Airfares on IndiGo are set to rise from Tuesday as the airline introduces revised fuel charges on all new domestic and international bookings amid a sharp increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.
India’s largest airline said on Monday that the revised charges would apply to bookings made from 12.01 am on October 6, 2026. The move comes after the latest month-on-month rise in fuel prices crossed 14%, taking ATF costs to among their highest levels in the past decade.
IndiGo said ATF prices have remained volatile in recent months, particularly because of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline said the sustained increase in fuel costs was putting pressure on its operating expenses, cost structure and network economics.
How much will passengers pay?
The revised domestic fuel charges will depend on the distance travelled. Passengers will pay ₹375 for flights covering up to 500 km, ₹600 for journeys of up to 1,000 km, ₹900 for flights between 1,001 and 1,500 km, ₹1,150 for journeys up to 2,000 km and ₹1,300 for flights travelling more than 2,000 km.
For international services, the charge will vary by destination. Flights on SAARC routes of up to 500 km will attract a ₹1,000 fuel charge, while those travelling beyond 500 km will carry a ₹3,000 charge.
Flights to Southeast Asia, the Gulf and other Middle Eastern countries, as well as North and East Asia, will attract a ₹5,500 fuel charge. The charge will be ₹6,000 for Africa and ₹10,000 for Europe.
The revised levy is expected to push up the overall cost of tickets for passengers booking flights from October 6.
IndiGo says hike is relatively modest
IndiGo said it had chosen a measured adjustment rather than fully passing on the increase in fuel costs to passengers.
“IndiGo has marginally recalibrated its fuel charges across its domestic as well as international flights,” the airline said, adding that completely offsetting the increase in fuel prices would have required a significantly larger adjustment.
The airline said ATF accounts for a significant portion of airlines’ operating costs. The latest increase is therefore expected to affect cost structures and network economics, including those of IndiGo.
The carrier apologised for the additional burden the revised charges could place on passengers, but said the decision reflected sustained increases in operating costs and changing market conditions.
IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make further adjustments when necessary.
ATF prices have risen sharply
The latest move follows repeated increases in aviation fuel costs. IndiGo had also revised its fuel charges earlier in 2026 as international fuel prices surged. In April, the airline introduced revised distance-based domestic charges, with international fuel charges also being adjusted across different regions.
Recent reports said ATF prices in India had risen to around ₹137 per litre from about ₹121 per litre after a fresh revision by oil marketing companies on October 1. ATF prices had also increased in August and September, adding to pressure on airline operating costs.
The latest increase comes as global oil and jet-fuel markets remain unsettled amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia, increasing pressure on airlines to absorb or pass on higher fuel expenses.
For IndiGo passengers, the revised fuel charges will therefore mean higher ticket costs on new bookings made from October 6, with the additional amount varying according to the route and distance.