Singapore is going to impose a SAF tax on tourists!
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On November 17, 2025, Civil Aviation Resource Network reported that, according to Singaporean media, airline passengers departing from Singapore will be required to pay a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy ranging from S$1 (US$0.77) to S$41.60 per ticket, depending on their travel destination and cabin class.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) stated in a statement on November 10 that the levy will apply to tickets purchased on or after April 1, 2026, for flights departing on or after October 1, 2026.
This means that no levy will be required if a ticket purchased before April 1, 2026, for a flight departing after October 1, 2026. Similarly, no levy will be required if a ticket purchased after April 1, 2026, for a flight departing before October 1, 2026.
All destinations departing from Singapore will be divided into four geographical regions:
Region 1: Southeast Asia
Region 2: Northeast Asia, South Asia, Australia, and Papua New Guinea
Region 3: Africa, Central and West Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Pacific Islands, and New Zealand
Region 4: The Americas
Passengers traveling to destinations in Region 1 will pay S$1 for Economy Class (including Economy and Premium Economy) and S$4 for Premium Class (including Business and First Class).
Passengers traveling to destinations in Region 2 will pay S$2.80 for Economy Class and S$11.20 for Premium Class.
Passengers traveling to destinations in Region 3 will pay S$6.40 for Economy Class and S$25.60 for Premium Class.
Passengers traveling to destinations in Region 4 will pay S$10.40 for Economy Class and S$41.60 for Premium Class.
Image: Singaporean air passengers are required to pay different amounts of SAF tax depending on their destination and cabin class.
This tax does not apply to passengers transiting through Singapore. For multi-stop flights, the tax will be calculated based on the first destination after leaving Singapore.
Prior to this announcement of the SAF tax standards, CAAS announced last month the establishment of a new agency responsible for centralized procurement of SAF, aiming to secure a more favorable and stable supply for Singapore and the region.
The SAF tax levied on passengers will be incorporated into a fund used to purchase SAF. CAAS emphasizes that airlines will be responsible for collecting the SAF tax and must list it as a separate charge on sold tickets.
The tax standards may be revised in response to adjustments in sustainable fuel targets.
Last year, CAAS estimated that economy class passengers traveling to Bangkok, Tokyo, and London would need to pay approximately S$3, S$6, and S$16 in taxes, respectively. However, the newly announced tax standards are lower, reflecting that "current SAF costs are lower than initially estimated."
CAAS stated that the tax standards may be revised in the future as Singapore's sustainable fuel targets are adjusted. Singapore plans to achieve a 1% SAF (Savings-Only) ratio in total aviation fuel consumption at Changi and Seletar airports by 2026, increasing this to 3%-5% by 2030.
CAAS (Singapore Aviation Authority of Singapore) stated: "The implementation of the SAF tax marks a significant step forward for Singapore in building a more sustainable and competitive aviation hub. This mechanism allows all aviation users to contribute to the sustainable development of the hub at an affordable cost."
Cargo, General Aviation, and Business Aviation Tax Standards
Cargo flights will be taxed per kilogram, with differentiated charges based on flight distance, using the same zone classification standards as passenger aircraft: Zone 1: 1 Singapore cent per kilogram; Zone 2: 4 Singapore cents per kilogram; Zone 3: 9 Singapore cents per kilogram; Zone 4: 15 Singapore cents per kilogram. Air carriers are responsible for collecting the tax and must include it as a separate charge in the air transport contract.
For general aviation and business aviation (i.e., non-commercial flights such as corporate jets and private planes), fees will be tiered based on geographical region and aircraft size: for example, small aircraft such as the Cessna 404 Titan will incur fees ranging from S$40 to S$390; medium-wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A310-200 or Boeing 767-300 will incur fees ranging from S$380 to S$3900; and ultra-large long-range wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8 will incur fees ranging from S$630 to S$6500.
Training flights and charity/humanitarian flights are exempt from this tax.