IndiGo air-tickets to get costlier from March 14 amid increased fuel prices: Check additional prices for all routes
Indian low-cost airline IndiGo is increasing ticket prices for all its flights from March 14 (tomorrow) to take into account the fuel surcharge due to the increase in jet fuel prices.
Domestic and international flight tickets are expected to increase on IndiGo ₹425 to ₹2,300, depending on travel region, as the airline puts the burden of rising fuel prices on customers. This came about as the war in West Asia affected oil supplies and fuel prices generally skyrocketed.
According to Reuters, jet fuel prices, which were around $85-90 per barrel before the war, rose to $150-200 per barrel after the war.
Fuel prices increased by 85 percent due to geopolitical problems: IndiGo
The statement said, “IndiGo is imposing fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights starting March 14, 2026. This measure was taken due to the significant increase in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East. IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor shows an increase of over 85% in fuel prices for the region.”
Jet fuel, or aviation turbine fuel (ATF), accounts for a significant portion (about 40%) of airlines’ operating costs, and the “sudden and sharp increase” has a material impact on all airlines, he added. The statement also said that offsetting the full impact “requires a very significant adjustment in fares”, while IndiGo’s hike is “relatively smaller, considering the resulting burden on customers”.
How much more will passengers now pay for tickets?
According to the statement, the price increase is applied depending on the region to be traveled and varies accordingly. ₹425 to ₹2,300:
| Routes | Fuel Charging |
|---|---|
| Native to India | ₹425 |
| indian subcontinent | ₹425 |
| Middle East | ₹900 |
| Southeast Asia and China | ₹1,800 |
| Africa and West Asia | ₹1,800 |
| Europe | ₹2,300 |
How long will IndiGo’s fuel surcharge be valid?
IndiGo apologized to passengers and said it would make adjustments when appropriate.
“IndiGo regrets the inconvenience caused by this surcharge and reiterates that the action is due to a sudden and significant change in the operating environment. IndiGo will continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments where appropriate,” the statement said.
“IndiGo remains committed to giving wings to the nation by offering customers affordable, convenient and consistent travel,” he added.
Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet announce fuel surcharge
IndiGo is not the only airline to increase ticket prices. On March 10, full-cost carrier Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express also announced fuel surcharges to be applied in three phases on all airline tickets.
In the first phase, Air India has started imposing fuel surcharge on all new bookings for the following arrival and departure flights from March 12:
- ₹399 is valid for domestic flights; Travel to and from SAARC countries.
- $10 applies to flights to destinations in West Asia/Middle East.
- US$40-60 applies to flights to destinations in Southeast Asia, including Singapore.
- $60-$90 is valid for flights to destinations in Africa.
In the second phase, Air India will impose fuel surcharge on all new bookings made from March 18 onwards as follows:
- $100-125 is valid for flights to Europe.
- $150-$200 is valid for flights to Australia and North America.
The statement also stated that the third phase, covering East Asian markets including Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, will be announced in due course. He added that airlines will review surcharges periodically and make appropriate adjustments as necessary.
SpiceJet founder Ajay Singh on March 10 urged the government to reduce taxes on jet fuel and warned that airlines will have “no option” but to charge fuel surcharge. He added that even oil prices of $90 a barrel are “completely unsustainable.”
Singh added that SpiceJet may consider grounding aircraft if high oil prices continue and airlines may have to rethink their expansion plans under such conditions.
