Travelling from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
Aurangabad and Visakhapatnam share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IXU to VTZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IXU and VTZ:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Currently, R 1,301 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,271. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IXU to VTZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport.
Finding cheap flights from IXU to VTZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport.
Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
67.18% of flights departing from Chikkalthana Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Aurangabad to Chikkalthana Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IXU? If you're catching an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Consider staying in a hotel near VTZ if you're taking a late Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Visakhapatnam. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Visakhapatnam. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Visakhapatnam, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXU to VTZ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Visakhapatnam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north of Visakhapatnam, a trip to Nowrangapur will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, consider Vijayawada, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Visakhapatnam. Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum are among the biggest draws.
