IndiGo raises fuel surcharge from today, tickets get costlier
What's the story
IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges for both domestic and international flights. The revised rates will be applicable on all new bookings made from 12:01am on April 2, 2026. The decision comes after a sharp increase in aviation fuel prices across the region. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Jet Fuel Monitor, prices have increased by over 130% month-on-month.
Domestic rates
Domestic flights
For domestic flights, IndiGo has revised its fuel charges according to the distance traveled. The new rates are as follows: ₹275 for routes up to 500km, ₹400 for 501-1,000km, ₹600 for 1,001-1,500km, ₹800 for 1,501-2,000km and ₹950 for anything above. This adjustment is expected to reflect in the ticket prices from April 2 onward.
International rates
International flights
For international flights, IndiGo has also revised its fuel charges according to the destination and flight duration. The new rates are as follows: ₹900 for Indian subcontinent routes up to 500km, ₹2,500 for those above 500km; ₹5,000 each for Southeast Asia & China and Africa; and ₹3,000 (up to 2,000km) or ₹5,000 (above) for GCC & Middle East. For Greece and Turkey, the fuel charge is ₹7,500 while UK & Europe (other than Greece and Turkey) costs a hefty ₹10,000.
Policy impact
Government raises aviation turbine fuel prices by 25%
The government has raised the prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 25%, which has directly contributed to IndiGo's decision to revise its fuel charges. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of Civil Aviation have allowed airlines to pass on only a partial and staggered increase of 25% for domestic operations. This is aimed at insulating domestic travel costs from the substantial increase in international prices.