In a major boost for air travel in North India, IndiGo has announced that it will begin commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, from June 15, 2026.
With this move, IndiGo will become the first airline to start commercial services from the newly developed airport.
The launch is expected to improve connectivity for passengers across Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh.
Flights to More Than 16 Cities
IndiGo plans to gradually start direct flights from Noida International Airport to over 16 cities across India.
The airline will connect the airport to major metro cities like:
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
It will also offer flights to several tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including:
Amritsar
Chandigarh
Dharamshala
Jaipur
Lucknow
Navi Mumbai
Pantnagar
Srinagar
The airline said ticket bookings are being opened in phases through:
IndiGo’s official website
Mobile app
Authorized travel partners
Why Noida International Airport Is Important
Noida International Airport is located on the Yamuna Expressway and is expected to become a major aviation hub for western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to IndiGo’s Chief Strategy Officer Aloke Singh, large metro regions in India are now growing enough to support multiple airports.
With this launch, IndiGo will now operate from all three major airports in the NCR:
Delhi IGI Airport
Hindon Airport
Noida International Airport
The airline says this expansion will help improve affordable and hassle-free travel for passengers.
One of India’s Biggest Greenfield Airport Projects
Noida International Airport is among the largest greenfield airport projects in India.
The airport has been designed to improve both domestic and future international connectivity.
It will also have strong road and rail links connecting Delhi-NCR with western Uttar Pradesh.
Airport Built at ₹11,200 Crore Cost
The first phase of the airport has been developed at an investment of around ₹11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Initially, the airport will be able to handle:
1.2 crore passengers every year
After full development, the capacity may increase to:
7 crore passengers annually
The airport is expected to play a major role in India’s fast-growing aviation sector and infrastructure expansion.
