Noida International Airport begins commercial operations; IndiGo operates first flight
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The Phase 1 of the airport is designed to serve 12 million passengers annually.
Noida International Airport (NIA) commenced commercial flight operations, welcoming its first passengers. This milestone marks the arrival of a new gateway to the National Capital Region and Western Uttar Pradesh. IndiGo became the first airline to operate from Noida International Airport, with the inaugural flight arriving from Lucknow and the first departure taking off for Bengaluru shortly thereafter.
The airport has completed extensive Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) trials to ensure that systems, processes, and teams are fully prepared to deliver safe, seamless, and efficient operations. The airport will initially offer domestic routes, with international operations planned to commence in the coming months.
Christoph Schnellmann, Vice Chairman, Noida International Airport, said, "We are delighted to welcome our first passengers and flight operations. From the outset, our focus has been on creating an airport that combines operational excellence with an outstanding customer experience. We’re excited that IndiGo has launched operations at the airport today, and we look forward to providing passengers with a smooth, hassle-free experience in an airport that reflects the hospitality, culture and character of this region."
Noida International Airport has been designed to provide a seamless and intuitive travel experience. Passengers are expected to benefit from DigiYatra-enabled journey without the need of physical documents, self-service check-in and bag-drop facilities and a range of retail and dining options.
With Phase 1 of the airport designed to serve 12 million passengers annually, NIA has been developed as a future-ready aviation hub with a strong focus on customer service, operational efficiency, digital innovation, and sustainability.
