Travelling from London to Leh Airport (IXL): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Leh Airport (IXL). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Leh is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Leh Airport is located in Leh.
Arrive at 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 avoid any last-minute rush.
With more travellers during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to IXL even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Leh Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to IXL flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Leh Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Leh Airport (IXL)
Reserve a hotel near IXL if you have a late flight from London to Leh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Leh Airport (IXL)
Right now, 311 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Leh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 573 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to IXL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Leh Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Leh Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Leh Airport (IXL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Leh. July is when most people book flights from London to Leh Airport (IXL), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Leh is August, with temperatures ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Book your London to IXL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Leh Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -31ºC (-24ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF).
More about Leh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Leh right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Leh Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Shanti Stupa, Monastery Circuit and Leh Royal Palace are major attractions which should be on every Leh itinerary.
Explore more of India
Leh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Leh, a trip to Srinagar will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Natural beauty of kashmir, Shikara Ride and KASHMIR PLACES.
Jammu is another favourite destination in India and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Leh. No journey is complete without a visit to Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg and Maa Vaishno Devi Park.