Key Highlights
- New charges: IndiGo has raised fuel charges on domestic and international flights for bookings from October 6.
- Domestic: ₹375 for flights up to 500 km, rising to ₹1,300 for routes over 2,000 km.
- International: From ₹1,000 (short SAARC routes) up to ₹6,000 (Africa and Europe).
- The reason: ATF prices rose over 14% month-on-month, reaching some of the highest levels in a decade.
- Book early: The new charges apply only to bookings made from October 6.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has increased fuel charges on its domestic and international flights, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. The new charges apply to all bookings made from October 6, 2026.
"The continuous rise in the fuel prices, with the latest month-on-month increase exceeding 14 per cent, has taken ATF costs to levels that are amongst the highest in the last decade," the airline said.
New Domestic Fuel Charges
| Flight distance | Fuel charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 km | ₹375 |
| 501–1,000 km | ₹600 |
| 1,001–1,500 km | ₹900 |
| 1,501–2,000 km | ₹1,150 |
| Above 2,000 km | ₹1,300 |
New International Fuel Charges
| Region | Fuel charge |
|---|---|
| SAARC (up to 500 km) | ₹1,000 |
| SAARC (above 500 km) | ₹3,000 |
| Southeast Asia, GCC, Middle East, North & East Asia | ₹5,500 |
| Africa and Europe | ₹6,000 |
What It Could Cost on Popular Routes
Based on approximate flying distances:
- Delhi–Jaipur: about ₹375 per ticket
- Delhi–Mumbai or Delhi–Kolkata: about ₹900 per ticket
- Delhi–Bengaluru or Delhi–Chennai: about ₹1,150 per ticket
For a family of four flying Delhi–Mumbai and back, the fuel charge alone could add around ₹7,200.
Exact charges depend on the airline's route distance for each sector.
Why It Matters: Bad Timing for Travellers
The increase comes just as the festive travel season begins, with Dussehra and Diwali ahead. It follows a steady rise in jet fuel prices. Earlier this month, ATF prices for domestic airlines rose from ₹121 to ₹137 per litre, the third straight monthly increase, driven by high global crude prices linked to tensions in West Asia.
Since fuel is one of an airline's biggest costs, such increases eventually reach passengers. IndiGo said it chose a "measured and relatively modest adjustment" and that fully offsetting costs would have required much higher charges. As the market leader, IndiGo's move could also influence how other airlines price their fares.
Tips for Travellers
- Book before October 6 if you already have festive travel plans; the new charges apply only to bookings made from that date.
- Compare total fares across airlines, not just base fares.
- Check the fare breakdown to see how much is fuel charge.
The Bottom Line
Rising jet fuel prices have now landed on the ticket. For festive travellers, booking early may be the simplest way to avoid paying more.
With inputs from IANS.
Key Highlights
- New charges: IndiGo has raised fuel charges on domestic and international flights for bookings from October 6.
- Domestic: ₹375 for flights up to 500 km, rising to ₹1,300 for routes over 2,000 km.
- International: From ₹1,000 (short SAARC routes) up to ₹6,000 (Africa and Europe).
- The reason: ATF prices rose over 14% month-on-month, reaching some of the highest levels in a decade.
- Book early: The new charges apply only to bookings made from October 6.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has increased fuel charges on its domestic and international flights, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. The new charges apply to all bookings made from October 6, 2026.
"The continuous rise in the fuel prices, with the latest month-on-month increase exceeding 14 per cent, has taken ATF costs to levels that are amongst the highest in the last decade," the airline said.
New Domestic Fuel Charges
| Flight distance | Fuel charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 km | ₹375 |
| 501–1,000 km | ₹600 |
| 1,001–1,500 km | ₹900 |
| 1,501–2,000 km | ₹1,150 |
| Above 2,000 km | ₹1,300 |
New International Fuel Charges
| Region | Fuel charge |
|---|---|
| SAARC (up to 500 km) | ₹1,000 |
| SAARC (above 500 km) | ₹3,000 |
| Southeast Asia, GCC, Middle East, North & East Asia | ₹5,500 |
| Africa and Europe | ₹6,000 |
What It Could Cost on Popular Routes
Based on approximate flying distances:
- Delhi–Jaipur: about ₹375 per ticket
- Delhi–Mumbai or Delhi–Kolkata: about ₹900 per ticket
- Delhi–Bengaluru or Delhi–Chennai: about ₹1,150 per ticket
For a family of four flying Delhi–Mumbai and back, the fuel charge alone could add around ₹7,200.
Exact charges depend on the airline's route distance for each sector.
Why It Matters: Bad Timing for Travellers
The increase comes just as the festive travel season begins, with Dussehra and Diwali ahead. It follows a steady rise in jet fuel prices. Earlier this month, ATF prices for domestic airlines rose from ₹121 to ₹137 per litre, the third straight monthly increase, driven by high global crude prices linked to tensions in West Asia.
Since fuel is one of an airline's biggest costs, such increases eventually reach passengers. IndiGo said it chose a "measured and relatively modest adjustment" and that fully offsetting costs would have required much higher charges. As the market leader, IndiGo's move could also influence how other airlines price their fares.
Tips for Travellers
- Book before October 6 if you already have festive travel plans; the new charges apply only to bookings made from that date.
- Compare total fares across airlines, not just base fares.
- Check the fare breakdown to see how much is fuel charge.
The Bottom Line
Rising jet fuel prices have now landed on the ticket. For festive travellers, booking early may be the simplest way to avoid paying more.
With inputs from IANS.