Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Dhaka (DAC) flights: no non-stop, 1-stop via Kolkata, fares, Bangladesh visa rules and best months for Indian travellers.
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Quick answer: Visakhapatnam to Dhaka flights take about ≈ 4–7h (1-stop via Kolkata), No non-stop — 1-stop via Kolkata (CCU). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VTZ–DAC fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Visakhapatnam Airport runs a focused international list led by Gulf and Singapore links, with no through service to Bangladesh. Kolkata is the obvious and shortest connector: a quick hop of about 1h 10m up the coast, then one of the many short legs into Dhaka. Because Kolkata is so close to Bangladesh, the backtrack is minimal and the onward schedule is generous, with 6—8 Dhaka departures across the day.
Vizag–Kolkata is typically flown by IndiGo or Air India. The short Kolkata–Dhaka final leg is served by IndiGo, Air India, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines, giving plenty of timing choice. A single through-ticket is the safer buy because it re-protects a missed connection; self-connecting can save money but adds risk. See our Kolkata–Dhaka route page for the final hop.
With the shortest connection of the South-Indian Dhaka routes, prices here tend to be among the gentler. Return economy from Vizag commonly sits around ₹14,000—₹28,000, dipping toward the lower band in February–March and the post-monsoon Aug–Sep period. The October–December peak and the two Eid holidays push fares up. Booking 4—6 weeks ahead usually captures the better prices.
Indians do not get a visa on arrival in Dhaka. Apply in advance for a sticker visa through an IVAC centre or the Bangladesh High Commission, providing passport, photos, confirmed tickets and proof of funds. Allow 5—10 working days for processing; standard tourist visas are normally valid for 30 days. Check the current document list on our visa guide before submitting.
Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC) is the main entry point, and Terminal 3 has eased the previously cramped arrivals halls. Immigration may take 30—60 minutes at peak banks, so keep your visa and onward ticket ready. From the airport, prepaid taxis and ride-hailing apps reach Gulshan or Motijheel in about 40—75 minutes, subject to Dhaka's heavy road traffic.
Dhaka's cool, dry season from November to February, with highs near 25°C, is the most comfortable and also the busiest. The pre-monsoon (Mar–May) heats past 35°C, and the monsoon (Jun–Sep) is rainy but offers the lowest fares. For a mix of agreeable weather and value, the shoulder weeks of late September or early March work nicely.
Since the connection is short and single, a buffer of 2—3 hours on a through-ticket is comfortable, rising to 3—4 hours if you self-connect and re-check bags in Kolkata. Carry around US$100–300 in convertible currency, as Indian rupees aren't freely usable in Dhaka, and bring printed copies of your visa and hotel booking for the immigration desk. Vizag travellers benefit from the route's short backtrack, but baggage rules still bite: many Kolkata–Dhaka economy fares allow only 20–25 kg checked, several kilos under a typical Gulf ticket, so weigh bags at home to avoid excess fees of about ₹500–700 per extra kilo. If your onward Dhaka leg leaves the next morning, Kolkata airport has transit lounges and nearby hotels within a 10—15 minute reach of the terminal, sparing you a city run. Finally, download an offline Dhaka map and your hotel's address in Bengali script, which smooths the 40—75 minute taxi ride into a city where English signage thins out quickly.
No. The only practical routing is via Kolkata, making the trip about 5–8 hours door-to-door over the short 833 km distance.
A Bangladesh sticker visa obtained in advance via IVAC or the High Commission; processing takes about 5–10 working days with a typical 30-day validity.
Return economy tickets usually cost ₹14,000–₹28,000 depending on season, cheapest in February–March and August–September.
Kolkata is only about 1h 10m from Vizag and the closest hub to Bangladesh, with 6–8 daily Dhaka flights, so the backtrack is minimal.
Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of India, at UTC+6 versus IST's UTC+5:30.
About 2–3 hours on a single ticket is fine, or 3–4 hours if self-connecting and re-checking baggage in Kolkata.
What you pay on the Visakhapatnam–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 Visakhapatnam to Dhaka live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across .
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There is currently no non-stop service between Visakhapatnam and Dhaka — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 4–7h (1-stop via Kolkata). 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 Visakhapatnam Dhaka ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Visakhapatnam–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 carrier 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.