland; cheaper fares |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Moderate | Greener landscape; some schedule variation |
Any quoted fare is a moving snapshot, not a fixed price.
The main lever here is timing your trip to land on an IndiGo non-stop day — a direct fare is usually better value than a connecting one once you account for the extra leg. Compare the non-stop against the connecting options on adjacent dates; sometimes shifting your travel by a day swaps a long connection for a quick direct flight at a similar price.
Book a few weeks ahead, favour mid-week, and watch the fare add-ons. Run the dates through FlightGPT to see the non-stop and connecting prices side by side before deciding.
Because the non-stop is infrequent, your window is dictated by the schedule more than by preference — take the direct flight when it runs. If you are on a connection, an earlier departure protects you against a missed onward leg at Mumbai or Hyderabad.
Aurangabad's weather is generally stable, but Mumbai's monsoon (June–September) can cause delays if you connect there. In those months a Hyderabad connection or a non-stop day is the more reliable choice.
Business travellers: the limited non-stop makes same-day returns hard to plan; check the weekly pattern carefully and consider an overnight if your meeting days do not align with the direct flight.
Families: aim for a non-stop day — a single 1h 40m flight is far easier with children than a connection. Pre-book seats together and keep bags light for the compact Aurangabad terminal.
Students and budget travellers: the non-stop days often carry the best value once you avoid the extra connecting leg. Mid-week and shoulder-season dates are cheapest; compare against the train for the inland Maharashtra leg if budget is tight.
At Bengaluru (BLR, Kempegowda International), IndiGo's domestic flights operate from Terminal 1, while Air India uses the newer Terminal 2. Since the non-stop is IndiGo, you will most likely use T1 — but if you connect on Air India, check whether your leg is at T2. The terminals are linked but distinct, so confirm on your boarding pass.
Aurangabad / Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport (IXU, at Chikalthana) has a single compact terminal a short distance from the city. It is quick to move through, with limited amenities, so plan for that on departure.
Bengaluru airport is well to the north of the city at Devanahalli, around 35–40 km out. Allow plenty of time — the drive can take well over an hour in traffic. The airport shuttle (Vayu Vajra) and app cabs are the usual options.
Aurangabad airport is only about 10 km from the city centre, so a taxi or auto into town takes 20–30 minutes. From the city you arrange onward transport to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which are some distance out — Ellora is closer, Ajanta around 100 km away, so plan a full day for each.
On a standard domestic economy fare expect around 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked, but the exact allowance depends on the fare — some basic fares are cabin-only. On a connecting ticket your bags are usually checked through to Aurangabad.
See IndiGo baggage for the carrier detail. If you connect on a different airline or separate ticket, you may need to recheck bags at the transit airport — confirm when booking.
Aurangabad sits inland in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, so it is hot and dry in summer (April–June) and pleasant in the October–March window — the best time to explore the Ajanta and Ellora caves comfortably. The monsoon brings greenery but also occasional heavy rain.
Carry water and sun protection for cave visits, which involve a fair amount of walking and climbing. Start early to beat both the heat and the crowds at the UNESCO sites.
The single most useful thing on this route is to find IndiGo's non-stop days before fixing your trip. FlightGPT can flag which dates have a direct flight versus a connection, so you can plan around the 1h 40m non-stop rather than being caught out by a four-hour layover routing.
Yes, but only on select days. IndiGo runs a limited non-stop (around 1h 40m) on certain days of the week, not every day. On other dates the route is a one-stop connection via a hub such as Mumbai or Hyderabad.
About 1 hour 40 minutes on the IndiGo non-stop. A connecting itinerary takes four hours or more depending on the layover.
IndiGo operates the non-stop. Connecting flights on the off-days are typically IndiGo or Air India via Mumbai or Hyderabad. Vistara, Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate.
Because the non-stop runs only on certain days. If your date falls outside those, the route shows as a one-stop connection. Shifting travel by a day can sometimes secure the direct flight.
IndiGo's domestic flights, including the non-stop, operate from Terminal 1 at Bengaluru. Air India uses Terminal 2, so check your boarding pass if you connect on Air India.
Yes. The city is now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, but the airport retains the IATA code IXU and is still widely searched as Aurangabad.
Yes, subject to fare rules. DGCA norms cap cancellation charges at no more than the base fare plus fuel surcharge, and statutory taxes on unflown sectors are refundable. The amount depends on your fare type.
Typically around 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked on a standard economy fare, though some basic fares are cabin-only. Check your ticket and the IndiGo baggage page for detail.
Yes. IndiGo opens online check-in usually 48 hours before departure. Doing it early lets you choose a seat and speeds things up at Aurangabad's small terminal.
Aurangabad's weather is fairly stable, but if you connect through Mumbai during the June–September monsoon you may see delays. A non-stop day or a Hyderabad connection is more reliable then.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced infant fare. Carry age proof and request a bassinet or bulkhead seat in advance where available.
Some carriers permit pets in the cabin or hold, but rules, fees and crate requirements vary and must be arranged in advance — it is never automatic. Contact the airline before booking.
The airport is about 10 km from the city; from there you arrange a taxi to the caves. Ellora is closer to the city, while Ajanta is around 100 km away, so plan a full day for each.
Prices are often similar, but the airline's own site is best for changes and refunds. A metasearch like FlightGPT lets you compare the non-stop and connecting fares, and airline versus OTA prices, before booking.
FlightGPT is a natural-language flight search: ask the way you'd ask a friend, and it compares live BLR–IXU fares across every airline, OTA and travel agent. Try one:
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Bangalore to Aurangabad — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Bangalore–Aurangabad prices across IndiGo (non-stop); IndiGo/Air India connecting; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Bangalore to Aurangabad at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo (non-stop); IndiGo/Air India connecting can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BLR–IXU fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Bangalore to Aurangabad non-stop option. The direct Bangalore-Aurangabad flight time is ≈ 1h 40m on the non-stop; 4h+ on a one-stop connection. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Aurangabad ticket but are open to a layover.
Bangalore–Aurangabad pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Bangalore Aurangabad fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.