Flying from London to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Leh Airport (IXL), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Leh is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Leh Airport is located in Leh, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to IXL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Finding a stopover on your flight from London to IXL is a breeze. Whether you're eager to potentially save cash on your fare or explore a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A key stop when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Leh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider adding a stop at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). It's a major stopover on a flight from London to Leh Airport (IXL) leaving London Gatwick Airport. Use a longer layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a quick break to grab a bite to eat at the airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from London to IXL? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Leh Airport (IXL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Leh Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IXL:
Getting from Leh Airport (IXL) to central Leh
From Leh Airport, Leh is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 7 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Leh Airport (IXL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Leh Airport is 271 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 661 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure cheap tickets from London to IXL. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy more options for flight times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from London to Leh Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from London to Leh Airport (IXL)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from London to Leh Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Leh, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Leh. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from London to IXL during then and you can expect temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC.
Look for cheap flights from London to Leh Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -31ºC and -13ºC on average.
More about Leh
Start your Leh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Leh Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Shanti Stupa, Leh Post Office and Sankar Monastery are essential stops on your Leh itinerary.
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