German air passenger taxes are excise duties and other charges levied by the German government on most passengers departing by air, either in addition to the price of the airline ticket or incorporated into the ticket price.
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A new departure tax is to apply for all departures from 1 January 2011; the following table shows the minimum payable (agents may charge tax handling costs).[1]
| New Rate | Jan 2011 onwards (lowest)[2][3] |
|---|---|
| shorthaul within Europe | EUR 8.00 |
| mid-range | EUR 25.00 |
| long-haul | EUR 45.00 |
| children under 2 without seat | EUR 0.00 |
Germany levies other aviation taxes such as: fuel tax and security fees.