Ghaziabad/Noida, Sept. 18 -- The Noida International Airport at Jewar will be inaugurated on October 30, with commercial operations expected to begin within 45 days, initially connecting at least 10 cities, Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced on Wednesday.

Speaking at the Yatri Sewa Diwas function at Hindon airport in Ghaziabad, Naidu said efforts were underway to push for an early start.

"We are trying to push the inauguration of the Noida airport so that we can see it happen very soon. Right now the date we have decided on is October 30, and within 45 days we can see the operations. The airlines are also excited to operate from Jewar airport, and the area has huge potential. At least 10 cities will be conn...