The Noida International Airport was launched on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Positioned as one of India’s most ambitious aviation projects, the airport is expected ease travel experience of flyers in North India as well as ease the traffic to Delhi airport by opening up new routes from Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
#LIVE: माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी द्वारा ₹11,200 करोड़ की लागत से तीव्र कनेक्टिविटी देने वाले अत्याधुनिक ग्रीनफील्ड एयरपोर्ट नोएडा अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे (प्रथम चरण) का उद्घाटन समारोह। https://t.co/bnPxgt5veC
— Government of UP (@UPGovt) March 28, 2026
Destinations served from Noida airport
In its initial phase, the airport is linking several key metro cities across the country. Domestic connections from Noida airport will include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, and Prayagraj.
Flights to these destinations will be rolled out in a phased manner.
International services are expected to follow, catering to business travellers, migrants, and tourists.
‘नया उत्तर प्रदेश’ वैश्विक कनेक्टिविटी और आधुनिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर के हब के रूप में स्थापित हो रहा है।
विश्व के सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय राजनेता आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के कर-कमलों से कल विश्वस्तरीय सुविधाओं से युक्त ‘नोएडा इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट’, जेवर के प्रथम चरण का भव्य… pic.twitter.com/Oj1DPNJ60E
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) March 27, 2026
Phased flight plan
Major Indian carriers have already confirmed plans to operate from the airport. IndiGo is expected to anchor domestic routes, while Akasa Air is preparing to expand its network from the new base.
Air India Express is likely to focus on international sectors, especially high-demand overseas routes. The presence of multiple airlines from the outset underlines strong confidence in the airport’s future.
Flight services will be introduced in stages. The first phase will see limited domestic operations with a controlled schedule. This will be followed by expanded connectivity and increased frequency in the second phase.
International flights are expected to be introduced in the third phase, marking full-scale operations at the airport.
Airport code and booking details
The airport has been assigned the IATA code DXN, which will be used across ticketing, baggage systems, and airline operations. Once flights go live, passengers booking tickets will see “DXN” listed as the destination or departure point.
