Noida International Airport: Which 10 Cities Are Getting Direct Connections, When Will Ticket Booking Start?

Noida: After a two-decade wait, the Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) is finally ready. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate its first phase on Saturday. Commercial flights are expected to begin within a few weeks of the inauguration.

How will it connect?

Although the airline has not yet announced an official schedule, media reports suggest direct flights to approximately 10 major cities could begin within 45 days of the inauguration. Travelers are advised to wait for the official booking window to open.

Tomorrow, 28th March is a day of immense importance for the people of Uttar Pradesh and the NCR. Phase I of Noida International Airport will be inaugurated. This will boost commerce and connectivity. It will ease congestion at the IGI Airport in Delhi.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2026

Which cities will get direct flights?

Initial connectivity may begin with these 10 cities. The first phase will focus on high-demand metro cities. According to reports, direct flights may start to cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Goa and Jaipur.

These routes will prove to be a new convenience for the passengers of NCR, especially they will provide relief from the congestion at Delhi Airport.

Which airlines will start flights?

Three major airlines are set to launch services in the first phase:

• IndiGo (expected to have the most flights as the launch airline)
• Akasa Air
• Air India Express

These airlines are likely to provide domestic as well as some international connectivity.

When will ticket booking start?

There has been no official announcement regarding ticket bookings yet. Reports suggest that the booking window may open two to four weeks before flights begin. Travelers are advised to keep checking the official website or app for updates.

Noida International Airport (Jewar) will be a game-changer for the NCR region. It is one of Asia's largest greenfield airport projects, which will reduce future pressure on Delhi Airport and boost regional development.