Noida is gearing up for a major aviation milestone! The upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA), popularly known as Jewar Airport, is in its final construction phase and is expected to be inaugurated by the third week of November.
With crucial DGCA flight tests happening on October 27, the airport is preparing for its official licence approval and commencement of commercial operations soon after.
This mega project promises to transform Delhi-NCR’s air connectivity, reduce congestion at IGI Airport, and boost regional economic growth.
✅ Key Highlights at a Glance
- Expected inauguration: Third week of November 2025
- Commercial flights expected to begin by mid-December
- Phase 1 capacity: 12 million passengers/year
- Initial routes: Around 10 cities, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata
- Airlines signed: IndiGo & Akasa Air
- Initial operations: 1 runway & ~150 flights/day
- Plan: 5 runways | 300 million passengers/year
- Cargo capability planned for global logistics support
- Located in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, near Noida & Greater Noida
🌍 A Game-Changer for Delhi-NCR & Uttar Pradesh
Jewar Airport is poised to become India’s largest and one of the world’s biggest aviation hubs once fully developed. It will ease heavy traffic at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), New Delhi, especially for residents of Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Western UP.
The airport is being developed under Uttar Pradesh’s surge in aviation expansion – the state currently has 24 airports (with 16 operational), aiming to emerge as an aviation powerhouse.
🛫 Connectivity: Phase 1 Flight Network
The airport will initially serve domestic travel, connecting at least 10 major Indian cities, including:
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Pune
- Chennai (expected soon)
- Ahmedabad (expected soon)
As operations stabilise, international flights will be launched, making Noida a global gateway.
✈️ Passengers can expect:
- Faster check-ins with digital-first terminal features
- Modern baggage handling systems
- Smooth domestic transfers for business & leisure travellers
🔧 DGCA Checks & Licensing: Final Steps Before Takeoff
The airport is undergoing:
- Compliance inspection
- Calibration of runway, navigation aids & lighting system
- Safety checks via DGCA test flight
Once approvals are granted, private airlines will set up office spaces, and trial operations will begin, leading to commercial flights in mid-December 2025.
✈️ Final Takeoff Thoughts
The excitement is soaring! Noida International Airport is not just another airport – it’s a vision of modern India taking flight 🚀.
Once operational, travelling from Noida will be faster, cheaper, and more convenient than ever. With global connectivity in the pipeline, Jewar Airport is set to redefine how India flies. 🌍✨
