Flying from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport (IXU): What you need to know
The timezone in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Aurangabad Airport is located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Your flight from Melbourne to IXU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to IXU.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IXU flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Aurangabad Airport (IXU)
Reserve a hotel close to IXU if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Getting from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) to central Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Aurangabad Airport to central Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)
Currently, $595 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,082. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to IXU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport (IXU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Melbourne to IXU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Aurangabad Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
Your Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Pangong lake, Jama Masjid and Jama Masjid.
Explore more of India
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a trip to Mumbai will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway Of India Mumbai.
Around 225 kilometres southwest of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Pune is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.