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Flights from Leh to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Leh to Chennai. 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
Leh to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey5h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Mumbai
Best ways to fly from Leh to Chennai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- NoneChennai vs Leh
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- IXL → MAA
Flights from Leh to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Leh to Chennai?
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 Leh to Chennai?
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 Leh and Chennai?
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 Leh and Chennai?
Leh: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).


