Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BLR to IXL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Leh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BLR and IXL:
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Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights departing from Bengaluru Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Bengaluru Airport from central Bengaluru, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BLR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Leh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Leh Airport (IXL)
If you're landing on a late Bengaluru Airport to Leh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near IXL:
Getting from Leh Airport (IXL) to central Leh
Leh Airport to the centre of Leh has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Leh Airport (IXL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Leh Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Leh in March.
When booking your flight from Bengaluru 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).
Look for cheap tickets from BLR to IXL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Ludhiana is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Leh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.
If there's time to check out another great destination in India, head for Amritsar, roughly 370 kilometres south-west of Leh. Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism are key reasons to visit.