Chennai to Dhaka (MAA–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAA–DAC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, British International Helicopters and Biman Bangladesh Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,005 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| BS British International Helicopters | 3 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 2 | 738 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · DAC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, 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.
MAA–DAC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAA to DAC
Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, British International Helicopters and Biman Bangladesh Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAA to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAA to DAC is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,005 miles (1,617 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.