Which airlines operate in Bangladesh?

Any passenger who wishes to travel to another destination from Bangladesh can book a flight to reach it faster and have a safe travel experience. You have a wider range of options for booking flights as both domestic and international airlines operate in the country from eight different airports. You can easily reach out to any of these airports by making a flight reservation from Shahjalal International Airport, situated in the capital, Dhaka. To get further information on these airlines, read the details below.

Domestic Airlines operating within Bangladesh 

There are currently four domestic airlines in Bangladesh that help you make a non-stop flight reservation to your desired city and operate at a few international destinations. Below are described the details of all the four airlines:

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

It is Bangladesh's national flight carrier through which you can book a flight to eight domestic destinations. The airline has headquarters in Dhaka, with fleet size of 21 aircraft and providing flights to 25 destinations worldwide.

• IATA - BG
• Phone number - +88 02 890 1600
• Address -  Balaka Bhaban., Kurmitola, Dhaka 1229

US-Bangla Airlines

More than half of the country's domestic flights are operated by US-Bangla Airlines, which owns 16 aircraft with seating for 72 passengers. This private flag carrier, owned by the US-Bangla Group, offers flights to 12 different domestic destinations.

• IATA - UBG 
• Phone number - 09613713605
• Address - 77 Sohrawardi Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka-1212 

Novo Air 

Novo Air is a domestic flight carrier in Bangladesh that flies to 8 destinations that includes every airport of the country. They currently have 5 aircraft, and 25 flights operate daily to these destinations. Apart from domestic destinations they also offer flights to Myanmar and India.

• IATA - VQ
• Phone number - +88 09638 013603
• Address - Banani, Dhaka 

Air Astra 

Air Astra has freshly started commencing flights in Bangladesh from the year 2022 with two aircraft, ATR72-600. You can book a flight to seven domestic destinations with all non-stop and no-connecting flights.

• IATA - 2A
• Phone number - +8801713255910
• Address - Siaam Tower, Dhaka-Mymensingh Road, Uttara, Dhaka

Internatinal Airlines operating in Bangladesh 

When flying to an international destination, you will find over 30 airlines providing flights to the same destination at different times, schedules, and prices. Following is a list of Airlines in Bangladesh that are mostly preferred by the passengers for flying internationally:

• China Southern Airlines 
• American Airlines 
• Emirates 
• Fly Dubai 
• Turkish Airlines
• British Airways
• Qatar Airways 

Instructions to book an online flight in Bangladesh:

• Get to the airline's webpage on your browser and open the booking section.
• Pick the flight type and mention the destination details.
• Then, you have to select a date for the departure and fill out the other required details.
• Choose from the available flights and pay the price for the ticket 
• The airline will immediately email you the ticket.

How early do I need to arrive at the airport for my flight from Bangladesh?

The time that you should arrive at the airport in Bangladesh for your flight depends on the destination you are flying to and the airline. If you are flying to an international destination, then the check-in counter opens around 3 hours early and closes 45 minutes before the departure. For a domestic flight, you can check in 2 hours in advance, and their closing time is 30 minutes prior to the flight's timing.

Hopefully, the above information has provided you with details on the Domestic and International Airlines in Bangladesh that are currently operating their flights. The prices of these flights may vary depending on the airline through which you make the reservation.