Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to IXU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCT and IXU:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Rs31,365 is currently the best price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs66,892. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCT to IXU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MCT to IXU.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled 85.46% of the time.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MCT? If you're boarding an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
If you're landing on a late Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IXU:
Getting from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to central Aurangabad
Chikkalthana Airport to the centre of Aurangabad has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Aurangabad. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Aurangabad is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCT to IXU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Aurangabad. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Ahmedabad is another essential stop in India and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Aurangabad. No journey is complete without visiting Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
