Travelling from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport is 1 hour.
Take your pick of four weekly Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport flights. The 10:20 departure with Air India is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 11:30.
Your IXC 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 flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Leh — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is IndiGo.
The most punctual carrier that operates IXC to IXL flights is IndiGo. Its services land as scheduled 70.83% of the time.
If you'd like to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a well-known stop between IXC and IXL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Leh Airport (IXL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport flight is $58. A return plane ticket right now is $142. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IXC to IXL.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
76.09% of flights taking off from Chandigarh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to IXC:
Arriving at Leh Airport (IXL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXL instead:
Getting from Leh Airport (IXL) to central Leh
From Leh Airport, Leh is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Leh Airport (IXL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Leh in April.
Lock in your flight from Chandigarh Airport to Leh Airport for August if you'd like to visit Leh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXC to IXL in January. Temperatures average between -31ºC (-24ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Leh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south-west of Leh, a visit to Ludhiana will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.
Around 370 kilometres south-west of Leh, Amritsar is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Temple, Sculpture in Honour of the Martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum.