New Delhi: Air travel in India has become more expensive as flight ticket prices have increased sharply in recent weeks. The rise is mainly due to higher fuel costs caused by global tensions.
Compared to last year, airfares in April have gone up by about 44%. A ticket that cost around ₹5,850 in April 2025 now costs nearly ₹8,450. International ticket prices have also increased, rising from about ₹52,000 to ₹74,500.
Major routes are seeing big jumps in fares. For example, Delhi to Bengaluru tickets now cost between ₹10,500 and ₹14,000, up from ₹7,200–₹8,500 last year. Mumbai to Chennai fares have also increased significantly, and Mumbai to Delhi tickets are now much more expensive than before.
The main reason for this increase is the rising price of aviation fuel. Global oil price hikes, airspace restrictions, and changes in currency value have made airline operations more costly.
The government has taken some steps to control the situation, including offering relief on fuel prices and trying to improve seat availability. However, ticket prices are still rising. Experts say fares could have been even higher without these measures.
Passengers are likely to continue facing high ticket prices, especially during busy travel seasons.
