Faridabad to Jewar Airport in 20 Minutes: How the New Elevated Corridor Boosts Connectivity
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant infrastructure project that will revolutionize travel between Faridabad and the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar. The project, announced by Railways and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, involves the construction of a 7.8-km-long elevated corridor at a cost of Rs 3,631 crore.
This elevated road will intersect key corridors such as the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, and Dedicated Freight Corridor. It will also integrate with the Faridabad-Jewar Greenfield Expressway, which is being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), further enhancing connectivity to the airport.
The greenfield project, approved earlier under the Bharatmala programme at a cost of around Rs 2,414 crore, starts from Sector 65 in Ballabhgarh (Faridabad) and ends near Dayanatpur village close to the airport. Once completed, it will reduce the road distance from nearly 90 km to about 31 km. The project is designed as a six-lane access-controlled corridor, expandable to eight lanes in the future, and passes through 18 villages across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Improved road access to Jewar airport is expected to significantly cut travel time between Faridabad and the airport — from nearly two hours currently to about 20 minutes. This could strengthen the city’s integration with NCR’s emerging growth corridors. Along with road infrastructure, the proposed Gurgaon-Faridabad-Greater Noida rapid rail corridor is also expected to improve cross-city connectivity.
Real estate analysts say such infrastructure upgrades could drive demand for residential, commercial, logistics, and hospitality projects along the corridor, particularly in Greater Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, and sectors located near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. According to Anarock data for H1 2024, combined sales across Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Delhi, and Bhiwadi stood at 6,205 units. Of these, more than 715 units were in the luxury segment while 3,570 units were in the mid-to-premium segments.
Industry observers predict that major infrastructure developments, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad Expressway, and metro connectivity, could support property value growth of 35-50% in the coming years by improving regional accessibility. Developers such as BPTP, Omaxe, and NeoLiv, with land holdings in the area, are positioned to meet the rising demand for amenity-rich, community-oriented housing in well-connected locations.
Faridabad’s relatively lower property prices compared to Gurgaon and Noida, combined with airport proximity, could make it an attractive alternative for buyers and investors seeking appreciation tied to infrastructure timelines. Rajat Bakolia, CEO of Newstone, said the Faridabad-Jewar connectivity projects could mark an important phase for the city’s property market.
“The commencement of the Greenfield Expressway connecting Faridabad with the upcoming Noida International Airport is set to be a defining moment for the city’s real estate trajectory. Improved connectivity is often the single biggest catalyst for property growth, and this corridor will significantly reduce travel time by integrating Faridabad with major expressways and emerging economic hubs across NCR,” he said.
Mohit Malhotra, Founder & CEO of NeoLiv, said Faridabad “is entering a decisive phase of urban transformation,” with the latest infrastructure projects “significantly strengthening regional connectivity” and potentially “unlocking new economic opportunities for the city.”
“As per infrastructure updates and market observations, the expressway will strengthen logistics access, enhance residential demand, and unlock new development pockets across sectors near Ballabhgarh and Shahpur. We expect Faridabad to gradually transform from an industrial city into a well-connected residential and investment destination,” he said.
Malhotra added that the proposed rapid rail corridor could further reshape connectivity across NCR by enabling faster and more predictable cross-city travel. “It positions Faridabad, Gurgaon, and Noida as closely interconnected urban centers, with commuting becoming more seamless. As rapid rail networks advance, we foresee a more end-user-focused market where connectivity, planning, and delivery standards shape long-term value,” he said.
He also said Faridabad could soon be seen as the third mega city of NCR and a strong first-choice for families seeking space, luxury community, and large organized green surroundings without losing access to commercial hubs. NeoLiv recently signed a management agreement for 62 acres in Sectors 98 and 99A in Faridabad, near the DMIC, aiming to develop a master-planned community with premium villas, retail, theme-based elements, and a high-end clubhouse.
Manik Malik, CEO and President of BPTP, said the Namo Bharat corridor would strengthen integrated mobility across NCR. “By enabling faster, multi-modal connectivity between Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, and Greater Noida, it lays the foundation for more inclusive and accessible urban growth. Such large-scale infrastructure investments serve as strong enablers for residential and economic development, linking population centers with key employment and commercial hubs,” he said.
