Commercial Operations Launch at Noida Airport in Jewar with IndiGo’s Inaugural Flight from Lucknow
15 June 2026, 3 min read
The first scheduled flight, IndiGo 6E-2278, landed at the airport from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 7:55 am. After touching down in Jewar, the aircraft continued to its next stop in Bengaluru, with an expected arrival time of 11:05 am.
This launch signifies a major advancement in the development of India’s aviation infrastructure, markedly improving connectivity throughout Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR).
The arrival was celebrated at the airport. Passengers onboard applauded to mark the successful landing, while airport officials greeted the aircraft with a ceremonial water salute.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Commercial flight operations commence 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 route to Bengaluru,… pic.twitter.com/1XdU05qZ1i
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Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu officiated the launch of operations at the airport, which is poised to become a significant aviation center for the NCR.
#WATCH | Jewar, UP | Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu flags off a special civil flight from Noida International Airport, carrying farmers who provided their land for the airport’s construction.
The flight will land in Lucknow where these farmers will… pic.twitter.com/jx1sHoNuac
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In a noteworthy detail, around 170 farmers from the Jewar area were slated to take the inaugural flight to Lucknow. The delegation, led by Jewar legislator Dhirendra Singh, aims to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and express appreciation for the developmental initiatives surrounding the airport.
#WATCH | Jewar, UP | The first commercial flight from Noida International Airport takes off for Lucknow.
Farmers who contributed their land for the airport are aboard this flight. They will meet UP CM Yogi Adityanath at an event in the city.
(Pics and Video: Jewar… pic.twitter.com/jRomgrEC3u
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2026
The airport is anticipated to reduce the burden on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, markedly enhancing connectivity for residents in surrounding areas. Previously, many travelers journeying between Noida and Lucknow depended on Delhi’s airport or faced lengthy road trips.
Constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, this project represents one of India’s largest greenfield airport constructions. The first phase was developed with an investment of around ₹11,200 crore. It features a 3,900-metre runway designed to accommodate wide-body aircraft and is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation technology.
Essential information for travellers
The airport provides a new access point connecting western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR with essential domestic destinations. The return flight, IndiGo 6E-2279, is set to leave Noida at 6:55 pm, with an arrival in Lucknow scheduled for 8 pm.
New travel opportunities
Starting June 16, Akasa Air is set to begin daily flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai, broadening travel options for passengers.
New routes from Noida Airport
IndiGo is offering direct flights from Noida International Airport to over 16 various destinations across India, significantly augmenting travel choices for those in Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
Improved regional connectivity
The airline will also facilitate effortless one-stop connections between a number of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities with major metropolitan areas. Passengers can connect between city pairs such as Amritsar-Jodhpur, Bareilly-Bhopal, Bareilly-Jaipur, Chandigarh-Pantnagar, Jammu-Jodhpur, Jaipur-Dharamshala, and Kishangarh-Bhopal, among others.
Regular flights to key cities
Starting today, the airport will operate routine services to key destinations including Lucknow, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Dharamshala, Pantnagar, Bareilly, Jodhpur, and Kishangarh.
