Pantnagar Airport is the closest airport to Nainital, served by short hops from Delhi. It is a small, single-runway airport, so onward ground transport is essential — and pre-booking a cab means a driver is ready the moment you land rather than competing for a local taxi outside.
Here is the real distance, drive time and fare for the Pantnagar to Nainital transfer, plus how flight-tracked pickup works.
- Distance
- ~70 km
- Drive time
- ~2 hours
- Taxi fare from
- ₹2,200
- Airport
- Pantnagar (PGH), nearest to Nainital
Pantnagar to Nainital distance and time
It is roughly 70 km from Pantnagar Airport to Nainital, a drive of about 2 hours. The first half across the plains through Haldwani is quick; the climb from the foothills up to the lake is the slower, scenic second half.
Pantnagar to Nainital taxi fare
Fixed, all-inclusive one-way fares start from:
- Sedan (4+1) — from ₹2,200
- SUV / Ertiga (6+1) — from ₹2,700
- Innova Crysta (6+1) — from ₹3,100
Flight-tracked airport pickup
Send your flight number on WhatsApp and we monitor its status, so an early or delayed landing is handled automatically. Your driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name board and helps load luggage — you simply walk out and go.
Flying in late? A pre-booked cab is the safest option, since local taxis thin out quickly once the last flight lands.
Should you fly to Pantnagar or Dehradun?
For Nainital, Pantnagar wins on distance — Dehradun (Jolly Grant) is far further by road. If your flight options to Pantnagar do not suit, many travellers fly to Delhi and take a train to Kathgodam or a direct outstation cab instead.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nainital from Pantnagar Airport?
About 70 km, a drive of roughly 2 hours depending on traffic through Haldwani.
What does a Pantnagar to Nainital taxi cost?
Fixed all-inclusive fares start from ₹2,200 for a sedan, higher for SUVs and the Innova Crysta.