Chennai to Aurangabad Flights

Chennai, the IT hub of India is closely situated in Aurangabad, the city of caves in Maharashtra. Travel between both states has become a lot easier due to IndiGo’s Chennai to Aurangabad flight tickets available at the best prices ever. Add on special packages and a kids' meal and enjoy the ride.

Aurangabad, a city in Maharastra, is a major tourist spot. It houses UNESCO world heritage site caves, the infamous Ajanta and Ellora caves. Other historical monuments include the Bibi-ka-Maqbara. Stop in Aurangabad and buy Himroo shawls, Paithani sarees and other luxurious fabrics.

Best known places in Aurangabad

• Aurangabad Caves: The Aurangabad Caves were carved out of a large basalt rock structure. It dates back to the 6^th or 7^th century and has Buddhist roots. There are over ten caves with drawings and illustrations on the walls.
• Daulatabad Fort: The Daulatabad Fort was built at the beginning of the12^th century as a means of protecting the city. The entire fort has been constructed atop a hill and out of rocks. The solid fort is an art in Engineering while also serving its purpose.
• Bibi-ka-Maqbara: Considered as another symbol of love, after the popular Taj Mahal, is Bibi-ka-Maqbara. It holds Rabia-ul-Daurani’s mausoleum, the late wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It is made of marble with minarets in each corner.
• Grishneshwar Temple: For the spiritually inclined, Aurangabad has the Grishneshwar Temple. Located at a distance of 30 km from the city, it is considered to be the last ‘Jyotirlinga’ on earth.
• Ajanta Caves: Built-in 200 BC to 650 AD, the Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site. They are a set of 30 cave structures with Buddhist origins. It was built using humble tools and painted with scenes depicting the lifestyle of that era.

Airport address: Aurangabad Airport, Jalna Road, Chilkalthana, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431006

IATA code: IXU

If the Aurangabad caves were on your list of must-visit places, it can be done now. Thanks to the economical IndiGo flight from Chennai to Aurangabad. IndiGo has connecting flights of 4 hours 30 minutes in duration between Chennai and Aurangabad. You can also book IndiGo’s Aurangabad to Chennai return flight coupled with special offers.

• Seat Plus: Choose Seat Plus for your next air ticket booking and get to choose a seat of choice. To avoid being stuck in a seat one does not like, seats can be booked beforehand for a price of INR 150.
• Excess Baggage: IndiGo’s Excess Baggage allows fliers to prepay for their baggage. If one needs to carry bags above the permitted limit. Payments can be done for it beforehand.
• Travel Assistance: Medical incidents can happen anywhere and anytime, one only needs to be prepared for it. The Travel Assistance add-on provides roadside assistance and medical assistance for domestic flights.
• Fast Forward: Buy the Fast Forward service and get priority help during baggage check-in. This service also helps the flier get their baggage quicker out at the destination airport.

Chennai is touted as an economic hub with various opportunities for higher education. It is also home to various well-known IT companies. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is considered one of the best Indian cities to live in. Chennai is popular for its historical monuments, churches, museums and food.

Here are the best-known places in Chennai?

• Top Government Bodies: Chennai has many important Government offices. The Madras High Court is the second oldest High Court in the whole country. It was built in the year 1862. Another top government office is the Raj Bhavan. It is also called the ‘Governor's Residence’.
• Heritage Monuments: The Government Museum in Chennai holds many artefacts from South India and across. The Amaravathi Gallery is home to marble sculptures from the 2nd century that depict the life of Lord Buddha. Fort St. George is synonymous with the origin story of the city. At 100 km from the city is Alamparai Fort that was built in the 17^th century.
• Religious Sites: A holy place for the Muslim population in Chennai, the Thousand Lights Mosque is a must-see place. Its name is derived from ancient lore that stated that 1000 lights were used to light up the mosque. The San Thome Cathedral, built in the 16^th century, is the final resting place of Saint Thomas. The Kapaleeshwarar Temple, from the Vijayanagar Kingdom, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Shopping Hubs: Chennai’s shopping spots have economical goods that are valued for money. The Pondy Bazaar has all the trendy clothing and footwear options while Sowcarpet has wholesale shops. Ritchie Street sells electronic goods at throwaway prices. For silk sarees head to Nungambakkam and Anna Nagar.
• Parks and Gardens: Chennai is made up of several beaches, the most popular is Marina Beach. It has been recorded as the longest beach in India. For nature lovers, head to the Semmozhi Poonga, a well-manicured botanical garden. The Pangal Park and the Children’s Peace Park also come a close second.

Airport address: Chennai International Airport, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027

IATA code: MAA