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Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) is the main air gateway to Dehradun and the Garhwal Himalayan foothills. Compare transfer options to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Mussoorie and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport is a domestic airport serving Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and the surrounding Garhwal region. Commercial operations began in March 2008, and a new integrated terminal opened in 2021, improving capacity for growing passenger traffic.
Located about 25 km southeast of central Dehradun, the airport is the main air gateway to the Himalayan foothills. It provides convenient access to Rishikesh, around 20 km away, as well as Haridwar and the hill station of Mussoorie, making it an important arrival point for pilgrims and leisure travellers.
The airport operates from a single terminal with airline counters, self-service kiosks, security screening, lounges, cafés, shops and other passenger services. Road connections link it to Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar through taxis, car rentals, buses and private transfers.
With its position near major pilgrimage and resort destinations, the airport serves as a practical gateway for visitors continuing to the Char Dham circuit, yoga centres in Rishikesh and the hill towns of the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport operates passenger flights through a single integrated terminal building. The terminal currently handles domestic flights and serves airlines connecting Dehradun with cities across India.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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