Varanasi (VNS) to Dhaka (DAC) flights: no non-stop, 1-stop via Kolkata, ~4–7h. Advance Bangladesh visa required for Indians. 2026 fares, routings, tips.
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Quick answer: Varanasi to Dhaka flights take about ≈ 4–7h (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 VNS–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.
Looking for cheap flights from Varanasi to Dhaka? FlightGPT compares live VNS to DAC fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Varanasi to Dhaka non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Varanasi-Dhaka fare is one search away.
Varanasi and Dhaka are close neighbours by air, separated by just 605 km, but the absence of a non-stop means a connection is required. Kolkata is the obvious hub: VNS–CCU is about 1 hour 15 minutes, and CCU–DAC is barely 1 hour. Strung together with a tidy layover, this is one of the quicker India-to-Bangladesh journeys, often completed in 4–7 hours total — far faster than the long western-India origins.
Routing VNS–CCU–DAC keeps both legs short and gives you the widest choice of carriers on the final sector — IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh and US-Bangla all fly Kolkata–Dhaka, with Air India adding regional links. A Delhi routing is possible but adds a big westward detour and lengthens the trip. Book the whole journey on a single ticket so your baggage is tagged through and a Kolkata delay doesn't cost you the onward flight.
This is essential. Bangladesh grants no visa on arrival to Indian tourists, so you must apply in advance for a sticker visa through the IVAC centres. Provide your passport, the online form, photographs, travel proof and financial documents, then collect the stamped passport before departure. Allow 3–4 weeks. Our visa guide explains the documents; eastern-India residents often find the process quick.
Thanks to the short distance, this is among the more affordable India-to-Dhaka routes. Economy round-trips typically run ₹14,000–₹28,000 depending on season and how early you book. Kolkata-routed fares are cheapest. Prices climb around Eid, Durga Puja and the October–February dry season. Booking 3–5 weeks ahead and choosing mid-week departures generally lands you in the lower fare buckets on the Dhaka leg.
Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC) sits about 8 km from the city centre, with traffic stretching the drive to between 45 minutes and over an hour. Use the official prepaid taxi counter and agree the fare first. The new Terminal 3 has eased congestion, but immigration can be slow during peaks — keep that in mind if you plan an onward Bangladesh domestic flight on the same day.
November to February is the cool, dry and most comfortable season, and also the busiest for flights. March to May is hot and humid; the June–September monsoon delivers heavy rain. For festival and family travel, book early because the short Kolkata–Dhaka legs sell quickly around Eid and Puja. Varanasi's winter mornings can be foggy (December–January), so allow buffer time for the early feeder flight.
Carry US dollars to change into Bangladeshi Taka on arrival, as Indian Rupees are not widely accepted. A local SIM (Grameenphone or Robi) is cheap and quick to set up with your passport. Economy checked baggage on the Dhaka legs is usually 25–30 kg, but the lowest Varanasi fares may include cabin baggage only — confirm your through allowance before booking to avoid extra charges.
No. Despite the short 605 km distance, there is no non-stop. You connect via Kolkata (or Delhi), with total travel time of about 4–7 hours.
Yes — an advance sticker visa through the IVAC centres. There is no visa on arrival for Indian tourists, so apply 3–4 weeks before you travel.
Economy round-trips typically run ₹14,000–₹28,000 — among the cheapest India-to-Dhaka routes thanks to the short distance. Kolkata-routed fares are lowest.
VNS–CCU–DAC. VNS–Kolkata is about 1h 15m and Kolkata–Dhaka barely 1 hour, so total time can be as low as 4 hours with a tight connection.
Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC) is about 8 km from central Dhaka; traffic can make the drive 45–90 minutes. Use the official prepaid taxi counter.
Bangladesh observes UTC+6, putting Dhaka 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
Varanasi to Dhaka prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every VNS–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 Varanasi–Dhaka trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live VNS-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 Varanasi and Dhaka — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 4–7h (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 Varanasi Dhaka ticket but are open to a layover.
On Varanasi 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 Varanasi Dhaka fares across — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.