Bangkok to Dhaka (BKK–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–DAC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and British International Helicopters lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways Also: PG | 14 | 320, 772 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | PG |
| BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| BS British International Helicopters | 7 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · DAC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 5:00 PM in Dhaka.
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Bangladesh. Apply at the Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 39. A tourist visa costs about THB 2,000 (roughly $57) for single entry, valid for 30 days. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, a completed application form, two passport photos, a bank statement showing sufficient funds, and a confirmed return ticket. Bangladesh also offers a visa on arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) for some nationalities, but Thai citizens should confirm eligibility before relying on this.
The 30-day tourist visa can be extended at the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka for up to 90 days. Business visas with longer validity are available through the embassy for those with an invitation from a Bangladeshi company.
Direct flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Dhaka run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Thai Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Thai AirAsia. Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), trading at roughly 3.5 BDT per THB 1. ATMs dispense taka in major cities. Card payments work at hotels, shopping malls, and larger restaurants, but most daily transactions are cash-based. No mandatory vaccinations, though hepatitis A and typhoid vaccinations are commonly taken. Dhaka's traffic is dense; CNG auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing apps (Pathao, Uber) are the practical options for getting around. Rickshaws handle shorter distances at BDT 20 to BDT 50 per trip.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–DAC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to DAC
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British International Helicopters and Thai Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to DAC ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,568 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.