Travel in Bangladesh
Travel between Bangladesh’s major cities is easiest through one of two domestic air carriers,
Bangladesh Biman or GMG. Other forms of transportation between centers are by rail or bus.
All types are quite affordable compared to U.S. standards. The quality of services offered and
performed varies depending on your destination, quality of transport desired, and congestion en
route. Overall, travelers should be prepared for delays during all types of travel. Therefore, it is
recommended that you allow extra time for any travel within Bangladesh.
Air
These airlines offer many daily flights around Bangladesh. In general, there is a 45lbs baggage
allowance for domestic flights. More information can be found at the following websites:
• Bangladesh Biman (the national airline): http://www.bimanair.com/
o Many flights are offered but frequently delayed.
• GMG: http://www.gmgairlines.com/
o Flights are more reliable but company has fewer planes. This could cause
cancellation of the last daily flights.
Air conditioned passenger trains are available for reasonable rates. These tickets should be
purchased at least 3 days in advance.
• Dhaka – Chittagong: Ticket price (approx.) is 375Tk ($6.25) or 450Tk ($7.50) for a
compartment.
Bus
Air conditioned coaches are also available for reasonable prices.
• Dhaka – Chittagong: Ticket price (approx.) is 500Tk ($
Travel between Bangladesh’s major cities is easiest through one of two domestic air carriers,
Bangladesh Biman or GMG. Other forms of transportation between centers are by rail or bus.
All types are quite affordable compared to U.S. standards. The quality of services offered and
performed varies depending on your destination, quality of transport desired, and congestion en
route. Overall, travelers should be prepared for delays during all types of travel. Therefore, it is
recommended that you allow extra time for any travel within Bangladesh.
Air
These airlines offer many daily flights around Bangladesh. In general, there is a 45lbs baggage
allowance for domestic flights. More information can be found at the following websites:
• Bangladesh Biman (the national airline): http://www.bimanair.com/
o Many flights are offered but frequently delayed.
• GMG: http://www.gmgairlines.com/
o Flights are more reliable but company has fewer planes. This could cause
cancellation of the last daily flights.
Air conditioned passenger trains are available for reasonable rates. These tickets should be
purchased at least 3 days in advance.
• Dhaka – Chittagong: Ticket price (approx.) is 375Tk ($6.25) or 450Tk ($7.50) for a
compartment.
Bus
Air conditioned coaches are also available for reasonable prices.
• Dhaka – Chittagong: Ticket price (approx.) is 500Tk ($
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