Hyderabad to Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) flight guide — airlines, fares, Ajanta–Ellora tips and duration.
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Quick answer: Hyderabad to Aurangabad non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 10m, operated by IndiGo, Air India, ≈ 1–2 non-stops daily. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest HYD–IXU fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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Frequency on the HYD–IXU sector is lower than on major metro corridors, with typically 1–2 non-stop departures daily. IndiGo has operated this route with ATR 72 turboprops on shorter seasons and A320neo on tighter city-pairs; check the IndiGo website for current equipment. Air India also schedules services, particularly for connecting passengers from the Air India network. Given thin frequency, an alternative worth considering is flying HYD–BOM (Mumbai, 1h 30m) and taking a Shatabdi or Vande Bharat Express to Aurangabad (3 hours from CSMT) — a hybrid approach that can be both cheaper and more reliable outside tourist peaks.
The scheduled block time from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport (IXU) is approximately 1 hour 10–20 minutes, depending on aircraft type and routing over the Marathwada plateau. Aurangabad Airport is a Category-II facility with limited night-landing capability — many morning departures from Hyderabad return to Hyderabad in the afternoon on the same aircraft rotation, so delays at HYD ripple through to IXU. Passengers should confirm check-in status online at least 4 hours before departure, particularly in the June–September monsoon season when weather at IXU can occasionally cause diversions to Nanded or Pune.
As of June 2026, economy one-way fares on HYD–IXU typically range from ₹2,600 (advance, off-peak) to ₹8,000+ during Eid, Diwali, and the Ellora dance festival weekend (February–March). Given the limited number of daily departures, seats can sell out 2–3 weeks in advance on busy travel weekends. The Ajanta–Ellora tourism peak (October–February) pushes midweek fares to ₹4,500–₹6,000. If the direct flight is unavailable or overpriced, a connecting itinerary via Pune (PNQ) or Mumbai (BOM) is often available for ₹3,800–₹6,500 total with a 1–2 hour transit.
Aurangabad Airport (IXU) sits ≈ 14 km east of the city centre, a 20–30 minute cab ride. The city itself has the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara (often called the mini Taj Mahal), Daulatabad Fort, and Aurangabad Caves within 15–30 km. Ellora Caves — 34 rock-cut temples spanning Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions — are ≈ 30 km north-west of the city (45 minutes by cab). Ajanta's 30 painted Buddhist cave sanctuaries are ≈ 100 km north-east (2 hours by road). Dedicated Maharashtra Tourism day-trip buses and private tour operators run circuits covering both Ajanta and Ellora. Most travellers from Hyderabad opt for a 2-night stay to cover both sites comfortably.
IndiGo's base saver fares include 7 kg cabin bag; checked-bag slabs cost ≈ ₹700 per 15 kg if added at booking as of June 2026. Air India Economy typically includes 15 kg checked. Aurangabad Airport's baggage handling area is compact — belts are fast and most bags arrive within 10–12 minutes of touchdown. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on both carriers; seat selection fees apply except for IndiGo's included seats (middle seats or back-row seats are free to select). The IXU terminal has limited food options — a small snack kiosk and tea counter — so grab a meal at HYD before departure.
No visa is needed — this is a domestic Indian route. A government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN card, or passport) is mandatory and must match the booking name. Foreign nationals on a domestic leg must carry their passport and valid Indian visa. DigiYatra is available at HYD and is being rolled out at additional Tier-2 airports including IXU; check the DigiYatra app for current supported airports before arrival at HYD. Unaccompanied minors must be pre-registered with the airline — IndiGo and Air India both require a UM form submitted at least 24 hours before departure.
Non-stop services take ≈ 1 hour 10–20 minutes. IndiGo and Air India are the main operators. Given only 1–2 daily departures, confirm flight status the evening before departure.
IndiGo and Air India are the primary carriers. Frequency is low (1–2 daily non-stops), so book at least 2–3 weeks ahead or consider a Hyderabad–Pune or Hyderabad–Mumbai connection instead.
Economy fares range from ≈ ₹2,600 (advance booking, off-peak) to ₹8,000 during Diwali or Ajanta–Ellora peak tourist season (October–February). Average midweek advance fare is ≈ ₹4,000.
Ellora is ≈ 30 km from the city (≈ 45 minutes by cab). Ajanta is ≈ 100 km north-east of Aurangabad city (≈ 2 hours by road). Most travellers cover both on a 2-night trip.
IXU (officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport) is a medium-sized AAI airport with 1–2 daily non-stops from Hyderabad. It also connects to Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. Night-landing capability is limited, so most flights operate in daytime slots.
Fares are lowest in May–June and September (between tourist peaks). Off-peak one-way fares can be as low as ₹2,600. Book at least 3 weeks ahead; last-minute fares on this thin-frequency route can exceed ₹10,000.
Hyderabad to Aurangabad prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every HYD–IXU fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Hyderabad–Aurangabad trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live HYD-IXU search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Most travellers prefer the Hyderabad to Aurangabad non-stop option. The direct Hyderabad-Aurangabad flight time is ≈ 1h 10m. 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 Hyderabad Aurangabad ticket but are open to a layover.
On Hyderabad to Aurangabad, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Hyderabad Aurangabad fares across IndiGo, Air India — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.