Mumbai airport fees: what you pay at BOM
Mumbai airport's user development fee is set by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority and collected in the ticket. From 16 May 2025 to 31 March 2029 it is INR 615 per departing international economy passenger, INR 695 in business, and INR 175 per departing domestic passenger. Arriving passengers pay lower amounts. India's aviation security fee was last confirmed at INR 200 domestic and US$12 international in 2021. These figures come from press reports of the AERA order, not the order itself.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User development fee (international departing) Fourth control period rates, 16 May 2025 to 31 March 2029. Business includes first class, economy includes premium economy. 1,2,3 | INR 615 economy, INR 695 business | Departing international passengers | Inside the ticket | Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) | Airlines, for Mumbai International Airport Ltd | In force |
| User development fee (international arriving) One source gives INR 270 in its text and INR 260 in its table. A second source gives INR 260. Not checked against the AERA order. 3,4 | INR 260 economy, INR 304 business | Arriving international passengers | Inside the ticket | Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) | Airlines, for Mumbai International Airport Ltd | In force |
| User development fee (domestic) Departing rate was INR 120 until August 2024. 1,2,3,4 | INR 175 departing, INR 75 arriving | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) | Airlines, for Mumbai International Airport Ltd | In force |
| Aviation security fee Rates from 1 April 2021. Exempt: children under 2, diplomatic passport holders, crew on duty, transit and transfer passengers, and some official travellers. No newer source found. 5 | INR 200 domestic, US$12 international | Embarking passengers | Inside the ticket | Government of India (Ministry of Civil Aviation) | Airlines, for the government | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 5 linked sources, 3 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 when you buy your ticket.
- Nothing is paid in cash at Mumbai airport.
- Check the tax lines on your ticket for the UDF and ASF amounts.
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
How much is the Mumbai airport UDF?
From 16 May 2025 it is INR 615 for international economy departures, INR 695 in business and INR 175 for domestic departures.
Do arriving passengers pay UDF at Mumbai?
Yes. Press reports of the AERA order give INR 260 for international economy arrivals and INR 75 for domestic arrivals.
Who sets airport charges in India?
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India sets the user development fee for major airports like Mumbai.
Other airports in India
- Delhi (DEL): User development fee and aviation security fee, both inside the ticket.
Sources
- The Week (PTI): AERA revises tariffs, differential UDF for eco, biz passengers on intl flights from Mumbai airport (8 May 2025)
- Business Standard: AERA sets new tariffs, differential UDF for intl flyers from Mumbai airport (8 May 2025)
- Live From A Lounge: Travelling to and from Mumbai Airport will get expensive May 16, 2025 onwards
- Angel One: Flying from Mumbai Airport to get costlier from May 16 (9 May 2025)
- The Tribune: Hike in aviation security fee for domestic, international passengers at Indian airports (24 March 2021)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.