IndiGo has raised fuel charges on domestic and international flights, citing a monthly increase of more than 14 per cent in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. The revised charges will apply to all new bookings made from October 6, 2026, and are intended to partly offset higher operating costs.

The airline said ATF prices had risen steadily in recent months, reaching levels among the highest recorded in the past decade. Fuel represents a significant share of airline operating expenses, and the increase is affecting cost structures and network economics across the aviation sector.

For domestic routes of up to 500 km, passengers will pay a fuel surcharge of Rs. 375. The charge will rise to Rs. 600 for flights covering 501 km to 1,000 km, Rs. 900 for distances between 1,001 km and 1,500 km, and Rs. 1,150 for routes between 1,501 km and 2,000 km. Flights exceeding 2,000 km will carry a surcharge of Rs. 1,300.

International charges will vary by destination and distance. Flights within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region will attract a surcharge of Rs. 1,000 for journeys up to 500 km and Rs. 3,000 for longer routes. Passengers travelling to Southeast Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, the Middle East, and North and East Asia will pay Rs. 5,500.

The charge for flights to Africa and Europe will be Rs. 6,000. IndiGo said it had adopted a measured adjustment rather than passing on the full increase in fuel costs, with the aim of limiting the effect on passengers. The revised levy comes amid continuing volatility in global crude oil prices and elevated operating expenses for airlines.