If you are planning to go out somewhere during holidays or are going to book a flight for a business trip, then this news will have a direct impact on your pocket. IndiGo has announced an increase in fuel charges i.e. fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights. These new prices have been applicable to all new bookings made after 12:01 am on April 2, 2026. This means that now you will have to spend more money for your air travel than before. Let us know how expensive traveling to your favorite cities has become after this decision.
Why did ticket prices suddenly increase?
There has been a huge jump in the prices of aviation fuel (ATF) globally. According to the data, fuel prices in the region have seen a month-on-month increase of more than 130%. However, after the intervention of the Civil Aviation Ministry, the airlines have currently implemented only a partial increase of 25%, so that the burden on passengers remains slightly less.
Fuel charges for domestic flights
- 0 – 500 km: ₹275
- 501 – 1,000 km: ₹400
- 1001 – 1500 km: ₹600
- 1501 – 2000 km: ₹800
- More than 2000 km: ₹950
How expensive is it now to travel from Delhi to major cities?
- Delhi to Lucknow: ₹275 extra
- Delhi to Bhopal/Indore/Ahmedabad: ₹400 extra
- Delhi to Mumbai/Kolkata: ₹600 extra
- Delhi to Bengaluru/Hyderabad: ₹800 extra
- Delhi to Chennai: ₹950 extra
Fuel charges for international flights
- Indian subcontinent: ₹900 up to 500 km and ₹2,500 beyond 500 km
- South-East Asia and China: ₹2,500
- Africa: ₹5,000
- Gulf and Middle East: ₹3,000 up to 2,000 km and ₹5,000 above 2,000 km
- Other routes: ₹3,500 up to 2,000 km and ₹5,000 above 2,000 km
- Greece and Türkiye: ₹7,500
- UK & Europe (except Greece and Türkiye): ₹10,000
Will prices increase further?
Indigo has expressed regret to the passengers for this inconvenience. The company says that due to increasing operating expenses, it was a compulsion to take this step. The airline is continuously monitoring the situation and may revise it in future if fuel prices fall.
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