Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
The Leh Airport is located at an altitude of 3256 m, making it the 23rd highest commercial airport in the world.
Leh Airport
Air India operations
Services and amenities
Smoking area
ATM
Childcare room
Babycare room
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Ladakh taxi service
- State transport bus
IXL is around 2.4 km from the city centre.
Taxi pick-up area
- Pick-up area is right outside arrival building. There are information boards and footmarks for passengers to reach the taxi area.
Minimum layover time
- More than 45 minutes.
Resolution desk for baggage issues
You will find dedicated booking office and information centre at the arrival hall of this airport.
Cell phone zones/Waiting lots
Waiting zone with ample seating is available in the arrival building.
Places to visit nearby
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Hemis National Park
48 km
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Diskit Monastery
119 km
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Pangong Tso Lake
227 km
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Shanti Stupa
6 km
Airport FAQs
The Leh Airport does not provide Wi-Fi for passengers. You may use your mobile data instead.
The smoking area is situated in the Security Hold Area of the airport.
Photography and filming are allowed within the airport.