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Travel information for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport — gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta & Ellora Caves.
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The IATA code is IXU. The airport was renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport after the city's official renaming.
Ajanta Caves are about 100 km from the airport (2-2.5 hours by road). Ellora Caves are closer at about 30 km (45 minutes).
October to March is ideal, with pleasant weather for cave exploration. Avoid the summer months (April-June) due to extreme heat.
IndiGo and Air India connect Aurangabad to Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad with regular flights.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport (IXU) is the gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. The city, formerly known as Aurangabad, is also home to the Bibi Ka Maqbara (mini Taj Mahal) and is a growing industrial center in Maharashtra.
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