Air India Express will commence its operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad thus becoming the first domestic airline to operate from two airports in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The airline is set to begin its routine operations from March 1 this year.

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With this expansion, Air India Express will operate from two airports in NCR; Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hindon Airport (HDO).

The airline will commence services from Hindon on March 1, 2025, with direct flights to Bengaluru, Goa, and Kolkata.

Both flights will operate on all days except Saturdays, offering an alternative to customers in NCR.

Bookings for the new flights are now open on the airline’s website as well as other major booking platforms, with inaugural fares starting at:

* INR 4,400 for Hindon–Kolkata

* INR 4,900 for Hindon–Goa and Goa–Hindon

* INR 5,500 for Kolkata–Hindon

* INR 6,000 for Bengaluru–Hindon

* INR 6,200 for Hindon–Bengaluru

Apart from Air India Express, IndiGo operates flights from old Goa-Dabolim and new Manohar Parrikar Airport (MOPA) in Goa, the only airline so far to operate from two airports within the same metropolitan region.

With the introduction of these routes and connectivity the airlines like IndiGo and Air India Express reinforce the benefits of multiple airports in major metros for improved connectivity, increased competition, and greater affordability for travellers.

The Hindon airport is situated in Ghaziabad and provides an alternative for travellers from Central and East Delhi, Noida, and nearby areas. For those flying in from Bengaluru, Goa, and Kolkata, Hindon Airport ensures quicker access to key areas in the National Capital Region. It also makes air travel more accessible to a broader population, particularly aspiring travellers from western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Currently, Hindon airport base has only one operator, Star Air with flights to Kalburgi and Hubli. Hubli-bound flights are operated four times a week, the Kalaburagi flights are operated three times in a week. Air India Express operates over 320 flights weekly from Delhi airport, connecting 17 domestic and four international destinations.

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