New tariff formula cuts air passenger fee at Bengaluru by 33%
AERA’s Bengaluru airport tariff order cut Kempegowda International Airport’s departure UDF from ₹550 to ₹300 from 1 September 2026, set an arrival UDF at ₹125, and introduced a disembarking fee for the first time.
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What happened: AERA’s Bengaluru airport tariff order for the fourth five-year tariff cycle
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) introduced a new airport tariff methodology for Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru for its fourth five-year tariff cycle. AERA issued the Bengaluru tariff order on 20 August 2026, and the tariff order is stated to remain applicable until March 2031.
New fee levels set for Bengaluru from 1 September 2026
AERA’s Bengaluru tariff order specifies changes to airport passenger user charges. The reported fee changes include:
User Development Fee (UDF) for departures at Bengaluru reduced from ₹550 to ₹300 from 1 September 2026.Arrival UDF at Bengaluru set at ₹125.International passenger fees specified for departing and arriving travellers.A disembarking fee introduced for the first time at Bengaluru.
Background: AERA’s tariff logic uses a user-pay principle and capex-linked recovery
