IndiGo the first airline to start flights from Noida Airport

Noida International Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IndiGo airlines to join as the launch carrier for the upcoming airport in Uttar Pradesh, an official statement said on Friday.

"IndiGo will be the first airline to start flights from Noida International Airport that is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2024," the statement reads.

According to MoU, NIA and IndiGo will work together towards developing and strengthening air connectivity within Uttar Pradesh and beyond. The partnership will also explore new and innovative ideas, aimed at gaining operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience.

Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport, said, "We are excited to sign this MoU with IndiGo, which has a strong base both in domestic and international markets. The partnership between NIA and IndiGo will not only help bolster air connectivity but also innovate, ensuring an



exceptional customer experience for our customers alike."

"By leveraging IndiGo's extensive route network and expertise, we aim to provide our passengers with unparalleled connectivity and an exceptional travel experience," Schnellmann added.

IndiGo Chief Executive Officer, Pieter Elbers, "Our operations at the airport will provide the people of Uttar Pradesh with seamless connectivity across our unparalleled network. We look forward to the inauguration of the new airport in 2024 and will continue to work with airport management to explore innovative ways to deliver an affordable, on-time, and hassle-free travel experience across the 6E network."

The first phase of the Noida International Airport will be operational by the end of 2024, with one runway, and one terminal with the capacity to handle traffic of 12 million passengers annually. After the completion of the fourth phase, the airport will have the capacity to manage 70 million passengers per year.