Singapore to introduce a levy for sustainable aviation fuel for flights departing from October 1, 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy for all Origin-Destination passengers, Origin-Destination cargo shipments, and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from October 1, 2026. However, the fee will be collected for tickets sold from April 1, 2026.
The quantum of the SAF Levy is set based on the volume of SAF needed to meet the 1% SAF target for 2026 and the projected price premium of SAF over conventional jet fuel and other associated costs, including the cost of certification, blending, and delivery.
As longer flights consume more fuel, the SAF Levy varies based on the distance traveled. For simplicity and ease of administration, all destinations from Singapore are grouped into four geographical bands. For flights with multiple stops, the SAF Levy applicable is based on the immediate next destination after departing Singapore.
The SAF Levy for passengers is set on a per-passenger basis and varies based on the distance traveled, categorized by four geographical bands, and the cabin of travel: (a) Economy Cabin which includes Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, or (b) Premium Cabin which includes Business Class and First Class.
The SAF Levy for Premium Cabin is four times that for the Economy Cabin for the same geographical band, based on industry norms for calculating the carbon emissions of passengers in different cabins of travel.
The airline will collect the SAF Levy and must display the SAF Levy as a distinct line item on the air ticket sold. The SAF Levy will only apply to Origin-Destination passengers and not those transiting through Singapore.
SAF Levy for Passengers
| Geographical Band | Passenger SAF Levy (Per Passenger Charge) | Economy Cabin | Premium Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band I – Southeast Asia | S$1.00 (≈US$0.74) | S$4.00 (≈US$2.96) | |
| Band II – Northeast Asia, South Asia, Australia, Papua New Guinea | S$2.80 (≈US$2.07) | S$11.20 (≈US$8.30) | |
| Band III – Africa, Central & West Asia, Europe, Middle East, Pacific Islands, New Zealand | S$6.40 (≈US$4.74) | S$25.60 (≈US$18.90) | |
| Band IV – Americas | S$10.40 (≈US$7.70) | S$41.60 (≈US$30.80) |
The SAF Levy for general and business aviation flights is charged on a per-aircraft basis. It varies based on the distance traveled, categorized by the four geographical bands, and the aircraft’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) codes A-F for aircraft wingspan which serve as a proxy for aircraft size. Please refer to Table 4 for the SAF Levy for general and business aviation flights.
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