Aviation giant IndiGo on Monday announced raising fuel charges on both domestic and international flights from Tuesday, as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs continue to climb. The revised charges will apply to all new bookings made after 0001 hrs on October 6, 2026.The fuel charge on international routes will range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000, while the charge on domestic flights will depend on the distance travelled, ranging from 375 rupees ($3.89) to 1300 rupees.
| Domestic route distance | Revised fuel charge |
| Up to 500 km | Rs 375 |
| 501–1,000 km | Rs 600 |
| 1,001–1,500 km | Rs 900 |
| 1,501–2,000 km | Rs 1,150 |
| Above 2,000 km | Rs 1,300 |
The airline said that ATF prices have remained volatile in recent months, particularly following geopolitical issues in the Middle East. The latest month-on-month increase of more than 14% has taken ATF costs to levels among the highest in the last decade.“Given that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) makes up a significant share of airlines’ operating costs, this rise is expected to impact airlines’ cost structures and network economics, including those of IndiGo,” the statement said.IndiGo said the sustained rise in ATF costs had required it to re-calibrate fuel charges across its domestic and international routes. Aviation turbine fuel makes up a significant share of an airline’s operating costs, and the rise in fuel costs is expected to impact airlines’ cost structures and network economics, including those of IndiGo.Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict has now stretched beyond seven months, keeping oil markets on edge. However, despite the recent spike, oil prices remain well below the $126-a-barrel levels seen earlier in the conflict.
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