Flying IndiGo gets costlier as airline raises fuel charges after another ATF hike

IndiGo on Monday said the airline will raise fuel charges on domestic and international flights as higher aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices put pressure on airline costs.

The revised charges will apply to all new bookings made from 0001 hours on October 6, 2026.

The move comes days after domestic ATF prices rose by Rs 16 per litre, or about 13.2%, from Rs 121 to around Rs 137 per litre from October 1. This is the third consecutive monthly increase, after prices rose by Rs 5 per litre in August and Rs 6.28 per litre in September.


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IndiGo said the latest month-on-month increase in fuel prices exceeded 14%, taking ATF costs to among their highest levels in the last decade. ATF accounts for a significant share of airline operating costs and affects airlines' cost structures and network economics.

For domestic flights, the fuel charge will range from Rs 375 to Rs 1,300 per sector, depending on distance.

Domestic route	April fuel charge	New fuel charge
0-500 km	Rs 275	Rs 375
501-1,000 km	Rs 400	Rs 600
1,001-1,500 km	Rs 600	Rs 900
1,501-2,000 km	Rs 800	Rs 1,150
Above 2,000 km	Rs 950	Rs 1,300

IndiGo had last revised its domestic fuel charges in April, when it moved to a distance-based structure ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 950 per sector.

Shares of IndiGo operator InterGlobe Aviation were trading at Rs 4927.15 on the BSE around 12.30 PM on October 5, up 0.12%.

International fuel charges

The revised charges will be Rs 1,000 for SAARC routes up to 500 km and Rs 3,000 for longer SAARC routes. The charge will be Rs 5,500 for Southeast Asia, GCC and Middle East, and North and East Asia routes.

For Africa, the charge will be Rs 6,000, while Europe will carry a Rs 10,000 fuel charge.

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The latest increase comes as airlines face renewed pressure from fuel costs. IndiGo had said in May that it was considering fuel hedging after a sharp rise in jet fuel prices squeezed margins.

International route	New fuel charge
SAARC, up to 500 km	Rs 1,000
SAARC, 501 km and above	Rs 3,000
Southeast Asia	Rs 5,500
GCC & Middle East	Rs 5,500
North & East Asia	Rs 5,500
Africa	Rs 6,000
Europe	Rs 10,000

The airline said the latest increase in fuel charges is still below what would be required to fully offset the rise in fuel costs. "While offsetting the increase in fuel costs would have required a significantly larger increase in the fuel charges, IndiGo has implemented a measured and relatively modest adjustment to minimise the impact on customers. IndiGo regrets the additional burden these revised fuel charges may place on its customers. However, the decision reflects the sustained increase in operating costs and the evolving market environment. IndiGo will continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate," the airline said.