New passenger-friendly tariff formula for airports cuts user fee at Bengaluru by 33%

New passenger-friendly tariff formula for airports cuts user fee at Bengaluru by 33%

New tariff formula ensures passengers pay only for infrastructure ready for use; AERA says it will address concerns over a “tariff spike” as costs are recovered over a shorter period

Bengaluru Airport User Development Fee slashed: What domestic and international flyers will pay

AERA has slashed Bengaluru airport's UDF to Rs 300 for domestic and Rs 997 for international departing passengers from September 1, 2026.

AERA slashes Bengaluru airport fee to Rs 300 for domestic, Rs 997 for international flyers

Beginning September 2026, Bengaluru airport will significantly reduce its user development fee. Domestic travelers can expect a fee of Rs 300, while international flyers will pay Rs 997. Additionally, domestic flight landing charges are set at Rs 442 per MT. This new financial framework not only streamlines cost recovery but also prioritizes project completion, ultimately making air travel more budget-friendly for all domestic passengers.

Bengaluru airport UDF cut to Rs 300 for domestic passengers: AERA

The revised tariff structure will defer recovery of major infrastructure costs until projects are completed, commissioned and available for passenger use.

Bengaluru airport to introduce User Development Fee for arriving passengers from September 1; UDF cut for departing flyers

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has approved a new aeronautical tariff structure for Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, reducing User Development Fee (UDF) for departing passengers while introducing a charge for arriving passengers.