Where to land in Bangladesh
Shahjalal International Airport, the main airport in Bangladesh for international flights, is just outside of the capital, Dhaka, while airports in Chittagong and Sylhet also see a few international flights.
Can you fly direct to Bangladesh from the UK?
Yes. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the only carrier that flies direct from the United Kingdom UK their flights depart from London Heathrow.
Which airlines have indirect flights to Bangladesh?
Other major airlines that offer flights to Bangladesh include Qatar Airways, Emirates and Kuwait Airways. These airlines require a stopover in their home country - Qatar, Dubai and Kuwait - but this can significantly reduce the airfare. Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific also service flights to Bangladesh.
When is the best time to visit Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has a sub-tropical, monsoon climate. As a result, the best time to visit, weather-wise, is between October and March. Temperatures are at their lowest (mid-twenties down to around 18 degrees Celsius), and the rains have finished for the year, though there can sometimes be late downpours in October. At that time, prices rise, so it’s advisable to book your Bangladesh flights at least two months in advance for travel during this season.
The shoulder season spans April and May, when the temperatures rise to border-line bearable for most western travellers. Mangoes ripen and honey is collected in the Sundarbans during this time. Because of the heat, it can be a great time to pick up bargain last-minute flights with Netflights.
In June, monsoon season starts, breaking the heat and heralding the peak of mango season. In July, the tea-harvest is at its height in Sylhet. These higher regions tend to be highly accessible and pleasant then. August and September can be difficult months to travel in Bangladesh as flooding and disruption to daily life are likely; don’t expect to be able to do much sightseeing during these months.