Noida International Airport (also known as Jewar Airport) will be officially inaugurated on October 30, 2025. This announcement was made by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu during the ‘Passenger Service Day’ event held at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad. Commercial flights will begin within 45 days of the inauguration, i.e., by November-December 2025.
Connectivity in the First Phase
In the first phase, the airport will connect to at least 10 major Indian cities, reducing pressure on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport for travelers from the NCR region. These cities include:
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Kolkata
The official list of other cities is not yet fully clear, but airlines like IndiGo and Akasa Air are already preparing. In the first phase, the airport will have a capacity of 12 million passengers per year, including domestic and cargo services.
Construction and Readiness Status
95% Construction Complete: Final work on the domestic terminal is underway, while the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has installed equipment in the air traffic control tower.
Security Clearance: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has granted security clearance.
Testing: The baggage system, security checks, check-in counters, and boarding gates are being repeatedly tested under the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) program.
Estimated Cost: ₹10,056 crore (Phase 1), totaling ₹30,000 crore in five phases.
“We are trying to advance the opening date so that we can see it as soon as possible,” the minister said during an event at Hindon Airport in neighboring Ghaziabad. At the moment, we have fixed the inauguration date as October 30 and within 45 days, we can see operations commencing.”
In a post on X, Naidu said, “Had an encouraging meeting with the delegation from Noida International Airport, Jewar. Happy to inform that Asia’s largest airport project, which is nearing completion, is now nearing completion. I believe that with its state-of-the-art facilities, the Jewar project will further energize India’s aviation ecosystem. With a vast catchment area in the Delhi-NCR region, the future prospects are extremely exciting!”
Where is Jewar International Airport located?
This greenfield airport is located in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddha Nagar district in western Uttar Pradesh, about 75 kilometers from Delhi. The airport aims to become a major aviation and logistics hub for the Delhi-NCR region.
It will be the second international airport in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is being developed as part of an aerotropolis, which includes supporting infrastructure such as logistics centers, hospitality, and retail.
Strategic Focus on Cargo: Union Civil Aviation Minister
The minister also stated that as a strategic airport, it will be more focused on cargo operations than passenger flights. This airport is being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh government under the PPP model.
PPP Model
The PPP model, or public-private partnership model, finances projects such as infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, There is a collaborative arrangement between a government entity and a private company for construction and operation. Education. The Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Zurich Airport International AG for construction and operation.
Union Minister Naidu said, “…Airlines are very excited about operating from Jewar Airport and see immense potential in this area. Therefore, as the ongoing discussions with airlines indicate, I expect at least 10 cities to be connected to Jewar Airport in the first phase.”
On the connectivity front, the airport will connect to major infrastructure corridors such as the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, and eventually the Delhi Metro network, ensuring seamless access for both passengers and cargo.
Challenges and Delays
The project has faced numerous delays—originally scheduled to open in 2024, but has now been postponed to 2025. The Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh per day on the concessionaire, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), starting in January 2025. The final airport license is now awaited from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Significance and Impact
This airport will be the second major airport in the National Capital Region (NCR), providing better connectivity to Western Uttar Pradesh, Greater Noida, and surrounding areas. It will spur real estate development and create approximately 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. In the future (by 2030), its capacity will reach 120 million passengers, making it one of the largest airports.
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