Noida International Airport

What Noida International Airport does

Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) operates India's newest major greenfield airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, approximately 80 km from Delhi. Established in 2019 as a public-private partnership between the Uttar Pradesh government and Zurich Airport International AG (concessionaire Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, on a 40-year concession), NIAL was inaugurated in Phase 1 by the Prime Minister on March 28, 2026 and commenced commercial operations on June 15, 2026 with an inaugural IndiGo flight. The Phase 1 asset comprises a 12 million-passenger-capacity terminal, a 3,900-metre runway, a cargo facility with roughly 2.55 lakh metric tonnes of annual capacity, and an Akasa Air-backed MRO hub spanning 1,365 hectares. Masterplan phasing scales capacity to 70 million passengers annually by Phase 4.

The technology stack centers on conventional aviation infrastructure with selected digital overlays: the Octave Attune Enterprise Asset Management Platform creates a unified registry for runways, terminal facilities, and baggage systems supporting preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and regulatory compliance; a dedicated India Meteorological Department (IMD)-approved weather monitoring station supports all-weather operations; and over 6,000 low-emission certified furniture units (66% recyclable) helped secure India's first IGBC-certified green airport campus tag, with a net-zero operational target. Ground transport integration spans Uber, Ola, Rapido, Mahindra Mobility, redBus, UPSRTC, DTC, Haryana Roadways, and Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, reaching 30+ destinations.

The revenue model is transaction-based and AERA-regulated: aeronautical charges include landing fees (set 119% above Delhi IGI), A321 parking fees at Rs 14,500 for six hours (highest in India), and a User Development Fee of Rs 490 per departing domestic passenger and Rs 980 per departing international passenger for 2026-27, with annual escalation of 5-11% permitted through March 2031. Non-aeronautical streams include parking (Rs 150-700 per 24-hour period), cargo handling via AISATS, and forthcoming MRO and ancillary ecosystem revenues (Air India SATS Rs 4,458 crore investment, Amber Enterprises Rs 6,785 crore, TajSATS facilities). Customer base is split between commercial airlines (IndiGo as launch carrier and majority operator, Akasa Air as second carrier) and end-users — business travelers, tourists, and cargo shippers across NCR and Western UP.

Name

Noida International Airport

Legal name

Noida International Airport Limited

Website

https://nialjewar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Noida International Airport Limited operates India's newest major greenfield airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, providing passenger, cargo, and MRO aviation infrastructure under a 40-year PPP concession with Zurich Airport International AG, serving Delhi-NCR and Western UP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Infrastructure and Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Airport operations
• Aviation infrastructure
• Cargo handling
• Passenger terminal services
• Aircraft maintenance hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Aeronautical Charges: Landing fees, parking charges, and passenger service fees from airline operations. Landing charges are 119% higher than Delhi IGI Airport. Six-hour A321 parking fees of Rs 14,500 (highest in India)
2. User Development Fee (UDF): Passenger-facing charges: Rs 490 for departing domestic passengers, Rs 980 for departing international passengers for 2026-27 period. Fees permitted to increase 5-11% annually through March 2031
3. Cargo Operations: Freight handling revenue from cargo flight operations. Airport has cargo capacity of approximately 2.5 lakh metric tonnes annually

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Noida International Airport designs, develops, constructs, and operates a greenfield commercial airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Phase 1 offers a passenger terminal with 12 million annual passenger capacity, a 3,900-metre runway, a 2.55 lakh metric tonne annual cargo facility, integrated ground transport connectivity, parking, and supporting aviation infrastructure including an IMD-approved weather monitoring station. The airport is operated under a 40-year PPP concession by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG.

Product overview

Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is a greenfield airport operated by Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), a joint venture between the Uttar Pradesh government and Zurich Airport International AG. The airport's Phase 1 portfolio consists of a passenger terminal (initial capacity 12 million passengers annually), a cargo facility (2.55 lakh MT capacity), and a 3,900-metre runway. Ground transport is offered through partnerships with app-based cab services (Uber, Ola, Rapido, Mahindra Mobility) and intercity bus operators (redBus, UPSRTC, DTC, Haryana Roadways, Uttarakhand Transport Corporation). An MRO hub is under development by Akasa Air. The airport uses Octave Attune EAM for enterprise asset management and operates dedicated parking and weather monitoring infrastructure. The facility aims to scale from 12 million passengers in Phase 1 to 70 million by Phase 4 completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noida International Airport Passenger Terminal Passenger terminal facility handling domestic and international travelers with high-tech check-in systems, self-baggage drop counters, multiple boarding gates, advanced security and immigration facilities, and art installations. Initial capacity of 12 million passengers annually.
• Noida International Airport Cargo Operations Air cargo handling facility with initial annual capacity of approximately 2.55 lakh metric tonnes, supporting freight operations commenced in June 2026 through cargo handling partner AISATS.
• Noida International Airport Parking Facilities Airport parking infrastructure with designated zones for visitors, app-based cab aggregators, and premium taxi operators. Private vehicles charged Rs 150 for 2 hours (Rs 600 maximum per 24 hours); commercial vehicles Rs 200 for 2 hours (Rs 700 maximum per 24 hours), with a free 8-minute kerbside pick-up/drop-off window.
• Noida International Airport MRO Hub Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility covering 1,365 hectares at the airport premises, developed by Akasa Air to offer advanced aircraft maintenance services.
• Noida International Airport Weather Monitoring Station IMD-approved dedicated weather monitoring station at the airport to support all-weather aviation operations and improve hyperlocal forecasting for the Noida and Ghaziabad region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decongest Delhi's IGI Airport, which is projected to reach saturation around 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Octave Attune EAMcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2026Selected as enterprise asset management platform to create unified registry for critical assets including runways, terminals, and baggage systems. Supports preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and regulatory compliance.
• AISATScoreTechnology or Integration · 17 June 2026Cargo handling partner managing freight operations. AISATS CEO Ramanathan Rajamani noted handling of first freighter flight marked beginning of new chapter in India's cargo and logistics journey.
• Akasa AircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Akasa Air signed agreement for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub covering 1,365 hectares and launched daily direct flights between Navi Mumbai and Noida, strengthening its presence in NCR. Akasa also commenced Bengaluru services from Noida.
• redBuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2026Partnership enhances intercity bus connectivity for passengers, providing seamless bus-based travel options connecting airport to destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, and neighboring regions.
• Uber, Ola, Rapido, Mahindra MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2026App-based cab aggregators providing transportation options from day one of operations, with dedicated pickup and drop-off zones built at the airport.
• Air India SATSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Rs 4,458 crore investment commitment announced around the airport, along with Amber Enterprises (Rs 6,785 crore) and TajSATS facilities.
• TajSATSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Catering and hospitality partner announced with investment commitment around the airport development.
• UPSRTC, DTC, Haryana Roadways, Uttarakhand Transport CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 March 2026State transport corporations operating bus services from airport to over 30 destinations, with UPSRTC buses from Pari Chowk every 30 minutes and from Noida City Centre every hour.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL): Operates Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, NIA's primary competitor in the NCR catchment. Both serve the same Delhi-NCR passenger base, and NIA's value proposition is explicitly positioned around decongesting DIAL. Pricing comparisons throughout NIA's data benchmark against DIAL tariffs.
• Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL): Operates Kempegowda International Airport as another greenfield Indian airport with similar PPP structure, cargo operations, and Tier-1 city service profile. Provides a directly comparable model for greenfield airport development, phased capacity expansion, and airline relationship management in India.
• GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL): Operates Rajiv Gandhi International Airport as another Indian greenfield PPP airport with phased expansion, cargo hub development, and similar regulatory framework. Direct comparable for Indian greenfield airport operations, capacity ramp-up, and airline partnership economics.
• Hyderabad International Airport Limited (HIAL): Alternate reference for Hyderabad International Airport operations. Comparable as an Indian PPP greenfield airport with similar cargo expansion strategy, multimodal ground transport integration, and revenue mix evolution from aeronautical to non-aeronautical streams over time.

Broad incumbents

• GMR Airports Limited: Operates DIAL (Delhi) and Hyderabad International Airport as a major Indian airport operator. Comparable in operating public-private partnership airports in India with similar aeronautical/non-aeronautical revenue models, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure development approaches.
• Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL): Operates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as a major Indian airport with similar regulated aeronautical tariffs, cargo operations, and mixed passenger/cargo revenue model. Comparable in regulatory environment, airline partnership dynamics, and Indian aviation market context.
• Flughafen Zurich AG: Parent company (Zurich Airport International AG) operates Zurich Airport, one of Europe's most efficient airports. Comparable in operational standards, IGBC-equivalent sustainability practices, and the asset management approach (Octave Attune EAM) being deployed at NIA. As the parent and operational knowledge source, it serves as the benchmark for NIA's target operational performance.
• Adani Airports Holdings Limited: Operates multiple Indian airports including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram. Comparable as a major Indian airport operator with similar regulatory frameworks, PPP structures, and large-scale infrastructure investment approaches.
• Changi Airport Group (Singapore): Operates Singapore Changi Airport, a global benchmark for greenfield airport excellence, integrated multimodal connectivity, sustainability certifications, and operational efficiency. Comparable in the gold-standard terminal experience and hub development approach that NIA aspires to replicate.

Regional players

• Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL): Operates India's first PPP greenfield airport at Kochi. Comparable as an Indian greenfield airport developed under public-private partnership with similar phased capacity expansion and cargo operations focus, though serving a different geographic market in South India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nialjewar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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