UAE Airline Ticket Taxes & Airport Departure Fees Estimator
Calculate statutory UAE airport passenger service charges (AED 35), facility charges, security fees, and verify 0% VAT zero-rating on international airfare.
This tool enforces Dubai Resolution No. 1/2016 & UAE VAT Law Article 45(2). Based on official UAE government sources.
View Official Government Portal Source (→)How This Calculation Works: Plain-English Legal Breakdown
Who Is NOT Covered By This Law?
Transit passengers remaining airside under 24 hours who are exempt from passenger departure charges, and diplomatic passport holders on official duty.
Edge Cases Handled
International passenger flights are 0% VAT (Zero-Rated). Domestic charter flights and helicopter transport are subject to standard 5% VAT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What mandatory taxes and fees are included in a UAE airline ticket?
Departing tickets include statutory airport fees: AED 35 Passenger Service Charge, AED 35 Passenger Facility Charge, AED 5 Passenger Security & Safety Fee, and AED 5.50 Advance Passenger Information (API) Fee, totaling AED 80.50 plus airline carrier charges.
Are international flight tickets from the UAE subject to 5% VAT?
No. Under Article 45(2) of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 (VAT Law), international passenger transport departing from or arriving in the UAE is Zero-Rated (0% VAT). Domestic private charters, however, incur standard 5% VAT.
Related Step-by-Step Resident Guides
Final Settlement Rights & MOHRE Filing
Understand how to protect your end-of-service entitlements and the 14-day rule under Article 53.
Resignation & Notice Period Rules
Statutory notice requirements (30 to 90 days) and gross pay entitlements during notice.
Dubai Ejari Online Registration Steps
Official fee breakdown (177.75 AED) and step-by-step Dubai REST app walkthrough.