Delhi-NCR’s secondary airport at Hindon, Ghaziabad, announced on 31 January 2026 a fast-track expansion that will increase check-in desks from nine to twelve and widen the kerbside drop-off lane to ease peak-hour congestion. The Airports Authority of India is repurposing 272 m² of internal space, aiming for completion within six months.
Although Hindon currently handles mostly regional flights under UDAN, the domestic connectivity it provides is a vital first-mile link for expatriates and foreigners who prefer to bypass crowded IGI Airport Terminal 3. The upgrade is expected to shorten dwell times and improve on-time performance for connecting passengers.
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A longer-term plan—to acquire 6.8 hectares for a new apron and extended terminal capable of handling international charters—is pending state approval. If realised, Hindon could become an attractive relief airport for Delhi during peak slot constraints, mirroring London-Southend’s role for the UK capital.
Travel-management companies should monitor schedule changes: airlines like Star Air and Air India Express may re-time departures once construction is finished, affecting corporate travellers’ ground-transport planning.
Although Hindon currently handles mostly regional flights under UDAN, the domestic connectivity it provides is a vital first-mile link for expatriates and foreigners who prefer to bypass crowded IGI Airport Terminal 3. The upgrade is expected to shorten dwell times and improve on-time performance for connecting passengers.
A longer-term plan—to acquire 6.8 hectares for a new apron and extended terminal capable of handling international charters—is pending state approval. If realised, Hindon could become an attractive relief airport for Delhi during peak slot constraints, mirroring London-Southend’s role for the UK capital.
Travel-management companies should monitor schedule changes: airlines like Star Air and Air India Express may re-time departures once construction is finished, affecting corporate travellers’ ground-transport planning.
Source: The Times of India
