65 flights likely in initial phase from Noida airport

Out of around 65 flights that are under consideration, 25

would be of “Normal” category, connecting to major cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. Apart from this, a total of 37 flights would be of “Regional” categories; these will fly to smaller cities, which witness less frequency of aircraft. Along with this, sources said, two international flights and one cargo plane will start operations from Noida airport.

For International carriers, airlines operating from Dubai and Singapore are under consideration. “If the attempt to select two foreign airlines does not work out, Indian airlines will be chosen for international travel from Noida Airport,” said an official.

According to the Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR), around 5 million passengers are estimated to use the airport in its first year. “The challenge will be to attract passengers, to develop a complete environment so that people choose Jewar in place of IGI Airport for their travel,” said the official.

Spread across 1,334 hectares in Jewar, the site is strategically connected to NCR and Western UP: It is 72 km from IGI Airport, 40 km from Noida, and 130 km from Agra. It is also about 30 km from State Highway 22A (which connects Palwal and Aligarh) and 700 metres from the Yamuna Expressway.