In a significant update for air travellers, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will soon see revised User Development Fees (UDF) for passengers, effective from May 16, 2025. The new fee structure, finalised by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), includes a hike in charges for domestic passengers and introduces a differential fee for international travellers based on travel class.
Under the new structure, departing domestic passengers will pay INR 175, a notable increase from the earlier INR 120 charged until August 2024. This revised domestic UDF will remain unchanged through the fourth control period until March 31, 2029. Meanwhile, international passengers will face varied charges depending on whether they are flying economy or business class, though the exact figures for each category are yet to be detailed publicly.