Flying in and out of Delhi to become expensive as IGI airport plans up to 3,000% fee hike
Delhi Airport during peak hours (5-8:55 am and pm) could soon face increased costs, while international first and business class travelers may see higher charges than those in economy or premium economy. This proposal, if approved, would be the first of its kind for an Indian airport, a TOI report stated.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has suggested levying a user development fee (UDF) on arriving passengers, in addition to the existing fee for departures. The proposal also includes differential charges based on flight timings and class of travel. Sources indicate that these measures aim to avoid a steep uniform hike and support DIAL’s expansion plans.
Delhi Airport Tariff Proposals
DIAL, which operates Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, has submitted a proposed tariff card for aeronautical charges to the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). AERA will conduct a thorough evaluation before finalizing the revised charges. Aeronautical charges include landing and parking fees paid by airlines, as well as the UDF paid directly by passengers.
Currently, departing passengers at Delhi Airport pay a UDF of approximately Rs 52 (excluding taxes). DIAL has proposed increasing this fee to Rs 610 (1,073% hike) and Rs 1,620 (3,015% excluding taxes), along with hikes in other aeronautical charges. The final decision on these rates will be made by AERA.
International passenger traveling in business class will need to pay Rs 570 as UDF from April 2025, whereas economy and premium economy travelers will
