Noida International Airport


Noida International Airport is an international airport under construction near Jewar in YEIDA city of Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. The airport is being built to handle 12 million passengers annually in phase 1, growing to 60–120 million by 2050 in subsequent phases. Noida and Hisar International Airport are being developed as an alternative to heavily trafficed Indira Gandhi International Airport under the NCR Plan, with Noida Airport set to be the third commercial airport in the Delhi NCR region, after IGI Delhi and Hindon Airport.

History

Noida International Airport's journey has been marked by shifts in location and political changes. Initially planned near Greater Noida, the project faced delays due to its proximity to Delhi's IGI Airport and GMR Group's right of first refusal. The project was briefly considered for Agra under a different state government, but was eventually revived and moved back to Jewar in 2014.

Summary of phases

  • Stage-1
  • * Phase-I: T1 with 12 MMPA, 1 runway, Rs 4,588 cr cost, FY23-FY27 construction period.
  • Stage-2:
  • * Phase-II: T2 with 30 MMPA, 1 more new runway, Rs 5,983cr cost, FY31-FY32 construction period.
  • * Phase-III: T3 with 50 MMPA, 2 more new runways, Rs 8,415 cr cost, FY36-FY37 construction period.
  • * Phase-IV: T4 with 70 MMPA, 2 more new runways, Rs 10,575 cr cost, FY40-FY50 construction period.
  • Total: 152 MMPA, Rs 29,561 cr cost, FY50 completion..

    Phase-1

The Union Government approved the airport in June 2015 and Ministry of Civil Aviation gave an in-principle approval to the Uttar Pradesh government to build the airport in May 2018. After further planning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of phase-1 of Noida International Airport on 25 November 2021. Noida International Airport phase-1 is being developed by Noida International Airport Limited through a public-private partnership. In 2019, Flughafen Zürich AG, the operator of Zurich Airport in Switzerland, won the bid to build and operate it for 40 years. Tata Projects Limited was awarded the civil construction tender in June 2022, aiming for net-zero emissions. In 2023, IATA assigned the airport's code as 'DXN'. Originally slated for opening in 2022, delays have repeatedly pushed back the commercial operation date.

Phase-2

Subsequent phases will see further development, including additional terminals and runways, with the target passenger capacity of 60-120 million by 2050.

Facilities

As of 2025,
  • Terminals:
  • * Passenger terminal T1 for domestic and international passengers with an area of 100,000 Sqm is ready.
  • * Cargo terminals are ready.
  • Runway: one 3,900-metre runway is ready.
  • Other infrastructure features, such as ATC, 10 aerobridges, ATRS Baggage handling system, security by CISF, etc., also exist.

    Connectivity

As of 2025, the airport is expected to open with only road links and bus services operational. An integrated multi-model transport hub comprising rail, bus,s and ride-hailing ranks is planned.

Ground Transportation Centre

GTC is a 20-acre facility situated a short walk from the T1 terminal and the upcoming T2. In Phase-1, it will cater to taxis and buses only. Noida Airport has partnered with the public sector transport entities of neighbouring states, and ride-hailing companies for the last-mile long-distance and local buses bus and taxi connectivity with designated parking place for these services.
GTC will be completed in 3 phases over 5 years between 2025-30, with buses and cars at ground level, future metro and Namo Bharat train stations at the underground level, and the level-2 concourse will have retail outlets, restaurants, and lounges. Once completed, it will simultaneously cater for 50,000 vehicles, including 40 buses, 4,500 cars, and two-wheeler buses.

Buses

Noida Airport has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Haryana state's Haryana Roadways, and others for direct buses from the airport to the following major feeder cities in the catchment area of the airport to make it easier for travellers to reach the airport by bus:
The Noida International Airport is connected to various highways.
  • National Highways
  • * NH-44 Delhi–Palwal–Agra
  • * NH-34 Ghaziabad–Bulandshahr–Aligarh
  • * NH-333D Palwal–Tappal–Aligarh,, tolled.
  • Expressways
  • * Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Expressway
  • * Jewar-Faridabad Expressway : NHAI is constructing 31 km link, connecting Noida Airport with Faridabad bypass on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, which will also connect the airport to the following:
  • * Yamuna Expressway Delhi-Noida-Agra : will connect at Dayanat Pur village allowing domestic and international tourists to reach Agra, Mathura, and Vrindavan.
  • * KGP Expressway : will connect at Mohna village of Ballabhgarh.
  • * Ghaziabad East-Greater Noida-Jewar Airport East Road: A new 130-metre-wide road was approved in October 2025 to be built at the cost of ₹1,700 crore. It will run from Greater Noida to the east side of Noida airport via Sirsa, Aleda, and Thora villages.

    Railway

Metro trains

Poor connectivity

Reaching the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar presents a challenge due to its distance from major locations like Delhi and Noida. Current public transport options are limited, but plans are in place to introduce city bus and electric taxi services. Longer-term solutions, such as a rapid rail corridor planned for 2030, are far away. Experts emphasise the importance of comprehensive public transport for the airport's commercial success and financial viability, drawing comparisons with the well-connected IGI and Bengaluru airports.

Ecological threats

Despite the environmental ministry conditions for Noida airport's approval requiring the protection of Dhanauri Wetlands, the Uttar Pradesh government has reportedly ignored these conditions. The wetland has not been designated as a Ramsar Site, its land has been allocated for construction by YEIDA, leading to a reduction in its area, and it remains under threat.Vigirously development of new Residential and commercial properties in the region is becoming a threat to the area's Natural habitat and environment. Many new projects like in Sector 17A, in Sector 22D, are under investigation here under CBI regarding land allotments, lease terms, etc as per TOI.

Criticism of resettlement and compensation

The previous owners of the land on which the airport stands were offered money or a government job in exchange for their land. However, many claim that even years later, they have not received any compensation. In addition, the conditions in the villages to which the people were resettled are being criticised. Running water and toilets were promised for the new settlements, but neither has been provided.

Current status