Flying from Bangkok to Leh Airport (IXL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when planning your flight from Bangkok to Leh Airport (IXL).
Leh Airport is located in Leh. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to IXL, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Bangkok to IXL even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Leh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Leh Airport with a stop at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). A main stopover between Don Mueang International Airport and IXL, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to IXL flight? Check in to a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
66.48% of flights departing Don Mueang International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Leh Airport (IXL)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Leh Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near IXL and be in snooze mode sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Leh Airport (IXL)
Currently, $225 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Leh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $518. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to IXL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Leh Airport (IXL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Leh Airport (IXL). July is when most people travel to Leh. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Leh is August, with temperatures ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC. Lock in your Bangkok to IXL flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -31ºC and -13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Leh Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Leh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Leh right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Leh Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Shanti Stupa, Monastery Circuit and Leh Royal Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in Leh.
Explore more of India
Srinagar is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Leh. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Natural beauty of kashmir, Shikara Ride and KASHMIR PLACES.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, consider Jammu, about 290 kilometres south-west of Leh. Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg and Maa Vaishno Devi Park are among the biggest draws.