How will I reach Noida airport? The big question remains as Noida Airport set to take off in a few months
Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar is set to open in four months. However, a critical question looms large for future passengers—how will they reach the airport? With limited public transport options currently available, concerns about accessibility are growing, a TOI report stated.
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Jewar is about 90 km from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, 70 km from Connaught Place, 60 km from Noida City Centre, and 40 km from Pari Chowk in Greater Noida. These distances highlight the need for a robust transport system to make the airport viable for commuters across the National Capital Region (NCR).
Immediate transport solutions remain scarce
The airport aims to serve 5-6 million passengers in its first operational year. However, achieving this target requires rapid improvements in connectivity. At present, only a few private and UP Roadways buses link Jewar to surrounding areas.
Long-term solutions, including a 72 km rapid rail corridor and a metro route connecting the airport to Delhi's Airport Express Line, are still in the planning stages and are unlikely to be operational before 2030. Recognizing the urgency, the NIA has partnered with Mahindra Mobility to introduce an electric airport taxi service and is working with local authorities to
