Noida International Airport (NIA) 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 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. It 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 centres 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 realising 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 emphasises 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 optimise 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.