If you were planning to book a quick getaway or a long-haul trip this summer, you might want to hit the “checkout” button before midnight tonight. Starting April 2, 2026, IndiGo is officially revising
its fuel charges across all domestic and international routes, citing a “sudden and substantial” shift in global operating costs.
The trigger? A perfect storm in West Asia. As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil artery, has seen massive disruptions. This has sent regional jet fuel prices spiraling by a staggering 130% month-on-month, according to IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor.
Domestic IndiGo Flights
While the global situation is dire, the Indian government has stepped in to shield flyers from the worst of it. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) is passing on only a 25% staggered increase to airlines for domestic fuel.
However, your ticket will still reflect a new “Fuel Charge” based on how far you’re flying:
- 0 – 500km: ₹275
- 501 – 1,000km: ₹400
- 1001 – 1,500km: ₹600
- 1501 – 2,000km: ₹800
- Above 2,000km: ₹950
International IndiGo Flights
For those heading abroad, the impact is significantly heavier. Because international ATF (Air Turbine Fuel) prices have more than doubled in the last 30 days, IndiGo is introducing steep revisions for new bookings:
- UK & Europe: Prepare to pay an extra ₹10,000 per sector.
- GCC & Middle East: Charges will range between ₹3,000 to ₹5,000.
- Southeast Asia & China: Expect an additional ₹3,500 to ₹5,000.
- Africa: A flat ₹5,000 hike per sector.
In March, IndiGo had introduced a tiered fuel surcharge on new bookings from March 14. Domestic and regional flights had a ₹425 surcharge. Flights to West Asia ₹900, routes to Southeast Asia, China and Africa carried ₹1,800, while Europe flights had the highest surcharge of ₹2,300.
IndiGo’s statement said that they can no longer absorb the skyrocketing costs of fuel, which typically makes up about 40% of an airline’s operating expenses. The airline expressed gratitude to the Indian government for the “timely intervention” on domestic fuel, noting that without it, air travel would have become completely unaffordable for the common man this month.
