Travelling from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DED to IXL flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a top stopover on the DED to IXL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to Leh Airport (IXL)
At the moment, $238 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $354. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DED to IXL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport.
Handy information about Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
76.04% of flights that depart Dehra Dun Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Dehradun to Dehra Dun Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DED? If you've booked an early flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Leh Airport (IXL)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXL if you have a late Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Leh Airport (IXL) to central Leh
Leh Airport to the centre of Leh has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Leh Airport (IXL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Leh in April.
Book your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Leh Airport for August if you'd like to go to Leh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DED to IXL in January. Average temperatures are between -31ºC and -13ºC then.
Explore more of India
Ludhiana is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Leh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, consider Amritsar, roughly 370 kilometres south-west of Leh. Golden Temple, Sculpture in Honour of the Martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum are highlights.
