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How to get fromLeh to Gilgitby plane, unknown, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Leh to Gilgit by plane, unknown, or taxi

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  1. Fly Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Srinagar International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane plane IXL - SXR
    2. Walk from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Gilgitunknown unknown
    5h 10m

  2. Travel to Skardu Airport, fly to Gilgit

    1. Walk from Leh to Skardu Airport (KDU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Gilgit (GIL)plane plane KDU - GIL
    7h 58m

  3. Travel to Skardu Airport, fly to Islamabad International Airport, taxi

    1. Walk from Leh to Skardu Airport (KDU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane KDU - ISB
    3. Take the taxi from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgittaxi taxi
    12h 14m

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Leh, India and Gilgit, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Leh to Gilgit. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) airport, fly to Srinagar International Airport (SXR), then travel to Gilgit. Alternatively, you can travel to Skardu Airport (KDU) airport then fly to Gilgit (GIL).

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