Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Leh Airport (IXL): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to IXL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to IXL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Leh Airport (IXL)
Currently, RM1,375 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,411. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to IXL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Leh Airport (IXL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport flight. Reserve 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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Leh Airport (IXL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Leh in April.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Leh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Leh, with the temperature ranging from -2ºC (28ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to IXL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -31ºC (-24ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Ludhiana is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of 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.
Around 370 kilometres south-west of Leh, Amritsar is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Golden Temple, Sculpture in Honour of the Martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum.