8 Scenic Hill Stations Near Airports for Quick Getaways
Not every hill station demands long, winding drives or half a day of travel. Some of India’s most charming escapes are surprisingly close to airports, letting you step off your flight, breathe in crisp mountain air, and reach your hotel within a couple of hours. Here are eight destinations where altitude meets convenience:
Shimla- Jubbarhatti Airport (22 km)
The Queen of Hills is just an hour from Jubbarhatti Airport. Skip the long road trip from Chandigarh and head straight to Mall Road, hot momos, or sunset views from the Ridge refreshed and ready for the weekend.
Darjeeling- Bagdogra Airport (70 km)
Bagdogra Airport sits in the plains, but Darjeeling is just a 2.5-hour drive. Toy trains, tea gardens, and misty mornings await, and if timed right, you can catch the golden sunrise over Kanchenjunga as soon as you unpack.
Mussoorie- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (60 km)
A scenic flight into Dehradun lets you explore both the city and Mussoorie within a short drive. Colonial charm, cable car rides to Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road walks, and steaming plates of Maggi with mountain views without a punishing journey.
Mount Abu – Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (176 km)
Rajasthan’s only hill station is just 3.5 hours from Udaipur’s airport. Enjoy Nakki Lake boat rides, panoramic views from Guru Shikhar, and a cool hill climate that feels worlds apart from the desert below.
Coorg- Kannur International Airport (95 km)
Think Coorg is remote? Think again. A drive of under three hours from Kannur Airport brings you to coffee plantations, the aroma of roasted beans, and filter coffee that makes the trip worth every minute.
Munnar- Cochin International Airport (110 km)
From Cochin, Munnar is just three hours away. Tea-covered hills, waterfalls, spice gardens, and roadside pineapple stalls make the journey as rewarding as the destination itself.
Ooty- Coimbatore International Airport (88 km)
Three hours from Coimbatore Airport, Ooty offers rolling tea estates, toy train nostalgia, and homemade chocolates. Land in the morning and you can be exploring the hills by afternoon.
Shillong- Shillong Airport (30 km)
Umroi Airport is just 45 minutes from Shillong, the Scotland of the East. Pine forests, waterfalls, cafés, and a lively music scene make it one of India’s quickest and most scenic hill escapes.
