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Quick answer: Delhi to Dehradun non-stop flights take about One of India's shortest scheduled flights — about 45–55 minutes in the air over roughly 240 km, with a block time near an hour. You are barely at cruise before descent begins., operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Around 8–14 non-stops a day across IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express, with IndiGo the most frequent. Morning departures are densest and popular with weekend and pilgrim traffic.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–DED fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Delhi (DEL) to Dehradun (DED) is a short, popular hop into the Uttarakhand hills, well served by non-stops. IndiGo flies it most frequently, with Air India and Air India Express also operating directly. (Go First and Jet Airways no longer exist, and Vistara has merged into Air India.)
IndiGo and Air India use A320-family jets; Air India Express flies Boeing 737s. The flight is so short that connecting itineraries make no sense — always take the non-stop. With multiple daily departures, a morning flight is easy to find, which suits travellers heading on to Mussoorie, Rishikesh or the Char Dham circuit.
The flight covers just 240 km and spends only about 45–55 minutes in the air, tracking north-northeast from Delhi towards the Doon valley. With taxi and holding, block time is roughly an hour. The descent into Jolly Grant offers views of the Himalayan foothills on a clear day — a window seat on the left is worth requesting.
Because it is so short, much of your journey time is actually on the ground at Delhi and on the road from Dehradun airport to your final destination.
Demand is tourist-led, peaking in the summer hill-station season and during the Char Dham yatra. Because it is a short, popular route, fares can spike late — book 3–5 weeks ahead.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| May–Jun (summer hills) | Very high | Highest of the year |
| May–Nov (Char Dham yatra) | High | Higher on yatra weekends |
| Dec–Jan (snow tourism) | High | Higher |
| Feb–Mar, Sep | Moderate | Best value |
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Morning departures are the most punctual and get you to Dehradun in time to drive on to Mussoorie or Rishikesh before dark — important on hill roads. In December–January, Delhi morning fog can delay the earliest flights, so a mid-morning slot is sometimes more reliable in deep winter. Jolly Grant sits in a valley and occasionally sees its own low-visibility delays in winter mornings, so an early-but-not-first flight is often the sweet spot.
Business travellers: the flight saves hours over the road or train, making a same-day return easy. IndiGo and Air India have the fullest schedules. Given the short flight, the bigger time variable is the road transfer at the Dehradun end.
Families and pilgrims: a morning flight gives you the whole day to reach Mussoorie, Rishikesh or a Char Dham base. Book seats together early in peak season, and pre-arrange a cab from Jolly Grant — taxis are in heavy demand during yatra months.
Students and budget travellers: book early, fly mid-week and travel cabin-only. The flight is short enough that a 'lite' fare costs little comfort. Compare IndiGo and Air India Express for the cheapest seat.
Delhi (DEL) — Indira Gandhi International: low-cost carriers (IndiGo, Air India Express) use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, while Air India uses Terminal 3. The terminals are far apart, so confirm your terminal before you set off.
Dehradun (DED) — Jolly Grant Airport: a single, compact terminal in the Doon valley, about 25 km from Dehradun city and roughly 20 km from Rishikesh. It is small and quick to clear on arrival.
Delhi: IGI is served by the Airport Express Metro (to T3), the Delhi Metro, app cabs and pre-paid taxis. Allow time at peak hours and for inter-terminal transfers.
Dehradun: Jolly Grant is about 25 km from Dehradun city (45–60 minutes), roughly 20 km from Rishikesh (under an hour) and around 60 km from Mussoorie (1.5–2 hours uphill). Pre-paid taxis and app cabs are available; in Char Dham season, book your onward cab in advance as demand is high.
Domestic economy typically allows 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, though the lowest 'lite' fares may be cabin-only. Air India Express has its own specifics. Check the live rules on IndiGo baggage and Air India baggage, and weigh your bag at home to avoid excess fees — on such a short trip, cabin-only is often enough.
No visa — this is a domestic flight within India, and no permit is needed for Uttarakhand or Dehradun. You only need a valid government photo ID matching your ticket name. If you are heading on to the Char Dham, separate yatra registration is required for the temples, but not for the flight.
The Doon valley is pleasant most of the year, but the monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings heavy rain and landslide risk on hill roads beyond Dehradun, so plan road transfers carefully. Winter mornings can be foggy at both Delhi and Jolly Grant. The best windows are March–June for the hills and September–November after the rains. Whatever the season, the flight is the quick part — the road onward to Mussoorie or the Char Dham is where you should build in time.
Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport sits in a valley, so favour a morning flight: afternoon low cloud and haze — especially through the monsoon (July–September) — are the usual cause of go-arounds and the occasional diversion back to Delhi. If you are continuing to Mussoorie (about 1.5 hours by road) or to Rishikesh and Haridwar, pre-arrange the taxi rather than queueing on arrival. Fares run hottest during the May–June Char Dham yatra season and the Rishikesh yoga calendar, so book those dates well ahead.
Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand, sits in the green Doon valley between the Himalayas and the Shivalik hills. It is the gateway to Mussoorie (the 'Queen of the Hills'), Rishikesh's yoga and rafting, Haridwar's ghats, and the Char Dham pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The flight from Delhi turns a long road or rail journey into a quick hop, leaving you the whole day to head into the mountains.
Only about 45–55 minutes in the air over roughly 240 km — one of India's shortest scheduled flights, with a block time near an hour.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express operate non-stops, with IndiGo the most frequent.
Around 8–14 non-stops a day across all carriers, with morning departures the densest.
Low-cost carriers use Terminal 1 or 2; Air India uses Terminal 3. The terminals are far apart, so check your ticket before travelling.
About 25 km from Dehradun city (45–60 minutes), 20 km from Rishikesh, and roughly 60 km from Mussoorie (1.5–2 hours uphill).
Roughly 3–5 weeks ahead and mid-week. Avoid summer-holiday weekends (May–Jun) and yatra-season Fridays/Saturdays for the lowest fares.
Usually 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin in economy, though 'lite' fares may be cabin-only — often enough for such a short trip.
Yes, all the airlines open web check-in around 48 hours before departure.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or a free alternative flight.
Delhi sees winter fog (Dec–Jan) that delays morning flights, and Jolly Grant can have its own low-visibility delays on winter mornings. A mid-morning slot is often more reliable in deep winter.
The flight itself is usually fine, but monsoon rain (Jul–Sep) brings landslide risk on hill roads beyond Dehradun. Plan onward road transfers carefully.
Pet policies vary by airline and need advance booking; not every carrier accepts pets in the cabin. Confirm directly with your airline.
Yes. Infants under two travel as lap passengers for a nominal fare plus taxes. Carry age proof; the short flight is easy with a baby.
No permit for the flight or for Uttarakhand. Separate yatra registration is required for the Char Dham temples, but not for travelling to Dehradun.
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