The upcoming Noida International Airport, expected to begin operations in October 2025, will introduce passenger charges ranging between ₹210 and ₹980 as part of an interim tariff framework. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued an ad-hoc order to prevent a regulatory vacuum before a detailed tariff structure is finalised.
According to the order, departing domestic passengers will be charged ₹490, while international departures will face a fee of ₹980. Arrivals have been set at ₹210 for domestic and ₹420 for international flyers. These rates, subject to taxes, will remain in place until March 2026 or until a comprehensive multi-year tariff structure is approved. Officials confirmed that the operator had projected far higher user development fees (UDF), but the regulator has moderated the charges to balance affordability and infrastructure recovery.The new airport, located in Greater Noida, is positioned as the National Capital Region’s second international hub, complementing Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). In its initial years, the facility is expected to handle over 94% domestic traffic, with projections of 57 lakh domestic passengers and 2.4 lakh international travellers in the current fiscal year. By 2030, passenger capacity is expected to rise significantly, crossing 1.7 crore domestic flyers and 10 lakh international passengers annually.
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Developers have earmarked capital expenditure of ₹7,209 crore for the first phase, designed to handle up to 1.2 crore passengers annually. Future phases are planned to expand capacity to seven crore passengers per annum, supported by new terminals and additional runways. The Uttar Pradesh government has emphasised that the project is central to positioning India as a global aviation hub while meeting the region’s rising mobility needs.In comparison, passengers at Delhi’s IGIA currently pay between ₹129 and ₹810 as UDF. Experts note that new airports usually charge higher rates initially to recover capital investments, while older hubs enjoy the benefit of recovered costs. The ad-hoc tariffs, however, are seen as relatively competitive, considering the scale of investment and sustainability commitments tied to the airport’s development.
Officials highlighted that Noida International Airport has been conceptualised as a greenfield project designed to align with India’s carbon neutrality goals. With plans to incorporate renewable energy, energy-efficient operations, and sustainable mobility links, the project aims to set new benchmarks for eco-friendly aviation infrastructure in the country.The airport’s strategic location is expected to serve major cities including Noida, Agra, Mathura, Meerut, and Ghaziabad, offering a modern gateway to key tourist and pilgrimage destinations. While IGIA continues to dominate national traffic with a capacity of 10 crore passengers annually, the addition of Noida International Airport is expected to decongest the Delhi hub and strengthen India’s standing in global aviation.
