The under-construction Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is all set to provide substantial cost savings for air travellers, offering up to INR 1,500 in ticket price reductions compared to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).
According to reports, this cost advantage primarily stems from the disparity in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) weight charges. Uttar Pradesh levies a modest 1 per cent tax, whereas Delhi imposes a hefty 25 per cent tax. This translates to potential savings of 10 to 15 per cent on your airfare when opting for Noida International Airport, meaning that a flight ticket from Delhi to Lucknow, initially costing INR 3,500, can be obtained for approximately INR 2,800 when using Noida International Airport. The move will certainly make Noida International Airport the preferred choice for budget-conscious passengers.
The Noida International Airport will be operational by February 2024, with passenger services commencing in October. Reports suggest that at least 65 aircraft will take off from the airport on its inaugural day.
Moreover, the UP government plans to construct a high-speed metro connection between the Jewar Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to ensure a smooth commute to the airport.
Spanning 1,334 hectares, the Noida International Airport is set to become one of India's largest airports once its six proposed runways are operational. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for this project on November 25, 2021.