Akasa Air launches operations from Noida International Airport, strengthening its presence in the National Capital Region

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has commenced operations from Noida International Airport (NIA), marking a defining step in its network expansion and strengthening its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Inaugural Flights:
- Navi Mumbai → Noida (departed 0725 hrs, arrived 0935 hrs)
- Noida → Navi Mumbai (departed 1015 hrs, arrived 1230 hrs)

Daily Services:
- Bengaluru ↔ Noida (QP 1575/1576)
- Navi Mumbai ↔ Noida (QP 2017/2018)

Strategic Significance:
- Akasa Air is among the first airlines to operate commercial services from NIA.
- The airline will also establish a state-of-the-art MRO facility at the airport, supporting advanced aircraft maintenance and operational efficiency.

Leadership Voices
- Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder & CCO, Akasa Air:
> “The commencement of operations from Noida International Airport marks an important milestone in Akasa Air’s growth journey. Our early presence at Noida aligns with our long-term strategy of building a strong network across key growth markets while supporting modern aviation infrastructure.”

- Christoph Schnellmann, Vice Chairman, Noida International Airport:
> “Akasa Air’s arrival at Noida International Airport is an important step in expanding connectivity for our passengers and the region we serve. Together, we look forward to providing seamless travel experiences and fostering economic growth across Uttar Pradesh and Northern India.”

Flight Schedules


Akasa Air Today
- Serving 27 domestic and 7 international cities including Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, Phuket, and Hanoi.
- Operating 38 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, part of a firm order of 226, making it India’s youngest and greenest fleet.
- Over 28 million passengers flown since launch in August 2022.
- Known for customer-first innovations like Café Akasa, SkyScore, SkyLights, and QuietFlights.

This launch not only strengthens Akasa’s northern India footprint but also positions the airline as a key partner in NIA’s long-term vision of becoming a major aviation hub.