Noida Airport to start flight operations from April 2025 

Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar Airport, is set to commence commercial operations on April 17, 2025, with around 30 flights scheduled for both domestic and international routes. In the initial phase, 25 flights will connect key domestic destinations, while three flights will cater to international locations. Additionally, two flights will be dedicated to cargo services.

Once completed, Jewar Airport is expected to become Asia’s largest and the world’s fourth-largest airport, significantly enhancing air travel capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India.

Early discussions suggest that the first international flights from Noida airport will be bound for Singapore, Dubai, and Zurich, with Zurich being notable as the headquarters of the airport’s concessionaire. Domestically, the airport will connect to major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Dehradun, and Hubli.

Expansion plans for future phases

The airport is being developed in four phases, with the initial phase focusing on establishing a passenger terminal complex spanning 101,590 sq m, a 3.9 km runway, and necessary support facilities. This first phase, covering 1,334 hectares in Jewar, is expected to accommodate up to 12 million passengers annually, manage 100,000 flights, and has an estimated investment of around $730.5 million.

The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2021, with commercial operations anticipated to commence by April 2025.

Upon completion of all phases, the airport will feature six runways, allowing it to handle up to 70 million passengers per year and facilitate 489,700 aircraft movements annually. The airport will also include a second passenger terminal and advanced cargo facilities, reinforcing its role as a major air cargo gateway for northern India.