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Jolly Grant Airport to Nainital Taxi Service
Quick answer: Nainital is about 270 km from Jolly Grant Airport and takes 6.5 to 7.5 hours: five hours of plains through Haridwar, Najibabad, Kashipur and Haldwani, then the 35 km climb to the lake. Jolly Grant is the nearest airport to Nainital that has regular flights, which is why this is one of our most-booked airport routes. We track your flight and drop at your hotel. Fares depend on vehicle and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip — the table below is live from our rate desk. Call 7830211223 to confirm.
Why people fly to Dehradun for Nainital
Pantnagar, the airport actually in Kumaon, has very few flights. Jolly Grant has many, from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and elsewhere, and it is 270 km from the lake against Delhi's 320. So for most of India, flying to Dehradun and driving is the fastest door-to-door way to Nainital, and it lets you stop at Corbett on the way if you want to.
The road is plains all the way to Haldwani, fast and dull, and then the Kathgodam-to-Nainital climb of 35 km and about an hour. Mall Road is closed to vehicles at busy times, so the drop is at your hotel's nearest point and we help with the bags.
The road
- Haridwar, Najibabad, Kashipur — 170 km of plains
- Rudrapur, Haldwani, Kathgodam — the Kumaon foothills
- Kathgodam → Nainital — 35 km climb, about an hour
- Lunch at Kashipur or Haldwani
On the way, if you want
- Jim Corbett — Ramnagar is a 35 km detour from Kashipur
- Kainchi Dham — 17 km beyond Bhowali
- Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal — the lakes below Nainital
- Same driver for all of it
In Nainital
- Hotel drop at the nearest vehicle point to Mall Road
- Local sightseeing the next day in the same cab
- Snow View, Naina Peak, Tiffin Top, the Naina Devi temple
- Back to the airport, or on to Almora, Ranikhet, Mukteshwar
Vehicle advice
- Innova or Crysta for a family with luggage
- Sedan for two
- Tempo Traveller for groups
- The climb is easy; no special vehicle needed
Season
All year. March to June and September to November are the pleasant months. December and January bring occasional snow on the last climb and clear peak views. Monsoon is wet but the road is fine; we allow an extra half hour. Nainital's hotels and parking fill on long weekends, so tell us where you are staying and we plan the drop.
A morning or midday landing reaches Nainital by evening. Late landings are fine on the plains; we just prefer to do the Kathgodam climb in daylight in winter.
How much does a Jolly Grant Airport to Nainital taxi cost?
Private cab fares for the Jolly Grant Airport to Nainital route. Every rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan | 4 + driver | ₹3,999 | ₹6,799 |
| Maruti Ertiga SUV | 6 + driver | ₹4,999 | ₹8,499 |
| Toyota Innova SUV | 7 + driver | ₹6,999 | ₹11,899 |
Included: vehicle, fuel and driver allowance. Extra: tolls, state permits, parking, and on hill routes any night halt charge. Fares are confirmed on call before pickup — nothing is added afterwards.
Jolly Grant Airport to Nainital taxi — questions people ask
How far is Nainital from Jolly Grant Airport?
About 270 km and 6.5 to 7.5 hours: plains to Haldwani via Haridwar, Najibabad and Kashipur, then a 35 km climb from Kathgodam to the lake.
Is Dehradun the closest airport to Nainital?
The closest with regular flights, yes. Pantnagar is nearer but has very few. Jolly Grant is 270 km from Nainital; Delhi is 320.
Can we stop at Jim Corbett on the way?
Yes. Ramnagar is a 35 km detour from Kashipur. A night at Corbett then on to Nainital is a common plan and the same driver does all of it.
Will you drop me at my hotel on Mall Road?
At the nearest point vehicles are allowed; Mall Road is closed to traffic at busy times. The driver helps with the bags.
Do you track my flight?
Yes. The driver is at arrivals with a name board when you land, whatever the delay.
