Noida International Airport begins passenger flights; first IndiGo flight from Lucknow (opens original article in a new tab)

Noida International Airport started passenger operations on June 15, 2026, with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow, marking the beginning of its services to enhance regional connectivity.

• Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, began passenger flights on June 15, 2026, with the first IndiGo flight arriving from Lucknow.
• The airport's first takeoff was a flight to Lucknow carrying villagers whose land was acquired for the airport's development.
• The new airport aims to improve air connectivity between western Uttar Pradesh, the National Capital Region, and other regions, supporting regional development.