Airport
Aurangabad Airport (IXU)
Aurangabad Airport is the main gateway to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) in Maharashtra and the nearby Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Daulatabad, Khuldabad, and other destinations in the Marathwada region.
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Luggage
About Aurangabad Airport
Aurangabad Airport serves Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and the wider Marathwada region of Maharashtra as its main air gateway. Operated by the Airports Authority of India, the airport has supported passenger travel in the area since the 1970s and connects the city with key domestic hubs.
The airport is located at Chikalthana, about 5.5 km east of the city centre along the Aurangabad–Nagpur State Highway, and around 11 km from Aurangabad Railway Station. Passenger services operate through a single integrated terminal with check-in counters, security screening, arrival and baggage claim areas.
Onward travel to the city centre is available by taxi, auto-rickshaw, pre-booked private transfers and hotel shuttle services. The airport also provides convenient access to major heritage destinations in the region, including the Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
With practical passenger facilities, local transport options and connections to cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad, the airport functions as a convenient entry point for visitors exploring the historic and cultural sites of Maharashtra.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Aurangabad Airport operates through a single integrated passenger terminal that handles domestic flights, with customs facilities in place for limited international operations. The terminal is equipped with two aerobridges and serves all airlines operating from the airport.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Aurangabad Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Aurangabad Airport to hotels, the city centre, business locations and destinations across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and the surrounding region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Aurangabad Airport for independent travel around the city and onward trips to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves and other regional destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Aurangabad Airport, hotels, event venues, heritage sites and other destinations.
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