India’s largest airline, IndiGo, on Friday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge on both domestic and international flight tickets starting March 14, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement, the airline said the surcharge will range between ₹425 and ₹2,300 depending on the route.
IndiGo said the decision was taken after a significant increase in jet fuel prices, which has raised operating costs for airlines.
“IndiGo, India’s leading airline, is introducing a fuel charge on domestic and international routes effective March 14, 2026,” the airline said.
The carrier added that the move follows a steep rise in fuel prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the International Air Transport Association’s Jet Fuel Monitor, fuel prices in the region have risen by more than 85 per cent.
The surcharge will apply to tickets for both domestic and international flights from March 14.
Earlier, Air India and Air India Express also announced a fuel surcharge on flight tickets due to rising operating costs caused by the increase in jet fuel prices.
According to the airline group, a fuel surcharge of ₹399 per ticket on domestic flights came into effect from March 12. The same charge also applies to flights to destinations in the South Asian region.
For international routes, the surcharge will vary by destination. Flights to West Asia will carry an additional charge of $10 per ticket, while passengers travelling to Africa will face a surcharge ranging from $30 to $90.
Flights to Southeast Asia will attract a surcharge between $20 and $60.
Airlines said the surcharge will be implemented across different domestic and international routes as they adjust to higher fuel costs triggered by the geopolitical situation in the region.
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