IndiGo to launch flights from Noida International Airport from June 15
Synopsis
IndiGo is set to become the first airline to operate commercially from Noida International Airport in Jewar, launching on 15 June 2026 with flights to over 16 Indian cities. The move marks the activation of one of India's largest greenfield airports, built at ₹11,200 crore with an eventual capacity of 70 million passengers per year.
Key Takeaways
IndiGo will launch operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) , Jewar, from 15 June 2026 .
IndiGo will be the first airline to commence commercial flights from the newly-inaugurated airport.
Flights will connect NIA to over 16 destinations , including Bengaluru , Hyderabad , Amritsar , Srinagar , and more.
Phase 1 of NIA was built at a total investment of ₹11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership model.
The airport has an initial capacity of 12 million passengers per annum , scalable up to 70 million upon full development.
IndiGo now serves three NCR airports — IGI Airport , Hindon , and NIA .
Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Thursday, 7 May 2026 announced it will begin commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, starting 15 June 2026, making it the first airline to operate from the newly-inaugurated greenfield airport. The launch marks a significant milestone for aviation infrastructure in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Routes and Destinations
IndiGo will progressively introduce direct flights from NIA to over 16 destinations across India. The network includes key metro cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as well as tier-2 and tier-3 cities including Amritsar, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Jaipur, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pantnagar, and Srinagar.
Bookings are being progressively opened on IndiGo's official website www.goIndiGo.in, its mobile app, and through authorised travel partners, the airline confirmed in a statement.
What IndiGo Said
Aloke Singh, Chief Strategy Officer, IndiGo, described the airport's strategic significance.
Point of View
Or whether thin loads on tier-2 sectors will force quiet capacity cuts within months. With Delhi's IGI already among Asia's busiest airports, NIA's long-term success hinges on genuine decongestion and seamless multimodal links — neither of which is fully operational yet.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will IndiGo start flights from Noida International Airport?
IndiGo will begin commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, from 15 June 2026. It will be the first airline to operate commercially from the newly-inaugurated airport.
Which destinations will IndiGo connect from Noida International Airport?
IndiGo will fly from NIA to over 16 destinations, including metro cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and tier-2 and tier-3 cities such as Amritsar, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Jaipur, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pantnagar, and Srinagar.
How can passengers book IndiGo flights from Noida International Airport?
Bookings are being progressively opened on IndiGo's official website www.goIndiGo.in, its mobile app, and through authorised travel partners.
What is the passenger capacity of Noida International Airport?
In its first phase, Noida International Airport has a passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum. Upon full development, the airport is designed to scale up to 70 million passengers per annum.
How much did it cost to build Noida International Airport?
The first phase of Noida International Airport was developed at a total investment of approximately ₹11,200 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
