Aurangabad to Rajkot Flights

Rajkot Airport (IATA: RAJ) is the fourth busiest airport in Gujarat. It is a single-runway airport, currently having only one terminal, and cannot handle more than 130 people each for arrival and departure. Located about 2.5 km from the city centre, the airport is yet to become international and does not have any foreign carriers. Rajkot Airport operates flights to all major cities like Mumbai, Surat, Bangalore, and Delhi. The airport has several check-in counters, a well-equipped parking area, luggage belts, and separate security booths for men and women. Eateries, well-equipped washrooms, and toilets as well as shopping points are available for passengers. Additionally, the airport has WiFi, which is free for the first 15 min and then paid as per the need of the user. It is easily accessible by railway and public transportation as well.

Located on the banks of the Aji and Nyari rivers, Rajkot is India's 26th largest city and one of the biggest industrial areas of Gujarat. Most people learn about Rajkot through history books and the city's association with the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Undoubtedly, the place holds a lot of historical significance but there is much more to Rajkot. Founded by Thakur Sahib Vibhoji Ajoji Jadeja in 1620, Rajkot is the fourth-largest city in Gujarat today. A part of the Saurashtra region, it is also known as Kathiawar. When Saurashtra was formerly a state of India before merging with Bombay state and later Gujarat, Rajkot was the capital of this region. The city has been a part of several different states over the centuries, which is why it has a vibrant culture. Not many are aware that the city has its native music form called 'Dayro', which people of this city use to narrate old stories and sayings. It also has a multilingual population that speaks Gujarati, English, Hindi, Sindhi, and Marathi. Its multicoloured culture is why Rajkot is also often called 'Rangilu Rajkot' which means colourful Rajkot in Gujarati. Rajkot is extremely popular for its silk work and jewellery, especially gold jewellery. It is also often visited by traders looking to buy watch parts. However, what makes the city most popular in terms of handicrafts, are its bandhani sarees, the best shopping destination for which is Gujari Bazaar in Old Walled City. The climate here is usually hot and dry, except during the monsoon season, which lasts from July to September.

The Aurangabad Airport (IATA: IXU), also called the Chikkalthana Airport, is located on the Aurangabad-Nagpur state highway, about 6 km from the city. It is operated by the Airport Authority of India. It is the second largest airport in Maharashtra following the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Currently, there is only one terminal. Air India and IndiGo are the major airline operators. While Air India flights operate between Aurangabad, Delhi, and Mumbai, IndiGo also offers flights to Hyderabad.

Aurangabad is one of the most well-known cities in the state of Maharashtra. It is famous for its cotton textiles and silk fabrics, besides being a place of historical importance and a tourist hub. The famous Ajanta and Ellora caves are located on the outskirts of Aurangabad. The Aurangabad region, including the outskirts, was once the capital of the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Alauddin Khalji. It was known as Daulatabad back then. A few centuries later, Malik Akbar founded a city in the area called Kharki, which is modern-day Aurangabad. His son, Fateh, later changed the name to Fatehnagar. Years later, when Aurangzeb became the viceroy of the Deccan, Fatehnagar was renamed Aurangabad, and 52 walled gates were built around the city. This is why the city is nicknamed the ëCity of Gates'. Aurangabad later became a part of the princely state of Hyderabad and remained so till independence. It became a part of the Marathwada region only in 1960. The constant shift in dynasties has given Aurangabad a unique heritage. The city's long association with Hyderabad is reflected in its culture and cuisine. The famous Hyderabadi Biryani and Mughlai cuisine are served at several places around the city. However, the most popular dish here is the naan kalia, which is essentially a naan or bread served with mutton soaked in a mixture of spices. The Dakhni cuisine, which borrows a lot of its flavour from the south, is also widely served here. The dominant language of Aurangabad is Marathi. Urdu is also a major spoken language here, besides Hindi. The city's rich history and mouth-watering cuisine are its most attractive features. But Aurangabad is also a modern-day gem and one of the fastest-developing cities in India. Aurangabad is selected as one of the cities under the Smart Cities Mission.