Bengaluru Airport: New UDF for Arrivals, Lower Fees for Departures

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is set to implement a User Development Fee (UDF) for all arriving passengers starting **September 1, 2026**. This new tariff structure, approved by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), concurrently reduces the UDF for departing passengers.

The revised fee schedule will be in effect for a five-year period, from **April 1, 2026**, through **March 31, 2031**. This change marks a significant shift in how passenger charges are applied at the major aviation hub.

Initial Tariff Structure (April 2026 – April 2030)

For the initial phase of the new structure, specific fees have been set. Domestic arriving passengers will incur a fee of **₹125**. International arriving passengers will pay **₹426**.

Conversely, the domestic departure UDF will decrease from ₹550 to **₹300**. International departure UDF will also see a reduction, falling from ₹1,500 to **₹997**.

Adjustments from May 2030

Further adjustments to these rates are planned to commence on **May 1, 2030**, extending until **March 31, 2031**. During this subsequent period, the domestic departure UDF will be **₹160**, while domestic arrivals will be charged **₹65**.

International departure UDF will adjust to **₹854**. International arriving passengers will face a fee of **₹366** during this timeframe.

Future Changes and Exemptions

The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has indicated that any additional tariff changes after **August 2029** will depend on the completion of major infrastructure projects. Specifically, the finalization of Terminal 2 Phase 2 is a key determinant for future adjustments.

Certain categories of passengers are exempt from paying the User Development Fee. These exemptions apply to children under **two years old**, diplomatic passport holders, and on-duty airline crew members, ensuring they are not subject to these charges.