IndiGo Airlines on Monday announced a revision to fuel charges across its domestic and international routes, with the new charges taking effect for all bookings made after 1 am on Tuesday, 6 October, 2026.
The airline said Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have remained volatile over the past few months, attributing the fluctuations to geopolitical developments, including tensions in the Middle East. It added that continued increases in ATF prices, including a recent month-on-month rise of more than 14%, have pushed fuel costs to among the highest levels in the past decade.
The airline also expressed regret over the additional financial strain on passengers, attributing the revision to the “evolving market environment.”
IndiGo revises fuel charges: All you need to know
In a statement, the company said, “Given that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) makes up a significant share of the airline’s operating costs, this rise is expected to impact airlines’ cost structures and network economics, including those of IndiGo.” It added, “While offsetting the increase in fuel costs would have required a significantly larger increase in the fuel charges, a measured and relatively modest adjustment to minimise the impact on customers has been made.”
IndiGo will continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate, the statement added.
A look at old surcharge vs new: What changed
This is the second time since April that India’s largest airline has increased the fuel surcharge, which was introduced in March. Announcing the surcharge on 1 April, IndiGo, in a statement, at the time, said, “IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor indicates over 130 per cent increase in fuel prices for the region on a month-on-month comparison. However, in support of air travelers and the aviation industry, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) have decided to pass on only a partial and staggered increase of 25 per cent to the airlines for domestic operations.”
For international routes, revised fuel charges
SAARC region: ₹1,000 for routes up to 500 km and ₹3,000 for routes of 501 km and above
Southeast Asia: ₹5,500
GCC and Middle East: ₹5,500
North and East Asia: ₹5,500
Africa: ₹6,000
Europe: ₹10,000
Under the previous fuel-charge structure, IndiGo charged ₹900 for Indian subcontinent routes up to 500 km and ₹2,500 for routes above 500 km. The charge was ₹3,000 for GCC and Middle East routes up to 2,000 km and ₹5,000 for routes above 2,000 km. Southeast Asia and China attracted ₹3,500 for routes up to 2,000 km and ₹5,000 for longer routes. The charge was ₹5,000 for Africa, ₹7,500 for Greece and Turkey, and ₹10,000 for the UK and Europe (excluding Greece and Turkey).