Dehradun to Pondicherry Flights

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Are you planning a Dehradun to Pondicherry (Puducherry) trip? While there is no direct flight from Dehradun to Pondicherry, Adani’s One-Stop platform can still provide you with the best travel options to reach your destination with the best deals available. The best option is to board a flight to Chennai, which happens to be the nearest airport to Puducherry.


Whether you are planning a one-way trip or a round trip, use the Adani One-Stop portal to get accurate flight details, easy and fast travel routes, and avail offers and discounts.


While there is no direct flight from Dehradun to Pondicherry, you could book the flight to Chennai. Domestic carriers such as Air India, SpiceJet, and Indigo operate several flights across this route daily. The Dehradun to Pondicherry flight duration, culminating at Chennai Airport, will take at least four hours and five minutes, covering the shortest distance.


Upon arriving at Chennai Airport, you can take a taxi to the CMBT Koyambedu bus station. As you reach the Chennai bus station, hop on one of the buses that will take you to Puducherry. You need not worry about the timings, as there are frequent buses available from Chennai to Puducherry, almost at an interval of 15 minutes. It will take around four hours for an express bus to reach Puducherry.


More than 50 flights operate from Dehradun to Chennai every week. Since there are a variety of flights available, the flight timings are flexible, and you can choose one that is most convenient for you. As you enter the name of the source and destination airport on the app, the airfare calendar displays details of both premium and budget-friendly flights available. You can now compare the flight fare and choose the cheapest flight from Dehradun to Chennai for Pondicherry.

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About Pondicherry Airport

Pondicherry International Airport was formerly known as Madras Airport. It is an international airport located 21 Km away from the city centre. It has three passenger terminals. It offers all basic services such as currency exchange, lost and found, duty-free shops, restaurants, bars, and more. There are also multiple modes of transportation available from the airport to the city. These include buses, cabs, taxis, metro, rental cars, and more.

About Pondicherry

Pondicherry is the capital of the Union Territory of Puducherry and is located adjacent to the state of Tamil Nadu. It was one of the largest French colonies in India. Hence, it has a strong influence of France, be it in architecture, food, or language. It can be reached via road from the Chennai International Airport by a car or a bus. The food and language is influenced heavily by France and you can find French cuisine in abundance here. The roads are filled with colourful apartments and bougainvillaeas and other flowers. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.

About Dehradun Airport

Dehradun Airport, officially known as Jolly Grant Airport, is about 27.3 km from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Operations at this airport began in March 2008, when the runway was upgraded to accommodate larger planes. Jolly Grant Airport's domestic terminal is around 4,200 square metres in size. It has 8 check-ins and a security desk. Its terminal can accommodate around 75 arrivals and departures simultaneously. The new terminal is a steel and glass building featuring flight information display system, central air conditioning, and CCTV surveillance. The passenger terminal has two levels: the lower level is for departures and the ground level is for arrivals. It connects the two decks, allowing passengers to conveniently escort themselves to their aircraft. During the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Jolly Grant Airport was the focal point of the rescue effort to evacuate people from Kedarnath and the adjacent pilgrimage sites. The Dehradun Airport was built in 1974, and from 1982 to 1995, Vayudoot operated flights to Pantnagar and Lucknow. In December 2004, Air Deccan started offering flights between New Delhi and Dehradun. The airport is also around 45.4 km from Haridwar and 21.2 km from Rishikesh. These cities may be reached by car in 20 and 45 minutes, respectively.

About Dehradun

Dehradun, one of the oldest towns in India, lies in the Himalayan mountain ranges. In the year 2000, the city was named the provisional capital of the freshly established state of Uttaranchal (now known as Uttarakhand). Dehradun, also known as the ëAbode of Dronaí, was formerly a key location for Garhwal kings before being taken by the British. Because of all the excellent schools and institutions, Dehradun in Uttarakhand state is renowned as India's educational capital. Dehradun's tourist attractions are known not just for their natural beauty but also for the history and architecture that surrounds them. The city is also famous as the home of Dronacharya, the illustrious teacher from the Mahabharata epic, and is said to have been founded by Sikh guru Ram Rai in 1675. The sites to visit in Dehradun, which is nestled between the Shivalik range and the central Himalayas, are ideal for weekend excursions. Dehradun is a cross between a gorgeous retreat and a rapidly rising urban centre, which makes for a great mix for short vacations. Dehradun tourism also has several hidden jewels that can be best explored on lavish and pristine sites. Bustling Dehradun is a destination for business and travel, offering a combination of world-class scenery and contemporary conveniences. It was once a refuge for retirees, but now it's buzzing with activity yet maintaining its laid-back atmosphere. Heritage sites and bazaars coexist with charming cafÈs and lounges.
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Airport Information

Dehradun

Jolly Grant Airport - Dehradun, Airport Rd, Jauligrant, Uttarakhand 248143

Pondicherry

Puducherry Airport, XR87+3W8, Lawspet, Puducherry, 605008

Frequently Asked Questions

Pondicherry or Puducherry has an airport known as Puducherry Airport (PNY) for domestic flights. However, it does not operate regularly, due to which the nearest airport, Chennai, is preferred by the passengers.
The Puducherry Airport is functional now; however, there are very few airlines that fly to the airport.
Hyderabad is the only domestic city known to have a direct flight to Puducherry.
The Chennai International Airport and Puducherry Airport are the nearest airports to Pondicherry. If you want to travel to Pondicherry by air, you have to go via Chennai.
Puducherry is around 158 Km away from the Chennai International Airport.
The IATA code for Dehradun is DED.
Online flight ticket booking from Dehradun to Pondicherry is not possible. However, you can book a flight from Dehradun to Chennaióthe nearest airport to Pondicherryóusing the Adani platform.
While there are no direct flights from Dehradun to Pondicherry, a round-trip airfare for Dehradun to Chennai varies according to the seasons and the climate.
Dehradun is also known by the name Drona Nagri or Doon Valley.
Dehradun is a district in Uttarakhand, and the town is well known for two reasons: educational institutions and the airport that serves the Garhwal area.
One of the main highlights of Puducherry is the Shri Aurobindo Ashram.
Puducherry is well-known for its pristine beaches and its lush green surroundings. The city has some remarkable monuments that speak of the old French architecture.
Because of the incredibly comfortable and attractive weather, MarchñJune are considered the finest seasons to visit Dehradun.
Auroville is one of the must-visit attractions of Pondicherry as you get to see people from different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds living together in harmony there.
Puducherry or Pondicherry is known for its French cuisine, including baguettes, ratatouille and croissants and South Indian meals like sambar and masala dosa.