Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JED to IXU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JED and IXU:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport flight is RM856. A round-trip fare is currently RM1,433. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from JED to IXU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JED to IXU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of JED.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXU if you're catching a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to central Aurangabad
Chikkalthana Airport to central Aurangabad has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Aurangabad. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chikkalthana Airport for May if you'd like to explore Aurangabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to IXU in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Aurangabad. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Aurangabad, Ahmedabad is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.