Uttar Pradesh Leads India with 5 International Airports, Boosting Connectivity & Tourism

• Uttar Pradesh boasts the highest number of international airports in India, with a total of five operational facilities.
• These airports significantly enhance connectivity, promote tourism, and drive economic growth across the state.
• Key airports include Chaudhary Charan Singh (Lucknow), Lal Bahadur Shastri (Varanasi), Kushinagar, Maharishi Valmiki (Ayodhya), and the upcoming Noida International Airport (Jewar).
• Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow is the second busiest in North and Central India, handling over 5 million passengers annually.
• Noida International Airport, under construction in Jewar, is set to be one of the most modern, easing pressure on Delhi Airport and handling 12 million passengers in its first phase.