Domestic airfares in India increase by 20.5 percent in June 2026

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Domestic airfares in India rose by 20.5 percent in June 2026 on 72 domestic routes compared to May 2025, according to DGCA data shared in Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol.
The government attributed the rise to factors like aviation turbine fuel prices, exchange rates, taxes and lease costs, and clarified that it does not regulate airfares.
Airlines set their own fares under Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, meaning higher fuel or operating costs can push fares up further, especially during holidays.

Publication of the list of the 72 affected domestic routes, which has not been made public yet.
Movements in ATF prices, exchange rates and taxes that influence airline operating costs.
Whether fares rise further during festive or holiday travel seasons.

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