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Nearest Airport to Leh: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Leh is Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), about 4.7 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Skardu International Airport (KDU), 228 km away.

Closest airport IXL Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport 4.7 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international KDU Skardu International Airport 228 km · 142 mi · ~4 h 04 min by car

Airports near Leh

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Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Leh, India · Regional Airports in India Meet & Greet →
IXL 4.7 km3 mi · ~5 min
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Skardu International Airport Skardu, Pakistan · International Airports in Pakistan
KDU 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 04 min
3
Kangra Airport Kangra, India · Regional Airports in India
DHM 254 km158 mi · ~4 h 32 min
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Kullu Manali Airport Bhuntar, India · Regional Airports in India
KUU 258 km160 mi · ~4 h 36 min
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Srinagar International Airport Srinagar, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
SXR 260 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
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Udhampur Air Force Station Udhampur, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
— 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min
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Pathankot Airport Pathankot, India · Regional Airports in India
IXP 281 km175 mi · ~5 h 01 min
8
Jammu Airport Jammu, India · Regional Airports in India Meet & Greet →
IXJ 303 km188 mi · ~5 h 25 min
9
Ngari Gunsa Airport Shiquanhe, China · Regional Airports in China
NGQ 325 km202 mi · ~5 h 48 min
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Adampur Airport Adampur, India · Airfield Airports in India
AIP 348 km216 mi · ~6 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

Thoise Airport57 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Leh; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Leh?

The nearest airport to Leh is Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), about 4.7 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Skardu International Airport (KDU), 228 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Leh?

Skardu International Airport (KDU) is 228 km from Leh in a straight line — roughly 4 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Leh?

Skardu International Airport (KDU) — 228 km, Kangra Airport (DHM) — 254 km and Kullu Manali Airport (KUU) — 258 km.

How long does it take to get from Leh to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.