Travelling from London to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Chikkalthana Airport is located in Aurangabad. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to IXU.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to IXU departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Chikkalthana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) departing London Gatwick Airport.
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to IXU flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Chikkalthana Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Chikkalthana Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near IXU instead:
Getting from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to central Aurangabad
Chikkalthana Airport to central Aurangabad is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Currently, R 4,475 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chikkalthana Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,170. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to IXU if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap London to Chikkalthana Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Nail down a great price on a flight from London to Chikkalthana Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from London to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Aurangabad. August is when most people book flights from London to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Aurangabad is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your London to IXU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Chikkalthana Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Aurangabad
Once you've booked your flight from London to Chikkalthana Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Aurangabad:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Pangong lake, Jama Masjid and Jama Masjid are must-do's during your Aurangabad adventure.
Explore more of India
You've done Aurangabad, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Mumbai to tick off its leading attractions. From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Pune, roughly 225 kilometres south-west of Aurangabad. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are highlights.
