Noida International Airport facilitates holiday travel getaways

With the upcoming Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan holidays, travelers in India are seeking short-duration getaways. The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, inaugurated in March 2026, is facilitating easier travel for residents of Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh through direct flights provided by partners such as IndiGo and Akasa Air.

Recommended destinations accessible from NIA include Jodhpur, Lucknow, Amritsar, Hyderabad, and Hampi. Additionally, travel curators Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have identified various escapes from major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, including Rishikesh and Jaipur, catering to interests in adventure, culture, and heritage.