Chinese airlines cut fuel surcharges to boost domestic travel
Chinese airlines have cut domestic flight fuel surcharges by around 11%, lowering passenger costs during the mid-year travel season
Several Chinese airlines have cut fuel surcharges on domestic flights by around 11%, lowering travel costs for passengers as China enters its mid-year tourism season.
The revised charges apply to tickets issued from June 5, 2026, after aviation fuel prices began easing from previous levels.
Under the new rates, passengers on domestic routes will pay lower fuel surcharges depending on flight distance.
New domestic flight fuel surcharge rates
Flights of up to 800 kilometres
- Previous rate: 90 yuan, or about 460 baht
- New rate: 80 yuan, or about 410 baht
Reduction: about 50 baht per passenger, or around 11.1%
Flights of more than 800 kilometres
- Previous rate: 170 yuan, or about 870 baht
- New rate: 150 yuan, or about 770 baht
Reduction: about 100 baht per passenger, or around 11.8%
The cut is expected to reduce the financial burden on domestic travellers and could help stimulate travel demand within China during the mid-year holiday period.
The adjustment also comes as airlines and tourism operators in the region are watching aviation fuel costs closely, as fuel-related expenses remain a key factor affecting airfares, charter flight operations and travel recovery.
