New Delhi, May 2 -- Noida International Airport (NIA) will commence commercial flight operations from June 15, the airport announced on Friday.

"IndiGo will operate the first flight from Noida International Airport, marking the start of scheduled passenger services, followed shortly by Akasa Air and Air India Express," the NIA said in a statement. It however, did not share details of the initial destinations that the airport will cater to.

"Further details on schedules, destinations, and passenger services will be shared in due course," said the statement.

The start of services follows the inauguration of the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28 followed by the receipt of approval for the Aerodrome Security Programme (AS...