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Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

Jolly Grant Airport (IATA: DED, ICAO: VIDN), also known as Dehradun Airport, is an airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the only operational airport plying daily commercial flights, connecting the Garhwal region by Air.

Location of Dehradun Airport

Situated 25km east of Dehradun city, Jolly Grant Airport is nestled in the foothills of Himalayas. 

The proximity of Jolly Grant Airport with popular places like Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar and Rishikesh enables tourists to fly in to Uttarakhand instead of travelling by rail or by road. The distance from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh and Dehradun can be easily covered in 20 and 40minutes respectively. Several efforts are being made by the government of Uttarakhand to rope in more airlines as it will help in improving the tourism sector.

Flights to Dehradun [DELHI to DEHRADUN] 

Flights from New Delhi to Dehradun

Name of Airline New Delhi Dehradun Fare (Yatra.com) Fare (Travelocity.com)
Kingfisher 2:50 PM 3:50 PM Rs. 5780.00 Rs. 2,684.00
Jet Airways 10:20 AM 11:20 AM Rs. 4,120.00 Rs. 3,912.00
Indian Airlines 10:10 AM 11:10 AM Rs. 4,561.00 Rs. 4,695.00


Flights from Dehradun to New Delhi

Name of Airline Dehradun New Delhi Fare (Yatra.com) Fare (Travelocity.com)
Jet Airways 11:50 AM 12:50 PM 2,211.00 3,662.00
Kingfisher 4:20 PM 5:40 PM 5,983.00 3,913.00
Indian Airlines 11:35 AM 12:35 PM 4,361.00 4,112.00

After the extension of the runway of Jolly Grant Airport by Airports Authority of India, it is now able to accommodate bigger aircraft like Airbus A320s, Boeing 737s. Jolly Grant Airport started commercial operations from 30th March 2008. Jolly Grant Airport is a domestic airport which mainly serves Delhi and Chandigarh. The airport covers a total land area of 42.08 acres. The Jolly Grant runway is approximately 7,000 ft long and is adequate for landing and take-off of ATR-72 planes.

Jolly Grant Airport is well equipped with modern services and amenities providing passengers comfort and relaxation. Special assistance to physically challenged passengers is provided at Jolly Grant Airport. Inter-terminus bus service is also available at this Airport. Jolly Grant Airport remains alive all around the year with passengers visiting from different parts of the country.

 

The Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers is a 16 km trek starting from Govindghat along the river Laxmanganga & Pushpawati. The Valley is the home of over 500 species of wild flowers.
Valley of Flowers

Haridwar

Rishikesh
Haridwar also known as the "Gateway to God" is one of the most Holy places of the Hindus who visit Har Ki Pauri for a Holy Dip in the sacred Ganga river. Haridwar hosts Mahakumbh every 12 years.
Haridwar

Rishikesh

Rishikesh Rafting
Rishikesh is also known as the Yoga Capital of the World. Rishikesh is equally famous for the adventure sports like White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Rappling and Rock Climbing
Rafting in Rishikesh

Chopta

Chopta Tungnath
Chopta Tungnath trek is a mild 3km trek from Chopta. Another 2 km trek from Tungnath takes you to Chandrashila Summit which offers a 360 ° view of the Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi.
Chopta Tungnath Trekking
 
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