Noida International AirportUser Development FeePassenger ChargesDhirendra SinghJewar MLA
Indian MLA Seeks Reassessment of Proposed Fees at Noida International Airport
Published: May 9, 2026
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Dhirendra Singh, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Jewar assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh, on Friday expressed concern regarding the proposed User Development Fee (UDF) and other passenger charges at the upcoming Noida International Airport, Jewar. He has sent a detailed representation to the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Union Civil Aviation Minister, and Chief Secretary of the Government of Uttar Pradesh seeking reassessment of charges.
The MLA's concerns stem from the initial flight schedule released by IndiGo Airlines, which shows airfare from Lucknow to Jewar Airport to be approximately ₹5,072, whereas flights on the same sector from Lucknow to Delhi Airport are available in the range of approximately ₹3,600 to ₹4,300.
The MLA observed that the airport does not yet enjoy the benefit of complete metro connectivity, rapid rail access, and other multi-modal transportation infrastructure, which would impose an additional financial burden on passengers. He also noted that the Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) tax in Uttar Pradesh is merely 1%, whereas in Delhi it is approximately 25%.
The MLA requested that the proposed User Development Fee (UDF) and other passenger charges be reassessed and rationalized, and that passenger charges and UDF during the initial operational years of Noida International Airport be kept lower than those at Delhi Airport. The MLA expressed confidence that both the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Central Government would consider the matter seriously, keeping in view public interest and the long-term economic interests of the State.
The immediate next steps will involve a review of the MLA's representation by the concerned government functionaries, with a potential reassessment of the proposed fees to ensure the airport's competitiveness and accessibility to the common public. The Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Central Government are expected to respond to the MLA's concerns in the coming days.