Jolly Grant Airport, also called Dehradun Airport, is Dehradun’s airport. You can continue to the city by taxi, city bus, car rental or interstate taxi/car service. For a taxi, allow for traffic as you plan your arrival.
- Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, PIN 248140.
- The airport is 20 km from the city centre.
- A taxi journey to the city takes about 40 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Airport transport options include city bus, general and prepaid taxis, car rental, and interstate taxi/car service.
Times checked November 2026.
Where Dehradun Airport is
How do you get from Dehradun Airport to the city?
You can travel by taxi, city bus, car rental or interstate taxi/car service. Taxis can be hired at the airport, and Dehradun Smart City Ltd operates the city bus service.
General and prepaid taxis are available, as are car rental and interstate taxi/car services for onward travel beyond the city. The taxi journey to the city takes about 40 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
There is city bus service at the airport, but there are no direct bus services from the airport to the city. Private taxis or transport arranged through your hotel are alternatives; confirm the bus route and boarding details with Dehradun Smart City Ltd before relying on the bus for your arrival.
An inter-terminal bus service and metro rail system are unavailable at the airport. If you are arriving by train instead, the route from Dehradun Railway Station to Mj Residency covers a different part of the journey.
Planning the road journey
Allow for traffic variation when planning a taxi trip from the airport to the city. The estimated journey takes 40 to 45 minutes, but it is not a fixed travel time.
From Dehradun Airport, the drive to a room at this Dehradun hotel takes about 54 minutes.
Once you reach central Dehradun, the Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar are landmarks for getting oriented.
What to confirm before arrival
Before travelling, confirm which service is operating, where to board and whether you need to arrange a taxi or car in advance. For the city bus, check its route and departure details with Dehradun Smart City Ltd.
For current airport transport details and traffic-sensitive journey advice, check the official site before you go. Once in the city centre, the Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar are useful landmarks; the guide to Dehradun’s Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar covers the central area.
FAQs
What is Dehradun Airport’s official name?
It is Jolly Grant Airport, also called Dehradun Airport.
Are taxis available at Dehradun Airport?
Yes. General and prepaid taxi services are available, and you can hire a taxi at the airport.
Is there a direct bus from the airport to the city?
City bus service is available at the airport, but there are no direct bus services from the airport to the city. Confirm the route with Dehradun Smart City Ltd before travelling.
Does the airport have a metro connection?
No. Metro rail is unavailable at Dehradun Airport.