Airfares in Pakistan have risen sharply as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up global jet fuel prices, prompting airlines to impose new surcharges.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased fares by imposing fuel surcharges ranging from $10 to $100, according to aviation sources.

A surcharge of $10 has been applied to domestic flights, while international routes have seen steeper increases — $100 for Canada, $75 for the United Kingdom, and $50 for Saudi Arabia and other Gulf destinations.

Private airlines have also followed suit, introducing fuel surcharges ranging between $15 and $150, further adding to passenger costs.

However, a PIA spokesperson said the airline had implemented these surcharges on March 21 and had not made any further increases since then.

The fare hike comes as prolonged regional conflict disrupts energy markets, pushing up fuel costs and impacting the aviation sector globally.