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Noida International Airport in Jewar welcomed its first scheduled commercial flight on Monday, officially launching passenger operations. The launch comes nearly three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport on March 28.
The first scheduled commercial flight, IndiGo 6E-2278, reportedly arrived at the airport from Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 7:55 am. After landing inJewar, the aircraft continued its onward journey to Bengaluru, where it was scheduled to arrive at 11:05 am.
The launch marks a significant step forward in the expansion of India's aviation infrastructure, enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR).
The inaugural arrival was met with celebrations at the airport. Passengers onboard clapped to celebrate the successful landing, while airport authorities welcomed the aircraft with a ceremonial water cannon salute.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off commercial operations at the airport, which is being positioned as a key aviation hub for the NCR.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, around 170 farmers from the Jewar region were scheduled to travel on an inaugural flight to Lucknow. The delegation, led by Jewar legislator Dhirendra Singh, is expected to meetUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and express gratitude for the development projects for the establishment of the airport.
The airport is expected to ease pressure on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport while significantly improving connectivity for residents of nearby regions. Until now, many passengers travelling between Noida and Lucknow either relied on Delhi airport or undertook long road journeys.
Built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, the project represents one of India's largest greenfield airport developments. Phase I has been developed at an investment of approximately₹ 11,200 crore. The facility features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft and is equipped with advanced navigation systems.
Key things travellers should know
For travellers, the airport offers a new gateway connecting western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR with major domestic destinations. The return IndiGo service, flight 6E-2279, is scheduled to depart Noida at 6:55 pm and arrive in Lucknow at 8 pm.
New travel option
Beginning June 16, Akasa Air will also launch daily flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai, expanding travel options for passengers.
More destinations from Noida Airport
IndiGo has announced direct connectivity fromNoida International Airport to more than 16 destinations across India, significantly expanding travel options for passengers in Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
Enhanced regional connectivity
The airline will also offer seamless one-stop connections between several Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and major metros. Travellers will be able to connect between city pairs such as Amritsar-Jodhpur, Bareilly-Bhopal, Bareilly-Jaipur, Chandigarh-Pantnagar, Jammu-Jodhpur, Jaipur-Dharamshala and Kishangarh-Bhopal, among others.
Daily flights to key cities
From today, the airport will see regular services to destinations including Lucknow, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Dharamshala, Pantnagar, Bareilly, Jodhpur and Kishangarh.
The first scheduled commercial flight, IndiGo 6E-2278, reportedly arrived at the airport from Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 7:55 am. After landing inJewar, the aircraft continued its onward journey to Bengaluru, where it was scheduled to arrive at 11:05 am.
The launch marks a significant step forward in the expansion of India's aviation infrastructure, enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR).
The inaugural arrival was met with celebrations at the airport. Passengers onboard clapped to celebrate the successful landing, while airport authorities welcomed the aircraft with a ceremonial water cannon salute.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Commercial flight operations kick off at Noida International Airport in Jewar as its first scheduled IndiGo flight 6E-2278 arrives from Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
The flight will continue on its journey to Bengaluru,… pic.twitter.com/1XdU05qZ1i
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2026
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off commercial operations at the airport, which is being positioned as a key aviation hub for the NCR.
#WATCH | Jewar, UP | Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu flaggs off a special civil flight from the Noida International Aiport, carrying the farmers who gave their land for the Airport's construction.
The flight will land in Lucknow where the farmers will… pic.twitter.com/jx1sHoNuac
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2026
Adding to the significance of the occasion, around 170 farmers from the Jewar region were scheduled to travel on an inaugural flight to Lucknow. The delegation, led by Jewar legislator Dhirendra Singh, is expected to meetUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and express gratitude for the development projects for the establishment of the airport.
#WATCH | Jewar, UP | Noida International Airport's first commercial
flight takes off for Lucknow.
The passengers of the flight include farmers who gave their land for the airport. They will meet UP CM Yogi Adityanath at a programme organised in the city.
(Pics and Video: Jewar… pic.twitter.com/jRomgrEC3u
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2026
The airport is expected to ease pressure on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport while significantly improving connectivity for residents of nearby regions. Until now, many passengers travelling between Noida and Lucknow either relied on Delhi airport or undertook long road journeys.
Built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, the project represents one of India's largest greenfield airport developments. Phase I has been developed at an investment of approximately₹ 11,200 crore. The facility features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft and is equipped with advanced navigation systems.
Key things travellers should know
For travellers, the airport offers a new gateway connecting western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR with major domestic destinations. The return IndiGo service, flight 6E-2279, is scheduled to depart Noida at 6:55 pm and arrive in Lucknow at 8 pm.
New travel option
Beginning June 16, Akasa Air will also launch daily flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai, expanding travel options for passengers.
More destinations from Noida Airport
IndiGo has announced direct connectivity fromNoida International Airport to more than 16 destinations across India, significantly expanding travel options for passengers in Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
Enhanced regional connectivity
The airline will also offer seamless one-stop connections between several Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and major metros. Travellers will be able to connect between city pairs such as Amritsar-Jodhpur, Bareilly-Bhopal, Bareilly-Jaipur, Chandigarh-Pantnagar, Jammu-Jodhpur, Jaipur-Dharamshala and Kishangarh-Bhopal, among others.
Daily flights to key cities
From today, the airport will see regular services to destinations including Lucknow, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Dharamshala, Pantnagar, Bareilly, Jodhpur and Kishangarh.
