Outlook Business Desk
Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to begin commercial flight operations on June 15, marking a major aviation milestone for the National Capital Region as the airport prepares to open its first phase for domestic connectivity and passenger services.
Passengers will see fewer airlines at the start of operations as Air India Express has postponed its entry indefinitely. This leaves IndiGo and Akasa Air as the only carriers expected to operate initial services from the newly developed airport.
IndiGo will begin commercial operations on the opening day of June 15, becoming the first airline to operate flights from Noida International Airport. The airline is expected to play a key role in early passenger connectivity from the Jewar facility.
Akasa Air is scheduled to start operations from June 16, just a day after the airport’s opening. This addition will expand early flight options for passengers and strengthen initial connectivity from the new aviation hub in western Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, Air India Express has deferred its launch plans at Jewar indefinitely, according to reports. The airline is focusing on cost management and network restructuring while maintaining its existing operations in the Delhi-NCR aviation market.
Air India Express has also withdrawn services from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, where aircraft movements have declined due to operational limits, restricted parking capacity and reduced airline schedules affecting overall flight activity at the defence-operated airport.
The launch of Jewar airport marks the development of Delhi-NCR’s second major international airport. It is expected to reduce passenger load on Indira Gandhi International Airport and improve air traffic distribution across the region.
The airport is being developed as a major aviation hub for Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra, Aligarh and surrounding regions. It aims to significantly improve travel access and reduce journey times for passengers in western Uttar Pradesh.
In its first phase, Noida International Airport has been designed to handle millions of passengers annually. Expansion plans are already integrated into the project to scale operations in line with future air traffic demand growth.