Flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Each week, there are 73 Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, select the 04:55 Air India flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:55 with IndiGo.
Your DEL to IXL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Leh, India. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport:
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 68.25% of services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to IXL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between DEL and IXL:
Chandigarh Airport
Srinagar Airport
Jammu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Leh Airport (IXL)
Right now, R 824 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,187. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DEL to IXL by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DEL to IXL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DEL:
Arriving at Leh Airport (IXL)
Book a hotel close to IXL if you're taking a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Leh Airport (IXL) to central Leh
Leh Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Leh. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Leh Airport (IXL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Leh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leh, with temperatures ranging from -2ºC (28ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEL to IXL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Leh, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey about 402 kilometres south-west to Ludhiana to check off its top sights. From Iskcon Ludhiana to Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, consider Amritsar, roughly 370 kilometres south-west of Leh. Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism are the start of reasons to visit.





