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IndiGo revises fuel charges from April 2 as ATF surge drives fare changes

Updated fuel surcharge structure reflects rising ATF prices with partial pass-through to passengers.

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IndiGo will revise the Fuel Charges on domestic and international routes, for all new bookings made after 0001 hrs on 02 April 2026.

Domestic fuel pricing adjustments

IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor indicates over 130% 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 Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) have decided to pass only a partial and staggered increase of 25% to the airlines for domestic operations.

With this clarity, IndiGo has also re-calibrated its domestic Fuel Charge to vary by different travel distances. All domestic bookings made from 0001 hrs on 02 April 2026 will include the following revised fuel charges per sector.

RoutesRevised Fuel Charge (INR)
0 – 500 kms275
501 – 1,000 kms400
1001 – 1,500 kms600
1501 – 2,000 kms800
Above 2,000 kms950

Government intervention

IndiGo is thankful to the Government for timely intervention, without which April 2026 fuel cost increases would have severely impacted affordability of domestic air travel.

International fuel charge changes

For International Operations, ATF prices have more than doubled in the last month, consequentially driving a significant impact on the airline’s operating costs on these routes. All international bookings made from 0001 hrs on 02 April 2026 will include the following revised fuel charges, per sector:

RoutesDistanceRevised Fuel Charge (INR)
Indian SubcontinentUpto 500 kms900
Above 500 kms2,500
GCC & Middle EastUpto 2,000 kms3,000
Above 2,000 kms5,000
Southeast Asia and ChinaUpto 2,000 kms3,500
Above 2,000 kms5,000
Africa—5,000
Greece and Turkey—7,500
UK & Europe (other than above)—10,000

Cost impact and pricing approach

Although fully offsetting the fuel price increase would require substantial fare revisions, IndiGo has passed on a relatively smaller amount to customers keeping in mind the consequential burden on them.

Airline statement

IndiGo regrets the inconvenience resulting from this fuel charge and reiterates that the measure has been driven by a sudden and substantial change in the operating environment. IndiGo will continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate. IndiGo remains committed to giving wings to the nation by offering affordable, convenient and consistent travel to customers.