Mumbai to Aurangabad flight guide — airlines, fares, Ajanta-Ellora access, terminals and travel tips.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Aurangabad non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 00m–1h 10m, operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, ≈ 2–4 direct flights daily. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–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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Mumbai to Aurangabad is only 335 km by road, and the Expressway + NH52 route takes roughly 5.5–7 hours depending on traffic — making the flight genuinely time-competitive once you include airport procedures. IndiGo and Air India Express are the typical operators, though frequencies are modest at 2–4 round trips daily. Aurangabad airport (IXU, now officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport) is a single-terminal facility. Some travellers prefer the Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains, which run overnight and drop you in the city centre, but for anyone prioritising time over cost, the 60-minute flight makes sense. Mumbai departures use the T1 (domestic low-cost) terminal rather than T2.
Because the sector is short and infrequent, price competition is limited — expect economy fares of ₹2,500–5,500 one-way on standard dates. Peak travel windows around Diwali, Christmas–New Year, and Maharashtra state holidays can push fares toward ₹7,000+. Booking 30–45 days ahead is the safest strategy; last-minute fares on a 2–4 daily frequency route spike steeply. The monsoon months (June–August) bring the lowest demand and the cheapest fares, often ₹2,000–3,000, because many tourists skip Ajanta–Ellora in heavy rain, although the caves themselves can be visited year-round and waterfalls near Ellora are actually spectacular in the rains.
Aurangabad Airport is compact and processes arriving passengers quickly — you are typically through baggage claim within 15 minutes of landing. The airport sits about 10 km east of the city centre and approximately 30 km from the Ellora Caves; Ajanta is a further 100 km northeast. Pre-booked taxis or hotels with airport transfer services are the most comfortable option; app-cab availability at IXU can be patchy outside peak arrival slots. Car rental agencies are present for travellers wanting to self-drive to both cave complexes in a single overnight itinerary. MSRTC buses also connect the airport area to the city bus stand.
On the BOM–IXU sector as of June 2026, IndiGo's base fare covers 7 kg cabin baggage only; a 15 kg checked bag add-on costs roughly ₹300–500 when purchased at booking. Air India Express typically bundles a 15 kg check-in allowance in its economy base fare, offering better value for travellers with luggage. Given the short flight, some passengers opt for cabin-only with a small backpack to save both money and time at baggage claim. Business class is not typically available on this thin sector; the aircraft are usually A320 narrowbodies or occasionally ATR turboprops depending on the time of year and operator schedule.
Both Mumbai and Aurangabad are in Maharashtra — this is a purely domestic flight requiring no visa or passport. Any government-issued photo ID suffices: Aadhaar, PAN card, voter ID, or passport if you have one. DigiYatra is available at Mumbai's T1 for enrolled travellers. Children under five travel free on a lap, but between five and twelve they need an age-proof document if unaccompanied or travelling with a single guardian. There are no inter-city health declarations required under ordinary conditions. Note that T1 in Mumbai is physically separate from T2, so do not go to the international terminal by mistake.
The Ajanta Caves (32 Buddhist rock-cut monuments, 2nd century BCE–6th century CE) are closed on Mondays, while the Ellora Caves (UNESCO; Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples) are closed on Tuesdays — plan your itinerary to avoid those closures. Flying in on a Thursday afternoon and returning Sunday evening is a popular two-night structure. Aurangabad city also has the Bibi Ka Maqbara (nicknamed 'Mini Taj Mahal') and the Daulatabad Fort, which can fill a morning on the way to or from the airport. October through February is the most pleasant weather window, with daytime temperatures between 18–28°C.
Aurangabad acts as a useful regional hub: Nashik (for vineyards and Shirdi) is about 2.5 hours by road, and Nagpur (with its own airport for onward connections) is roughly 5 hours. MSRTC operates decent inter-city bus services to Osmanabad, Latur, Jalna, and Nanded for travellers with more ambitious Maharashtra itineraries. Some tourists fly Mumbai–Aurangabad, self-drive the cave circuit over two days, and return by a different mode — overnight train or shared AC cab — to fully experience the Marathwada landscape without doubling back. Fuel availability and NH-52 road quality are generally good for self-drive.
Non-stop flight time is ≈ 1 hour. It is one of the shortest domestic air sectors in Maharashtra.
IndiGo and Air India Express are the primary operators; combined they run ≈ 2–4 daily round trips on this thin sector.
Standard economy fares run ₹2,500–5,500 one-way booked 3–6 weeks ahead. Prices spike toward ₹7,000+ around Diwali and peak holidays.
Flying saves ≈ 5–6 hours of road time, though total door-to-door with airport procedures is about 3 hours vs. ≈ 6 hours driving. It is worth it if time matters.
Ellora Caves are ≈ 30 km from the airport (≈ 35 minutes). Ajanta is ≈ 100–105 km northeast, roughly 2 hours by car.
No. This is a domestic route; any government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID) is accepted.
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Mumbai to Aurangabad — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Mumbai–Aurangabad prices across IndiGo, Air India Express; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Mumbai to Aurangabad at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India Express can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BOM–IXU fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Aurangabad non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Aurangabad flight time is ≈ 1h 00m–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 Mumbai Aurangabad ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai–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 Mumbai Aurangabad fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.