Noida: Within just 24 hours of commencing commercial operations, Noida International Airport expanded its reach on Wednesday, welcoming a second airline and a new destination as flight services increased to 16 on the second day.
Akasa Air Joins Operations
Akasa Air joined IndiGo in operating from the airport on Wednesday. With Akasa's entry and IndiGo expanding its services to Jammu, the airport managed eight arrivals and eight departures during the day, connecting passengers to six domestic destinations.
IndiGo's Expansion
On the inaugural day, IndiGo operated flights to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Amritsar. On Wednesday, the airline added Jammu to its network, bringing its total daily services from the airport to 12.
Akasa Air's New Routes
Akasa Air launched daily direct services linking Noida with Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai. The airline operated four services on its first day—two arrivals and two departures—taking the total number of services to 16, comprising eight departures and eight arrivals. With these additions, passengers can now travel directly between Noida and Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Amritsar, Jammu, and Navi Mumbai.
Akasa Air's Vision
Anand Srinivasan, co-founder and chief commercial officer at Akasa Air, stated that the airline sees strong demand on the Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai sectors. “We see Noida International Airport evolving into a key pillar of our network architecture, supporting both point-to-point traffic and future connectivity flows while contributing meaningfully to our long-term growth,” he added.
Srinivasan noted that Akasa's entry aligns with the airline's strategy of building scale at high-potential aviation hubs and improving air travel accessibility. “We will progressively strengthen our network from Noida International Airport, expanding both domestic and international connectivity over time,” he said.
MRO Facility Plans
Srinivasan added that Akasa will also operate a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility within the airport premises to support aircraft maintenance operations and enhance operational efficiency.
