Noida International Airport To Begin Commercial Flights On June 15

Noida International Airport will open for commercial operations on June 15, following weeks of uncertainty over regulatory approvals that had pushed back its launch. In a statement, the airport said the timeline was confirmed after it secured approval for its Aerodrome Security Programme from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. The clearance indicates that its security arrangements, systems and operational procedures have been reviewed and found to comply with the standards required for commercial flight operations.

A Regional Gateway

Located in Uttar Pradesh, the airport—assigned the IATA code DXN—is expected to serve the wider Delhi region as well as neighbouring districts in western Uttar Pradesh, linking them with major destinations in India and abroad. In its initial phase, the facility comprises a single runway and one passenger terminal, designed to handle up to 12 million travellers annually.

Airlines Prepare To Start Services

IndiGo will be the first to fly from Noida International Airport, starting regular passenger services. Akasa Air and Air India Express will follow soon after. Details on routes, timings and services are still to be announced.

The airport has been developed with a focus on handling growing passenger traffic in the region. Officials say the project includes a modern terminal, streamlined processes and links to road and other transport networks aimed at easing access for travellers.

About The Airport

Noida International Airport is a major greenfield project positioned as a second international gateway for the Delhi NCR. It is designed to ease pressure on Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Phase I and expansion plans: The first phase has been built at a cost of about INR 11,200 crore. Future expansion plans outlined by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) include up to six runways and a capacity for approximately 70 million passengers per year.

Connectivity and infrastructure: The airport is planned with links to the Yamuna Expressway, Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, metro routes and a proposed rail hub. It will also include cargo facilities and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, and is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a special purpose vehicle of Zurich Airport International AG.

FAQs

When will Noida International Airport begin operations?
The airport is scheduled to start commercial flight operations on 15 June 2026, with IndiGo operating the first service.

Which airlines will fly first from the airport?
IndiGo will launch the initial flight, followed by Akasa Air and Air India Express in the early phase of operations.

What is the capacity of the airport in its first phase?
Phase I is designed to handle around 12 million passengers annually, with a single runway and one passenger terminal.

How will the airport connect to nearby regions?
It will be linked to major road and rail infrastructure, including the Yamuna Expressway, the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, proposed metro lines and a future rail hub.

Who is developing the airport?
The project is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a special purpose vehicle formed by Zurich Airport International AG.