Travelling from Leh Airport (IXL) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport. Leh and Chandigarh have the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
Flights from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport start at 08:45 — the earliest with Air India. The last flight of the day is the 11:30 option with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 4 services every week between IXL and IXC.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air India is your gateway to discovering Chandigarh (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Choose from the direct flights from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IXL and IXC are:
Srinagar International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
For a flight within India, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from IXL to IXC, check your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leh Airport (IXL) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport is ₹ 2,693. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 8,472. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from IXL to IXC.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from IXL to IXC every day.
Play around with filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leh Airport (IXL)
Leh Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Leh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 7 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IXL:
Arriving at Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXC instead:
Getting from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
From Chandigarh Airport, Chandigarh is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chandigarh. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Leh Airport to Chandigarh Airport for June if you'd like to visit Chandigarh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IXL to IXC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chandigarh
Start your Chandigarh trip right by finding a wonderful stay. Once you've booked your flight from IXL to IXC, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh and Rock Garden are just two of the top attractions to add to your Chandigarh itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sukhna Lake.
Complete your Chandigarh trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Chandigarh Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Chandigarh.
