Mumbai to Aurangabad Flights — Guide 2026
Mumbai to Aurangabad flight guide — airlines, fares, Ajanta-Ellora access, terminals and travel tips.
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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 20m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Around 1–2 non-stop departures a day, mainly IndiGo with Air India on some days. 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 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.
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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.
Mumbai–Aurangabad is a thin but useful sector serving travellers heading to the Ajanta and Ellora caves. IndiGo runs the main non-stop service — around a dozen-plus flights a week — and Air India serves the route on some days. Frequencies here are modest (roughly one to two non-stops a day), so book early and do not assume a late alternative if you miss your flight. Aurangabad airport (IXU) carries the proposed name Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar; you may see either name on signage and tickets.
Go First and Jet Airways are defunct and should never be listed as current; Vistara now operates as Air India.
The air distance is about 280 km and the non-stop takes roughly 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. By road it is around 335 km — a 6–7 hour drive on the Mumbai–Aurangabad highway, or an overnight train of similar duration. Flying clearly wins on time if a non-stop suits your schedule, but with only one to two flights a day the road and rail options remain genuinely useful as a fallback, especially for groups or flexible budgets. Both cities are on IST, so no time change.
This is a tourism-led route, busiest when caves-and-heritage travel peaks. With limited capacity, fares can jump close to departure, so booking 3–6 weeks out is sensible.
| Period | Conditions / demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (cool, peak tourism) | Best weather for caves | Above average |
| Apr–May (hot) | Quieter, very warm | Moderate |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Green landscape, fewer crowds | Often cheapest |
| Festivals / long weekends | Demand spikes | Book early |
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Because frequency is low, your choice of departure window is limited — take the flight that fits your cave-visit plan rather than chasing the cheapest hour. A morning arrival into Aurangabad gives you a full day for Ajanta or Ellora (the caves are a 1–2 hour drive from the airport and close in the late afternoon). Avoid landing late if you intend to start sightseeing the same day.
Business travellers: Aurangabad has a sizeable industrial belt; take the earliest non-stop and, given the thin schedule, keep a road/rail backup in mind for the return.
Families: the short flight spares children a long road journey; book seats together and plan an early arrival so you can fit in a caves visit the same day.
Students and budget travellers: if fares are high on this low-frequency route, the overnight train or a state bus is often far cheaper — weigh the time saving honestly. Travel light to hold the lowest fare if you do fly.
Mumbai (BOM), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, splits its carriers: low-cost airlines including IndiGo use Terminal 1 (Santacruz), while Air India mainline uses Terminal 2 (Sahar). Check your ticket — the two terminals are about 15 minutes apart by road. Aurangabad (IXU) has a single terminal about 10 km from the city, so arrival is simple.
At Mumbai, allow ample time to reach T1 or T2 — city traffic is heavy and the suburban rail or Metro is often quicker than a cab in peak hours. At Aurangabad, the airport is a short 20-minute drive from the city; autos and app cabs are available. For the caves, pre-arrange a taxi: Ellora is about 30 km from the city and Ajanta about 100 km, so plan a full day for each.
Standard domestic economy allowance is 15 kg check-in plus a 7 kg cabin bag, but the cheapest fares may be cabin-only — read the fare rules. On any ATR services, hold space is tighter and large bags may be gate-checked. See IndiGo baggage for current limits, and add extra weight online rather than paying airport excess.
October to March is the most comfortable time to visit Aurangabad and the caves — cool and dry. April–May is very hot. The monsoon (June–September) makes the landscape green and the caves less crowded, but Mumbai's runway congestion in the rains can delay departures, so keep buffer time. Carry water and sun protection for the open cave sites.
On a thin route like Mumbai–Aurangabad, the smart move is to book early and compare flying against the road and rail on your chosen day. Search on FlightGPT, check the fare-inclusions column, and confirm your Mumbai terminal (T1 for IndiGo, T2 for Air India) before you set off. More guides on the routes page and the blog.
A non-stop takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on aircraft and routing. Aurangabad airport is now also known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
IndiGo runs the main non-stop service, with Air India operating on some days. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct; Vistara has merged into Air India.
Frequency is modest — typically one to two non-stop departures a day, so book early and keep a road or rail backup in mind.
IndiGo and other low-cost carriers use Terminal 1 (Santacruz); Air India mainline uses Terminal 2 (Sahar). Confirm from your ticket — the terminals are about 15 minutes apart and have no airside transfer.
Aurangabad (IXU) has a single terminal, about 10 km from the city, so arrival is straightforward.
Yes — the flight is about an hour versus a 6–7 hour drive of around 335 km. But with only one to two flights a day, the road or overnight train remains a useful fallback.
A valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID. No visa is required for this domestic flight.
Usually 15 kg check-in plus a 7 kg cabin bag in economy, though the cheapest fares may be cabin-only. Check the IndiGo baggage page and your fare rules before booking.
Yes. Web check-in typically opens 48 hours before departure and lets you choose a seat and skip the counter queue.
Ellora is about 30 km from Aurangabad and Ajanta about 100 km. Pre-arrange a taxi and plan a full day for each; the caves close in the late afternoon.
Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or an alternative flight, plus compensation in certain cases, within DGCA timelines.
Pet carriage depends on the airline and aircraft, needs prior approval and a health certificate, and capacity is limited. Contact the airline well ahead; do not assume it is allowed.
Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare without their own seat. Carry proof of the infant's date of birth.
The June–September monsoon can cause delays at the Mumbai end due to runway congestion in heavy rain. Keep buffer time for any onward plans.
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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; 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 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 20m non-stop. 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.