Transport
Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh
Distance, drive time and transfer options from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport into Rishikesh.
- Distance
- ~18-20 km
- Drive time
- 35-45 minutes
- Airport code
- DED
- Best booked
- In advance
Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh and the usual entry point for travellers flying in from Delhi and other major cities before heading into the hills.
Distance and drive time
The airport sits about 18-20 km from central Rishikesh, a straightforward 35-45 minute drive on a well-maintained road, with traffic through Dehradun’s outskirts being the main variable.
Why book ahead
Jolly Grant is a smaller airport with limited on-arrival taxi availability compared to a major city hub, particularly for late flights. Pre-booking a transfer means a driver is waiting with your name and flight details tracked, rather than searching for a cab after landing.
Heading straight into a Char Dham trip
Since Rishikesh is the starting point for most Char Dham routes, many pilgrims land at Jolly Grant and continue straight through Rishikesh onward the same day, or after one night’s rest if the flight arrives late. Let us know your flight details and onward plans and we can combine the airport pickup with the start of your yatra booking.
