Noida International Airport (NIA) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) to provide seamless bus connectivity from Noida International Airport to key destinations in Uttarakhand. Under this partnership, UTC will provide seamless bus service connecting NIA to key destinations in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Haldwani, starting from the airport's commercial opening. 

This initiative is a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity and underscores NIA's vision of providing a comprehensive and integrated travel experience, connecting passengers to their destinations with ease and convenience. NIA's strategic location adjacent to the Yamuna Expressway offers unparalleled road access to Delhi NCR, Noida, and major centers in Western Uttar Pradesh.

Managing Director, Uttarakhand Transport Corporation said, "We are proud to announce our strategic partnership with Noida International Airport, which marks a transformative step towards enhancing regional connectivity between Noida and key cities like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Haldwani. This collaboration will seamlessly integrate air and road transport, offering a smooth, efficient travel experience for passengers. By connecting our road network with the growing air traffic, we aim to provide faster, more reliable travel options, further promoting tourism, economic growth, and convenience for all."

Christoph Schnellmann, CEO, Noida International Airport said, "This partnership with Uttarakhand Transport Corporation is a key step in realizing our vision for Noida International Airport as a truly integrated and seamless travel hub. By providing convenient ground transportation options to key destinations, we are not just connecting passengers to places, we are connecting them to opportunities, experiences, and a wider region. This partnership emphasizes our commitment to enhancing regional connectivity, boosting tourism, and driving economic growth while offering our passengers a world-class travel experience from the moment they arrive."

Seamless connectivity is a critical priority for Noida International Airport as it develops into a major regional hub. NIA is collaborating with government authorities to optimize access for private vehicles and strategically building partnerships to provide diverse and convenient public transportation options. In its first phase of the airport, with one runway and one terminal, the airport will have the capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually. Upon completion of the fourth phase, the airport will be equipped to manage 70 million passengers per year, making it a major hub for the region.

About Noida International Airport

Noida International Airport (IATA code - DXN) will connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world. This world-class airport will combine Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality to offer rich experiences and comprehensive commercial attractions and services to its passengers. NIA is committed to an ambitious net-zero emissions goal supported by sustainable design and operations principles.

Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) was established for the development, construction and operation of the greenfield project - the Noida International Airport. The company, a 100% subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, is responsible for the implementation of the public-private partnership project in close partnership with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. The concession period for Noida International Airport commenced on October 01, 2021, and will run for 40 years. At its opening, the airport will feature one runway and one terminal and handle a capacity of 12 million passengers – with the potential for further development in additional construction phases.

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