New Delhi to Leh (DEL–IXL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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387 mi airlines 51/wk
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AI2461
AI Air India
32N
6:50 AM
IST T3
8:10 AM
IST
1h 20m
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AI2463
AI Air India
32N
7:05 AM
IST T3
8:05 AM
IST
1h
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AI2454
AI Air India
32N
8:00 AM
IST T3
9:05 AM
IST
1h 5m
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6E2507
6E IndiGo
32N
8:10 AM
IST T2
9:30 AM
IST
1h 20m
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6E6571
6E IndiGo
32N
9:10 AM
IST T1
10:30 AM
IST
1h 20m
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SG123
SG SpiceJet
73G
10:10 AM
IST T1
11:25 AM
IST
1h 15m
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6E6350
6E IndiGo
32N
11:30 AM
IST T1
1:00 PM
IST
1h 30m
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6E6821
6E IndiGo
32N
11:30 AM
IST T1
12:50 PM
IST
1h 20m
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SG122
SG SpiceJet
73G
8:05 AM
IST
9:30 AM
IST
1h 25m
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6E2584
6E IndiGo
32N
11:10 AM
IST
12:30 PM
IST
1h 20m
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6E2449
6E IndiGo
32N
11:40 AM
IST
12:55 PM
IST
1h 15m
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AI2462
AI Air India
32N
12:35 PM
IST
2:10 PM
IST
1h 35m
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6E6003
6E IndiGo
32N
1:30 PM
IST
2:50 PM
IST
1h 20m
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AI2464
AI Air India
32N
2:13 PM
IST
3:27 PM
IST
1h 14m
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New Delhi to Leh
3 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 387 mi 1h nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

DEL–IXL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet lead the route. The flight covers 387 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEL–IXL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 28 32N 1h20-1h30
AI Air India 16 32N 1h-1h20 Star Alliance
SG SpiceJet 7 73G 1h15
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, AI
73G Boeing 737-700 – SG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + SG (35 flights/wk, 69%)
Star Alliance: AI (16 flights/wk, 31%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEL to IXL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to IXL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Leh from New Delhi

Nearby airports with service to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.
Metric DEL→IXL IXC→IXL
Distance from DEL 147 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 51 5
Flight time 1h 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DEL with service to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Leh is 0 hours the same as New Delhi.
DEL: IST · IXL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6:00 PM in Leh.
Distance & Flight Time
387 mi / 622 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 30m.
Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

DEL–IXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Leh route.
Route details
Distance387 mi / 622 km
Flight time1h to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights51 out / 37 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: IXL
IATA / ICAOIXL / VILH
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation10,682 ft / 3,256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to IXL flights.
Nonstop flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 30m. The route covers 387 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from DEL to IXL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, IXJ, IXC and SXR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IXL to DEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IXC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEL to IXL

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEL to IXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEL to IXL ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (622 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chandigarh (IXC).