Cheap flights from London to Dhaka

September is the cheapest month on this route, and fares stay reasonable through the autumn before climbing for the winter and summer school breaks. Midweek departures from London tend to cost less than weekend ones, and Tuesday or Wednesday flights often come with shorter layovers too. Demand spikes around Eid and the December holidays, so if you have to travel then, book well ahead. If your dates are flexible, let the price calendar pick the week for you — a day either side of your plan can change the fare noticeably.

No airline flies this route non-stop, so every ticket is a connecting one. Air Arabia and Indigo are the low-cost names you will see most often, usually with a stop in a Gulf or Indian hub. Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Air India, British Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Regent Airways are the full-service options, and Helvetic Airways turns up on some itineraries as well. Full-service fares usually bundle more into the ticket, while low-cost fares keep the base low and charge for extras, so compare what each fare actually includes rather than the headline figure alone.

Every flight on this route lands at Hazrat Shahjalal International, the main gateway to Dhaka and the only airport serving the city. It sits a short drive from the centre, though the city's traffic decides how long that drive really takes, so allow extra time if you land in the morning or late afternoon. Metered taxis, ride-hailing apps and hotel shuttles are the usual ways in, and a prepaid counter inside the terminal is the simplest choice if you would rather not negotiate after a long flight. Confirm the fare before you set off, and if you arrive late at night, arrange your transfer in advance.

Currency

BDT (৳)

Power sockets

Type A, C, G, K · 220 V

Language

Bangla

Emergency number

999

Calling code

+880

Internet domain

.bd, .বাংলা

Population of Dhaka

16.8 M (2017)

Time zone

UTC+06 (Asia/Dhaka)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport you fly from — Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City are not interchangeable.
• Confirm whether your connection is on one ticket or two, since separate tickets mean collecting and re-checking your bags.
• Weigh the layover against the fare; a long stop in a Gulf hub can eat the saving in time.
• Read the baggage rules on low-cost fares, where a checked bag is often an add-on.
• Check Bangladesh entry rules and passport validity well before you fly.
• Book early for Eid and winter holiday travel, when seats on this route go quickly.