Noida airport cleared to charge 4x Delhi's UDF, threatening pax volumes for Zurich-run hub's retail concourse
Aera approved domestic UDF of ₹490 departure/₹210 arrival at Noida International from 15 June 2026—nearly 4x IGIA's ₹129/₹56—escalating to ₹693/₹297 by FY31. Higher ticket loads on the ₹11,200 cr greenfield's 12 mn-pax phase 1 risk diverting price-sensitive flyers to Delhi, denting captive retail and F&B footfall economics.
Aera approved Noida International Airport to charge domestic UDF of ₹490 departure and ₹210 arrival from June 2026—nearly 4x Delhi IGIA—rising to ₹693/₹297 by FY31, impacting airport retail footfall economics for Zurich-owned greenfield hub.