Noida International Airport Commences Commercial Flights With IndiGo
The airport will initially offer domestic routes, with international operations planned to commence in the coming months
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Noida International Airport (NIA) commenced commercial flight operations today with IndiGo becoming the first airline to operate from the Airport, with the inaugural flight arriving from Lucknow this morning and the first departure taking off for Bengaluru shortly thereafter.
The airport was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 28 March 2026. The airport will initially offer domestic routes, with international operations planned to commence in the coming months. Transport options include airport taxis, app‑based cab services, and dedicated bus routes connecting Delhi NCR and major cities across North India.
Christoph Schnellmann, vice chairman, Noida International Airport, said, “Today is a proud moment for everyone who has contributed to making Noida International Airport a reality. We are delighted to welcome our first passengers and flight operations. From the outset, our focus has been on creating an airport that combines operational excellence with an outstanding customer experience. We’re excited that IndiGo has launched operations at the airport today, and we look forward to providing passengers with a smooth, hassle-free experience in an airport that reflects the hospitality, culture and character of this region.”
The airport also features dedicated air cargo facilities, developed by Air India SATS (AISATS), with an initial handling capacity of 200,000 metric tons annually and plans to scale up to 1.5 million tonnes. Leveraging advanced digital solutions such as the IATA-recommended E-Freight system, NIA’s cargo hub will streamline documentation, enable end-to-end live tracking, and support paperless cargo movement. The airport’s warehousing and logistics zone will provide e-commerce players and freight forwarders greater operational flexibility, strengthening North India’s trade and logistics ecosystem.
With Phase 1 of the airport designed to serve 12 million passengers annually, NIA has been developed as a future-ready aviation hub with a strong focus on customer service, operational efficiency, digital innovation, and sustainability. The airport is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing regional connectivity, supporting tourism and trade, and contributing to economic growth across Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Northern India.
Noida International Airport (NIA) commenced commercial flight operations today with IndiGo becoming the first airline to operate from the Airport, with the inaugural flight arriving from Lucknow this morning and the first departure taking off for Bengaluru shortly thereafter.
The airport was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 28 March 2026. The airport will initially offer domestic routes, with international operations planned to commence in the coming months. Transport options include airport taxis, app‑based cab services, and dedicated bus routes connecting Delhi NCR and major cities across North India.
Christoph Schnellmann, vice chairman, Noida International Airport, said, “Today is a proud moment for everyone who has contributed to making Noida International Airport a reality. We are delighted to welcome our first passengers and flight operations. From the outset, our focus has been on creating an airport that combines operational excellence with an outstanding customer experience. We’re excited that IndiGo has launched operations at the airport today, and we look forward to providing passengers with a smooth, hassle-free experience in an airport that reflects the hospitality, culture and character of this region.”
