IndiGo to operate first flight as Noida International Airport opens on June 15

Noida International Airport (NIA) on Friday announced that it will begin commercial flight operations from June 15, marking a major step in the greenfield aviation project in Uttar Pradesh.

According to a statement issued by the airport operator, IndiGo will operate the first passenger flight from the airport. Akasa Air and Air India Express are expected to begin services shortly afterwards.

The announcement comes after the airport’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and approval of the Aerodrome Security Programme (ASP) by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

The airport said scheduled passenger services will begin from mid-June following the inauguration of the facility by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the approval of the Aerodrome Security Programme by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

Flights were earlier expected to begin in October 2025, though operations at the airport had not been announced. Saturday’s (March 28, 2026) inauguration came four years after the foundation stone for the project was laid in November 2021.

The concession agreement for the project was signed in 2020 with Swiss firm Zurich Airport International AG.

Developed as the National Capital Region’s second airport, the project involves an investment of ₹11,200 crore.

In the first phase, the airport will handle 12 million passengers annually with a single runway. The long-term expansion plan aims for a capacity of 70 million passengers a year with up to six runways.

The airport is expected to improve regional connectivity and reduce pressure on Delhi’s existing aviation infrastructure by adding another major airport for the NCR.

Located in Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, the facility has been developed with a focus on terminal infrastructure, multimodal connectivity and operational efficiency.

Airport authorities said the facility is intended to provide a smoother passenger experience while offering airlines reliable and cost-efficient operations.

The project is also expected to support tourism, trade, logistics and investment activity across the region.