Noida: Barely 24 hours after launching commercial operations, Noida International Airport widened its footprint on Wednesday, adding a second airline and a new destination as flight services climbed to 16 on Day 2.Joining IndiGo, Akasa Air started services from the airport on Wednesday. With Akasa’s entry and IndiGo expanding operations to Jammu, the airport handled eight arrivals and eight departures during the day, connecting passengers to six domestic destinations.On the opening day, IndiGo operated flights to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Amritsar. On Wednesday, the airline added Jammu to its network, taking its total daily services from the airport to 12.Akasa, meanwhile, 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, eight departures and eight arrivals. With the additions, passengers can travel directly between Noida and Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Amritsar, Jammu and Navi Mumbai.Anand Srinivasan, co-founder and chief commercial officer at Akasa Air, said 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 said 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.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.
