Overview
Aurangabad is a major city in India.
Its population is roughly 1.18 million.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport (IXU), about 6 km away.
Key facts
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Population | 1.18 million |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Nearest airport | Aurangabad Airport (IXU), 6 km |
| Currency | INR |
Where Aurangabad is
Aurangabad sits in India, in the northern part of Asia.
Pīpri lies about 22 km to the south-east, Wadgaon Kolhati lies about 12 km to the west and Aurangabad Cantonment lies about 5 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Aurangabad Airport (IXU) is the closest airport, about 6 km from Aurangabad.
Alternative gateways include Shirdi International Airport (SAG, 104 km); Jalgaon Airport (JLG, 124 km).
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Find flights to Aurangabad →arrives IXU (5.9 km away)
Getting around
Public transport and taxis cover the city well, and the central districts are walkable once you arrive. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (northern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Aurangabad is worth your time: a major city with the range of places to stay, eat and go out that its size brings; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through IXU.
Day trips & nearby
Aurangabad works well as a base. Within about 22 km you can reach Pīpri (22 km to the south-east); Wadgaon Kolhati (12 km to the west); Aurangabad Cantonment (5 km to the west); Khuldābād (21 km to the north-west); Ranjangaon S (14 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the INR (Rupee).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Asia/Kolkata time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Aurangabad
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Aurangabad?
- Aurangabad Airport (IXU) is the closest airport, about 6 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Aurangabad?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- What is near Aurangabad?
- Pīpri is one of the closest places, about 22 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Aurangabad in?
- Aurangabad is in India.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.