India’s largest airline IndiGo has decided to impose fuel surcharge on its domestic and international flights. The company said that there has been a huge increase of up to 85 percent in the prices of aviation fuel i.e. ATF, due to which this step had to be taken. This new rule has come into effect from 14 March 2026. This is going to have a direct impact on the pockets of NRIs traveling from India to Dubai, Oman and other Gulf countries.
How much extra charge will have to be paid for different routes?
Indigo has fixed the amount of surcharge according to different distances and routes. This charge will be applicable only on those tickets which are booked after March 14. For the convenience of passengers, complete information is given in the table below:
Flight Route (Sector) Surcharge Amount (Indian Rupees) Domestic & Indian Subcontinent ₹425 Middle East (Gulf Countries) ₹900 Southeast Asia & China ₹1,800 Africa & West Asia ₹1,800 Europe ₹2,300
Important information for travelers and networks going to Dubai
Indigo has given some more major updates regarding flight operations which are very important for the passengers to know. The Civil Aviation Ministry has also made it clear that it is keeping an eye on the ticket prices so that the common man does not face any problem:
Between March 15 and 17, flights will be affected due to restrictions at Dubai Airport. There have been reports of delays in flights due to security reasons and drone activity at Dubai Airport. Service to seven Gulf cities including Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain and Dammam has been suspended until March 28, 2026. Air India Express and Akasa Air have also increased their fares by Rs 199 to Rs 1,300.
According to IndiGo, the fuel surcharge will be reviewed from time to time and may be removed if fuel prices come down.
