Gorakhpur (GOP) to Dhaka (DAC): one-stop via Kolkata or Delhi, fares, the advance Bangladesh visa (no VoA) and airport tips for 2026.
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Quick answer: Gorakhpur to Dhaka flights take about ≈ 5–9h (1-stop via Kolkata/Delhi), No non-stop — 1-stop via Kolkata (CCU)/Delhi (DEL). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest GOP–DAC fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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Despite the short straight-line distance of about 920 km, no airline flies GOP–DAC directly. Kolkata (CCU) is the practical hub: it's close to Bangladesh and has multiple daily flights to Dhaka on Biman Bangladesh, US-Bangla and IndiGo, with the international leg lasting only about 1 hour. From Gorakhpur the feeder to CCU is roughly 1h 15m. A CCU connection yields the fastest overall trip, often around 5–6 hours including a tight layover.
This is the single most important planning point: Indian passport holders cannot get a visa-on-arrival for Bangladesh. You must apply in advance for a sticker visa through the Bangladesh High Commission via an IVAC (Indian Visa Application Centre) office. Submit your form, photos, ticket and supporting documents and allow 5–10 working days for processing. Don't buy non-refundable tickets until the visa is in hand. Our visa guide covers the IVAC steps and document checklist.
Bangladesh runs on UTC+6, exactly 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30). It's a small but real offset—when it's 12:00 noon in Gorakhpur, it's 12:30 PM in Dhaka. There's effectively no jet lag, so this is a comfortable short-haul international trip. Just remember the half-hour when reading Dhaka flight times so you don't miscalculate your connection or arrival.
One-stop economy round-trips on Gorakhpur–Dhaka typically run ₹18,000–₹36,000, kept relatively low by the short distance and competition from Biman, US-Bangla and IndiGo on the CCU leg. The cheapest fares appear in the May–September monsoon shoulder; the November–February cool season and Eid travel windows are dearer and book out early. Pairing the GOP feeder and DAC leg on one ticket 4–8 weeks ahead is the most economical approach.
Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC) sits about 10–15 km north of the city centre, but heavy traffic can stretch the drive to 45–90 minutes—plan accordingly. A new third terminal has expanded capacity. Use the airport's prepaid taxi counter or a ride-hailing app rather than touts. Change a little money to Bangladeshi taka at the airport for the first day; ATMs are available in arrivals. Keep your visa and immigration slip handy.
The most comfortable months are November to February, the cool dry season with daytime temperatures around 18–28°C—ideal for the city, the Sundarbans and Sylhet's tea gardens. March to May turns hot and humid, often above 35°C, and June to October brings the monsoon, when low-lying areas flood and travel slows. If you're visiting family for Eid, expect packed flights regardless of weather, so book weeks ahead.
Biman Bangladesh economy typically allows 30 kg checked on the DAC sector, while low-cost feeders may bundle only 15 kg—verify the through allowance so you aren't charged extra at GOP. Many travellers from eastern UP and the North-East have family ties to Bangladesh and carry gifts; declare anything dutiable. For other short subcontinent hops, compare a Gorakhpur to Kathmandu routing, which is even closer to home.
No. Despite being only about 920 km apart, there's no non-stop; you connect via Kolkata or Delhi. The Kolkata–Dhaka leg itself is only about 1 hour.
No. Indian passport holders must obtain an advance sticker visa through an IVAC centre before travel; allow 5–10 working days for processing and don't book non-refundable tickets first.
Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of India (UTC+6 vs IST UTC+5:30), so 12:00 noon in Gorakhpur is 12:30 PM in Dhaka—effectively no jet lag.
One-stop economy round-trips typically run ₹18,000–₹36,000, with the cheapest fares in the May–September monsoon shoulder season.
Connect via Kolkata: a roughly 1h 15m feeder, a short layover, and a 1-hour flight to Dhaka, for a total of around 5–6 hours with a tight connection.
Biman Bangladesh, US-Bangla and IndiGo all operate the CCU–DAC sector, with several departures daily on a roughly 1-hour flight.
Gorakhpur to Dhaka prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every GOP–DAC fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Gorakhpur–Dhaka trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live GOP-DAC search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Gorakhpur and Dhaka — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5–9h (1-stop via Kolkata/Delhi). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Gorakhpur Dhaka ticket but are open to a layover.
On Gorakhpur to Dhaka, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Gorakhpur Dhaka fares across — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.