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IndiGo Hikes Fuel Charges Again: Flights to Cost More from October 6
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 12:35
IndiGo Hikes Fuel Charges Again: Flights to Cost More from October 6
- •IndiGo announced a revision in fuel charges for domestic and international flights, effective for new bookings from October 6, 2026, due to a sustained rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.
- •ATF prices have been volatile, with a recent month-on-month increase exceeding 14%, pushing costs to some of the highest levels in the last decade.
- •Domestic ATF prices rose by ’16 per litre (13.2%) from October 1, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.
- •Domestic fuel charges will increase across all distance slabs, with hikes ranging from ’100 for routes up to 500 km to ’350 for routes above 1,500 km.
- •International fuel charges have also been revised, with the highest increase for Europe routes reaching ’10,000.
Key Questions Answered
For domestic routes, IndiGo's revised fuel charges starting October 6, 2026, are ₹375 for 0–500 km, ₹600 for 501–1,000 km, ₹900 for 1,001–1,500 km, ₹1,150 for 1,501–2,000 km, and ₹1,300 for distances above 2,000 km.
IndiGo's international fuel charges from October 6, 2026, are ₹1,000 for SAARC routes up to 500 km, ₹3,000 for SAARC routes of 501 km and above, ₹5,500 for Southeast Asia, GCC and West Asia, and North and East Asia, ₹6,000 for Africa, and ₹10,000 for Europe.
The fuel charge increase was driven by a sustained rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, which saw month-on-month increases exceeding 14% and a domestic rise of ₹16 per litre, pushing operating costs to some of the highest levels in the last decade.
