GREATER NOIDA, July 7 -- Noida International Airport will open for domestic flights and cargo operations in September 2025, and for international flights in November 2025, Uttar Pradesh's industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi said on Saturday. This is the third time the airport has missed its scheduled deadline.

The airport missed its first opening deadline on September 29, 2024, which was delayed to April 25, and then again to June 30. The delays are due to the pace of work, which started late due to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials said. This year will mark the opening of the airport's first phase, which will cater to 12 million passengers annually.

"We have reviewed the progress of the airport and directed officials ...