New Delhi to Dhaka (DEL–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–DAC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and Biman Bangladesh Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32Q | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 3 | 738 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · DAC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6.5:00 PM in Dhaka.
Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka and Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) in Chittagong. The visa on arrival costs $51 for a 30-day single-entry stay, paid in USD cash. A 15-day landing permit is also available at $26. Processing at the counter takes 15 to 45 minutes depending on the queue. Alternatively, apply in advance at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi or consulates in Kolkata, Mumbai, or Agartala, where a single-entry tourist visa costs INR 500 to INR 800 and takes 5 to 7 working days.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages. For the visa on arrival, bring a return ticket, proof of accommodation, and USD cash for the fee (exact change helps, as ATMs are on the other side of immigration). For advance applications, add two passport photos, a filled application form, and an invitation letter or hotel confirmation. Overstaying triggers fines of $100 per day and potential detention.
Direct flights from Delhi and Kolkata to Dhaka run 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Air India, IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh, and US-Bangla operate frequent services. The Kolkata to Dhaka route also has multiple land crossings (Petrapole-Benapole is busiest). Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), trading at about 121 BDT per $1. No mandatory vaccinations, but yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Mobile SIM cards (Grameenphone, Robi) are available at Dhaka airport for about BDT 200 with data packages.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
DEL–DAC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to DAC
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India and Biman Bangladesh Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DEL to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to DAC ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 886 miles (1,426 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.