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Flights from Chennai to Leh

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Leh. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Mumbai, about 5h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 29m
MAAIXLDEL

Chennai to Leh at a glance

Fastest journey5h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Chennai to Leh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MAA New Delhi (DEL) IXL
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~5h 29m
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2
MAA Mumbai (BOM) IXL
Leg 1: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~5h 57m
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3
MAA Chandigarh (IXC) IXL
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 29m
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4
MAA Jammu (IXJ) IXL
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 41m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,358 km1,464 miles
Journey time
5h 29mestimate
Time difference
NoneLeh vs Chennai
Currency in Leh
INR
Airports
MAA → IXL

Flights from Chennai to Leh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Leh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Leh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,358 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Leh?
The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Chandigarh (IXC) and Jammu (IXJ). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Leh?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Leh: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

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