Bengaluru airport passenger fee cut by 45%
Air passengers flying out of Bengaluru will pay 45% less in airport user charges starting September 1, 2026, after the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) reduced the User Development Fee (UDF) from Rs 550 to Rs 300 per departing passenger for the next five years until March 2031. This reduction is particularly impactful for Bengaluru, which accounts for about 84% of the city's domestic passenger traffic.
For international travelers, the UDF has been lowered from Rs 1,500 to Rs 997, compared to BIAL's proposed Rs 1,215. This move aims to make air travel more affordable for domestic passengers, while also encouraging the airport operator to complete major projects like the Eastern Cross Taxiway, T2 Phase 2 terminal, and T2 Phase 2 apron.
The regulator adopted a new tariff framework that links UDF recovery to the actual availability and use of airport infrastructure, preventing passengers from paying prematurely for assets that are not yet operational.
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