Mumbai: Air travel out of Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is set to get cheaper starting September 1, 2026, as India's aviation economic regulator moves to slash airport development charges for millions of passengers.The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) issued an order setting airport's baseline aggregate revenue requirement at ₹11,683.49 crore ($1.4 billion) for the 2026-2031 control period. The regulatory body drastically rationalised the tariff proposal submitted by operator GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL), which had sought ₹27,851 crore.Under the new order, the departure fee for domestic passengers-who make up roughly 82% of total traffic at the hub-will drop to ₹515 from existing ₹750. Arriving domestic passengers will now pay ₹220.International travellers will also see fee cuts. Departure fees will fall from ₹1,500 to ₹1,030, while arriving international passengers will be levied a ₹440 fee.
Hyderabad Airport to slash user fees from Sept 1
Hyderabad airport passenger fees will decrease starting September 1, 2026. The aviation regulator has slashed airport development charges for millions of travelers. Domestic departure fees will drop to ₹515 from the current ₹750. International departure fees will also fall from ₹1,500 to ₹1,030. Arriving passengers will pay reduced fees for both domestic and international travel.
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