The surcharge will apply to all bookings made from March 15.
The airline said the additional charge will range from ₹199 to ₹1,300 per sector, depending on the duration of the flight.
The surcharge will be applicable only to bookings made on or after the specified date and will not affect tickets purchased before 00:01 hrs on March 15.
According to a spokesperson for Akasa Air, aviation turbine fuel prices have witnessed a significant surge due to evolving geopolitical developments in the region.
Since fuel accounts for a substantial share of airline operating expenses, the increase has impacted operational costs across the aviation industry.
“There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry. The fuel surcharge will be applied per sector and will vary based on the duration of the flight,” the spokesperson said.
Despite the move, the airline stated that it remains committed to providing reliable operations, affordable fares, and efficient customer service.
The carrier added that it will continue to monitor the operating environment closely and review the fuel surcharge periodically.
Akasa Air is the latest Indian carrier to pass on rising fuel costs to passengers, following similar announcements by several other major airlines.
Recently, IndiGo also announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international flights from March 14.
Fuel charge on bookings
Due to the sharp increase in fuel prices amid the evolving geopolitical situation in parts of the Middle East, IndiGo will implement a fuel charge on domestic and international routes for bookings made on or after 14 March 2026.Please find the detailed… pic.twitter.com/Q0CGCPz59I
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 13, 2026
The additional fee charged per person depends on the route: ₹425 for domestic and Indian subcontinent flights and ₹900 for the Middle East.
Meanwhile, longer routes incur higher charges, including ₹1,800 for Southeast Asia, China, Africa, and West Asia, and a maximum of ₹2,300 for Europe.
The Air India group also introduced a phased expansion of a fuel surcharge on its domestic and international routes, leading to a steep rise in jet fuel prices.
Air India group has announced expanded fuel surcharges on domestic and international routes, following a steep rise in jet fuel prices driven by the Gulf region’s geopolitical situation. The new fuel surcharges – also applicable to Air India Express – will be…— Air India (@airindia) March 10, 2026
