Delhi airport fees: what you pay at DEL
At Delhi airport the main charge is the user development fee set by the regulator AERA and collected in the ticket. From 16 April 2025 international economy passengers pay ₹650 on departure and ₹275 on arrival, with ₹810 and ₹345 in business. Domestic passengers pay ₹129 on departure and ₹56 on arrival. A separate aviation security fee applies, last confirmed at ₹200 domestic and US$12 international in 2021.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User development fee, international (airport charge) From 16 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. GST extra, per press. 1,2,3 | ₹650 departing, ₹275 arriving (economy). ₹810 departing, ₹345 arriving (business and first) | International passengers | Inside the ticket | Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) | Airlines, for Delhi International Airport Ltd | In force |
| User development fee, domestic (airport charge) 1,2,3 | ₹129 departing, ₹56 arriving | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) | Airlines, for Delhi International Airport Ltd | In force |
| Aviation security fee Rates from 1 April 2021. Current amount and GST treatment not confirmed. 4 | ₹200 domestic, US$12 international | Embarking passengers | Inside the ticket | Ministry of Civil Aviation | Airlines, for the government | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 4 linked sources; 2 charges confirmed in force; 1 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The user development fee and security fee are added to the fare at booking.
- Nothing is paid at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
What is the user development fee at Delhi airport?
From 16 April 2025 it is ₹650 for international economy departures and ₹275 for arrivals. Domestic departures pay ₹129.
Do arriving passengers pay a fee at Delhi?
Yes. International economy arrivals pay ₹275 and domestic arrivals pay ₹56 in user development fee.
Other airports in India
- Mumbai (BOM): Passengers pay a user development fee and an aviation security fee in the ticket.
Sources
- Lok Sabha unstarred question No. 1862, Ministry of Civil Aviation, UDF table for major airports FY 2025-26 (31 July 2025)
- The Week (PTI): AERA decides to hike UDF for international passengers at Delhi airport (28 March 2025, press)
- Live from a Lounge: Travelling internationally from Delhi will get expensive from April 2025 (30 March 2025, press)
- The Tribune: Hike in aviation security fee for domestic and international passengers (24 March 2021, press)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.