Flight Tickets Could Be Cheaper At Noida’s Jewar Airport Than Delhi’s IGI; Here’s Why

One of the major expenses of any trip or vacation is flight bookings. No matter how well in advance you plan your trip, this expense never fails to shake up your trip budget. Well, there might be some relief for Delhi-NCR folks in this respect soon! According to reports, the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar could have cheaper ticket prices compared with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Wondering why? Scroll on to find out!

Noida’s Jewar Airport May Have Cheaper Flight Tickets

If all things go as planned, then the Noida International Airport at Jewar will start operation in 2025. Now, there is some good news for passengers at the new airport. According to Moneycontrol, the flight tickets at this new airport may be cheaper, as compared with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport because of the fuel price difference in the two areas.

According to reports, the Uttar Pradesh state government has decided to slash the VAT imposed on aviation fuel to just 1%, to boost the state’s aviation sector. This is a big difference from the 25% VAT imposed on aviation fuel in Delhi. This VAT difference will help airlines to lower their operational cost and make airfares affordable for passengers.

As per Moneycontrol’s report, fuel costs are one of the biggest expenses for an airline. Lowering this can greatly reduce ticket prices. More details on this can be confirmed once the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) begins discussions on the fare structure, issue guidelines and set pricing for the airport.

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First Successful Trial Flight Landing

On Monday, a significant breakthrough was achieved at Noida International Airport in Jewar after the first trial landing was successfully completed there. The maiden flight arrived at the new airport from Delhi at 1:30 PM. It was carrying Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials and technical experts. After landing, they conducted comprehensive assessments of the airport’s operational capabilities.

As per the latest update, around 85% of the construction of the new airport is now complete. If all things go well, then the airport will become operational in April 2025. It will be able to handle 65 daily flights, including domestic, international, and cargo flights.

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So, are you excited for Noida’s Jewar Airport to become operational soon? Let us know in the comments.

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