Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL, 3256m altitude)
Flight time from Leh to Delhi IGI: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. We coordinate with airport medical authorities and ensure the patient is stable before boarding. For charters, positioning time in Leh is 2-4 hours.
Common Reasons for Leh-Delhi Transfer
Patients from Leh travel to Delhi for: cardiac surgery (Medanta, Fortis Escorts), neurosurgery (AIIMS, Apollo), oncology (AIIMS, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute), and organ transplant.
Commercial Stretcher Option
Commercial flights from Leh to Delhi are available daily on IndiGo and Air India. For stable patients, airline stretcher significantly reduces cost. MEDIF documentation and airline approval take 24-48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
For charter, 4-6 hours from first call. Commercial stretcher: 24-48 hours for airline approval. We begin processing both options in parallel immediately.
That depends on the patient's condition and the specialist required. Our medical team can advise on the most appropriate receiving facility and help with pre-admission coordination.