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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For travelers who plan to use Hindon’s domestic hops as a springboard to or from international journeys, VisaHQ can take the paperwork hassle off the itinerary. Its user-friendly portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) guides applicants through Indian e-visas, extensions, and transit permits, ensuring that foreign visitors and returning expatriates have the right documents squared away before arrival—an especially handy advantage when aiming to dodge the queues at Delhi’s main hub.
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.
For travelers who plan to use Hindon’s domestic hops as a springboard to or from international journeys, VisaHQ can take the paperwork hassle off the itinerary. Its user-friendly portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) guides applicants through Indian e-visas, extensions, and transit permits, ensuring that foreign visitors and returning expatriates have the right documents squared away before arrival—an especially handy advantage when aiming to dodge the queues at Delhi’s main hub.
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.
