Noida airport to begin operations from June 15
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is set to begin operations on June 15, 2026, aiming to reduce congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airport has received security clearance, initiating a 45-day countdown before launch, and has started coordinating with airlines for flight schedules. Initial operations will be domestic, with IndiGo expected to be the primary carrier, followed by international services in the coming months.
- ▪Noida International Airport is scheduled to commence operations on June 15, 2026.
- ▪The airport received approval for its Aerodrome Security Programme, triggering a mandatory 45-day countdown before operations.
- ▪IndiGo is expected to be the launch airline, with Akasa Air and Air India Express also planning to operate flights.
- ▪Initial domestic routes include Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, with international services expected later.
- ▪The first phase of the airport features one runway and a terminal with an annual capacity of 12 million passengers.
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Noida airport to begin operations from June 15Noida International Airport will commence operations on June 15, according to officials.Updated on: May 01, 2026 3:44 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The much-anticipated Noida International Airport is set to begin operations from June 15, officials said. The airport, located in Jewar in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district, is expected to significantly ease congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.An inside view of Noida Airport Cargo Terminal.
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