IndiGo Raises Fuel Surcharge From Oct 6 as ATF Prices Surge

New Delhi, Oct 5 : IndiGo will increase its fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights from October 6, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The move is expected to push up airfares for passengers and marks the second increase in IndiGo's fuel surcharge since April. The airline had introduced the surcharge in March as fuel costs remained elevated.

For domestic flights, the revised surcharge will vary according to the distance travelled. Passengers flying up to 500 km will pay an additional Rs 375, while the charge will be Rs 600 for journeys between 501 km and 1,000 km.

The surcharge has been fixed at Rs 900 for flights covering 1,001-1,500 km and Rs 1,150 for distances between 1,501 km and 2,000 km. For domestic routes exceeding 2,000 km, passengers will pay an additional Rs 1,300 as fuel surcharge.

IndiGo has also revised fuel charges on international routes, with the amount varying by destination. Flights to the SAARC region will attract a surcharge ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, while passengers travelling to Africa will pay an additional Rs 6,000.

For flights to Europe, the revised surcharge stands at Rs 10,000. The charge for destinations across Southeast Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Middle East, North Asia and East Asia has been set at Rs 5,500.

IndiGo said ATF prices have remained highly volatile in recent months, with the situation worsening due to geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to the airline, fuel prices rose by more than 14 per cent month-on-month, pushing ATF costs close to their highest levels in the past decade.

ATF accounts for a substantial portion of an airline's operating expenses. IndiGo said the sharp increase in fuel prices was putting pressure on its cost structure and the economics of operating its network.

The airline described the latest revision as a measured adjustment, saying it had opted for a smaller increase to limit the immediate impact on passengers. Fully offsetting the rise in fuel costs would have required a significantly higher surcharge, it said.

IndiGo said it would continue to monitor fuel prices and market conditions and could revise the surcharge again if costs remain elevated.

The surcharge increase comes as airlines continue to navigate higher operating costs. IndiGo's consolidated revenue from operations rose 19.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 24,584.10 crore in Q1 FY27. However, the airline reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 237.60 crore during the quarter, compared with a net profit of Rs 2,176.30 crore in Q1 FY26.

With ATF prices remaining volatile, the latest surcharge revision is expected to add to travellers' ticket costs and further pressure airline operating margins.