Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAA to IXL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Leh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a well-known stop between MAA and IXL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Leh Airport (IXL)
Currently, Rs25,084 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Leh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs52,126. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to IXL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Leh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Leh Airport (IXL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Leh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXL instead:
Getting from Leh Airport (IXL) to central Leh
From Leh Airport, Leh is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Leh Airport (IXL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Leh Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Leh in April.
The warmest month in Leh is August, with the temperature ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Leh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -31ºC and -13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to IXL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Leh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres south-west of Leh, a visit to Ludhiana will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.
Amritsar is another sought-after destination in India and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Leh. No journey is complete without experiencing Golden Temple, Sculpture in Honour of the Martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum.