Delhi to Dhaka flights to Bangladesh — Biman, IndiGo, Air India, fare trends, terminals, Bangladesh eVisa for Indians and short-break travel tips.
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Quick answer: Delhi to Dhaka non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 15m non-stop, operated by Air India, IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh, ≈ 2-3 non-stops daily. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–DAC fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Air India operates the most non-stop frequencies on DEL-DAC (around six a week), IndiGo (6E) flies non-stop on the A320/A321neo, and Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG) serves the route as Bangladesh's flag carrier. Together they provide roughly 2-3 daily non-stops, a healthy choice for a regional capital pair. Full-service (Air India, Biman) and low-cost (IndiGo) options are both available — compare them in the FlightGPT search.
The distance is about 1,420 km and the non-stop block time is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes. The direct track crosses the Gangetic plain and West Bengal into Bangladesh. Most flights operate around midday and afternoon, making this an easy same-day business trip or a short hop to start a wider Bangladesh itinerary.
Demand rises around Eid, the cooler winter (November-February) travel season and major holidays. Fares ease in the monsoon (June-September). With three carriers flying daily, DEL-DAC is reasonably competitive — booking 2-4 weeks ahead usually secures a good fare on this short route. Check live prices in the FlightGPT search rather than relying on a fixed rupee figure.
Compare all three carriers on your dates — IndiGo's base fare is usually lowest but excludes generous baggage, so add only what you need and buy it online. Air India and Biman bundle more into the base fare, so check all-in totals. Mid-week departures beat weekends and Eid, and the monsoon shoulder is cheapest. There are no guaranteed discounts, so set a price alert and stay flexible.
Delhi departures use Terminal 3 (T3), the international terminal. Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) handles the arrival, with a new third terminal progressively opening to expand capacity and ease congestion. Allow extra time at DAC during peak banks, and pre-arrange airport transfers given Dhaka's heavy traffic.
IndiGo's international DEL-DAC fares vary by bundle — see IndiGo baggage rules for current weights, and pre-buy bags online. Air India and Biman Bangladesh typically include checked allowances on standard fares. Always confirm the exact allowance for your fare class before travel, especially if carrying gifts or goods, and avoid airport excess rates by adding bags in advance.
Indian passport holders need a Bangladesh visa arranged before travel — there is no visa-on-arrival for ordinary Indian passports. The visa fee is generally waived for Indians (only a service charge applies), with a tourist visa typically allowing up to 30 days within a 90-day validity. Apply through the official Bangladesh visa application centre/MRV portal in advance, as processing takes several working days. Confirm current requirements before booking.
Dhaka is the hub for domestic flights and overland travel across Bangladesh. From DAC you can connect to Cox's Bazar (the world's longest natural beach), Sylhet's tea gardens, or river journeys toward the Sundarbans. Biman and domestic carriers operate these short hops; if you are continuing onward, a single ticket through Dhaka simplifies baggage and timing.
Bangladesh uses the Taka (BDT) and is 30 minutes ahead of India. November-February is the most comfortable season; the monsoon is heavy and humid. Keep your visa, return ticket and accommodation proof ready at immigration. Dhaka traffic is famously congested, so build in generous buffer time to the airport. Indian travellers will find familiar Bengali cuisine and widespread Hindi/English comprehension in business settings.
For most Indian travellers, Dhaka is about business, family and trade or medical links between the capitals. The city rewards visitors with Old Dhaka's Mughal heritage — Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (the Pink Palace) and the bustling Sadarghat river port — alongside vibrant markets and superb Bengali food. It is also the springboard to Bangladesh's beaches, tea country and the Sundarbans.
Yes. Air India, IndiGo and Biman Bangladesh all fly non-stop, giving around 2-3 daily flights. The non-stop takes about 2 hours 15 minutes over roughly 1,420 km.
Air India (the most frequent, around six a week), IndiGo and Biman Bangladesh operate non-stop, offering both full-service and low-cost choices across roughly 2-3 daily flights between the two capitals.
Yes, arranged in advance — there is no visa-on-arrival for ordinary Indian passports. The fee is generally waived (only a service charge), with tourist visas typically allowing 30 days. Apply via the official Bangladesh MRV portal.
The non-stop takes about 2 hours 15 minutes over roughly 1,420 km, making it an easy same-day trip or the first leg of a wider Bangladesh itinerary.
On IndiGo's non-stop DEL-DAC service, the checked allowance depends on the fare bundle you choose — the 'Saver' fare typically includes 15 kg checked, while higher bundles go up to 30 kg; confirm and pre-buy bags online as airport rates are much higher. Air India's standard economy fares on this route generally include 25 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin. Biman Bangladesh Airlines typically includes a checked allowance on its standard fares as well. Always verify your specific fare's allowance at booking, especially if carrying gifts, as Bangladesh customs limits apply.
Fares on DEL-DAC are typically softest during the monsoon months of June–September, when travel between the two capitals is quieter. The peaks are Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and the November–February winter tourist season, when fares can run 40–60% above the monsoon baseline. With three carriers (Air India, IndiGo, Biman) flying daily non-stops, mid-week departures tend to be cheaper than weekend slots. Booking 3–5 weeks ahead is usually sufficient for the off-peak window; book 6–8 weeks ahead for Eid dates when seats on the short 2h 15m hop fill quickly.
Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of India (BST, UTC+6), so the short hop involves no real jet lag. The most comfortable travel season is November-February, while the June-September monsoon brings heavy rain and humidity.
Yes. Dhaka is the hub for domestic flights to Cox's Bazar, Sylhet and beyond on Biman and local carriers. A single ticket through Dhaka simplifies baggage and timing for onward travel.
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What you pay on the Delhi–Dhaka route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Delhi to Dhaka live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across Air India, IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh.
Last-minute Delhi to Dhaka fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Delhi Dhaka prices across Air India, IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Delhi to Dhaka non-stop option. The direct Delhi-Dhaka flight time is ≈ 2h 15m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Delhi Dhaka ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Delhi–Dhaka fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service Air India ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.