NEW DELHI: IndiGo will be the first airline at Noida International Airport (NIA) that is scheduled to get operational by the end of next year.

The two signed an MoU on Friday to “”develop air connectivity within UP and beyond.” NIA is also in talks with there airline, both Indian and foreign, and they will also be operating there.NIA CEO Christoph Schnellmann said: “The partnership between NIA and IndiGo will not only help bolster air connectivity but also innovate, ensuring an exceptional customer experience for our customers alike.By leveraging IndiGo’s extensive route network and expertise, we aim to provide our passengers with unparalleled connectivity and an exceptional travel experience.”IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said: “We are thrilled to announce our MoU with Noida International Airport, to become the launch carrier at the upcoming airport.

Our operations at NIA will provide the people of UP with seamless connectivity across our unparalleled network.

We look forward to the inauguration of the new airport in 2024 and will continue to work with NIA management to explore innovative ways to deliver an affordable, on-time, and hassle-free travel experience across the 6E network.”The first phase of the Noida International Airport will be operational by the end of 2024, with one runway, and one terminal with the capacity to handle traffic of 1.2 crore passengers annually.

After the completion of the fourth phase, the airport will have the capacity to manage 7 crore passengers per year.