Noida airport targets 5M passengers in year one, opens new NCR retail surface

Noida International Airport is guiding to 5 million passengers in its first year of operations, scaling toward 70 million long-term capacity. International operations are slated to begin by end-2026, with airline tie-ups in motion. The launch creates a fresh airport-retail catchment in NCR, complementing — not replacing — Delhi's IGI footfall.

— Source publishedSat, 13 Jun, 2026, 09:53 IST·First seen Sat, 13 Jun, 2026, 10:17 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Noida International Airport targets 5 million passengers in year one, scaling to 70 million long-term capacity. Leadership outlines international operations by

Key facts

  • 5 million passengers year one
  • 70 million long-term capacity
  • international ops by end-2026

Why this matters

Open early dialogue with Noida's concession operator on category exclusivity and anchor-tenant terms ahead of the end-2026 international ramp.