Singapore : From October 1, 2026, air travelers departing from Singapore will pay a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy ranging from SD 1 to SD 41.60 per ticket, depending on flight distance and travel class, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced on November 10.

The levy will apply to tickets sold after April 1, 2026, and will help fund the purchase of SAF to cut aviation emissions. Tickets bought before that date or for flights before October 1 will not be affected.

Destinations are grouped into four travel bands:

Band 1 (Southeast Asia): SD 1 for economy, SD 4 for premium cabins

Band 2 (Northeast & South Asia, Australia, Papua New Guinea): SD 2.80 and SD 11.20

Band 3 (Europe, Middle East, Africa, New Zealand): SD 6.40 and SD 25.60

Band 4 (Americas): SD 10.40 and SD 41.60

Transit passengers will be exempt, and the levy for multi-stop flights will depend on the next destination after Singapore. Airlines must collect and display the levy as a separate item on tickets.

Cargo shipments will also face a distance-based levy - from SD 0.01 to SD 0.15 per kg, while private and corporate flights will pay SD 40 to SD 6,500 depending on aircraft size and route. Training, humanitarian, and charity flights will be exempt.

CAAS said the proceeds will go into a dedicated fund to procure SAF in bulk, helping to stabilize prices and promote regional adoption.