Dehradun Airport to Dehradun city is a journey of about 20–30 km, with a taxi trip reported to take 40–45 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis and public buses are options for the trip; the airport is also about 62 minutes by car from a hotel in Dehradun, Hotel Siddharth Residency.
- Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, also called Dehradun Airport
- Distance to the city centre: sources give figures from about 20 to 30 km
- Taxi time: 40–45 minutes, depending on traffic
- Transfer options: taxi, bus and car rental
Where Dehradun Airport is
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun. The District Dehradun website, Air India and the Wildlife Institute of India give distances of about 20 km, 30 km and 21 km respectively, with the last figure referring to Dehradun’s main city.
These figures use different descriptions of the destination, so treat them as a general guide rather than one exact city-to-airport distance. For a separate arrival by rail, Dehradun Railway Station and onward travel is another part of planning your arrival.
How do you get from Dehradun Airport to the city?
You can take a taxi or look into a public bus from the airport to Dehradun. You can also arrange a rental car for the trip; confirm availability and pickup details with the provider.
Taxi
Passengers can hire a taxi at the airport. The taxi trip to the city takes 40–45 minutes, depending on traffic, according to the District Dehradun website. Confirm the pickup arrangement and fare before you travel, as current details can change.
Public bus
Public buses run from the airport to Dehradun’s Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT), according to the Wildlife Institute of India. Before choosing the bus, confirm its airport pickup point, operator, timetable and fare.
Car rental
Car rental is another option for getting between the airport and the city. Check directly with the rental provider about availability, pickup arrangements and cost.
Planning the drive into Dehradun
For a taxi journey, allow for a reported drive of 40–45 minutes and remember that traffic affects the trip. The airport-to-city distance varies across sources, so the travel time is a more useful planning reference than trying to match it to a single kilometre figure.
Dehradun’s ISBT is near Clement Town. Buses from the terminal depart every 15 minutes to one hour, but that is information about onward services from the ISBT—not an airport-bus timetable. If you plan to continue by bus after reaching the terminal, check the service you need separately.
For city-centre plans, Dehradun city centre and Paltan Bazaar gives context for that part of town.
What to confirm before you travel
Confirm your transfer’s pickup point, operating hours and fare before relying on a taxi, bus or rental car. Airport transport details and traffic conditions can change, and the bus information does not include a timetable or fare.
The Airports Authority of India allows an 8-minute interval from parking exit to airport exit for vehicles, with no excess-time fee for drop-offs. Check the official site before you go for current airport and transport information.
Getting from the city to the hotel area
From Dehradun city centre, the trip to Siddharth Residency is about 9 minutes by car or 16 minutes on foot. The hotel is also about 6 minutes by car or on foot from Dehradun Railway Station, which can help you plan the onward part of an arrival that combines air and rail travel.
FAQs
What is Dehradun Airport’s official name?
Dehradun’s airport is Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport.
How long does a taxi take from the airport to Dehradun?
A taxi journey takes 40–45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Can you take a bus from the airport to Dehradun?
Public buses run from the airport to Dehradun’s ISBT. Confirm the airport pickup point, timetable and fare before travelling.