- Cheapest month found: November 2026, from $351 one way on RK (4 stops).
- Dearest month: December 2026, from $452. Usual fare about $411.
- Cheapest fares found all had a stop.
- Peak to plan around: Christmas in December 2026.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 1 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $775 | Watch |
| December 2026 | January 2027 | $1127 | Watch |
| January 2027 | February 2027 | $767 | Watch |
| March 2027 | April 2027 | $775 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $351 | RK | 4 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| December 2026 | $452 | Wizz Air | 3 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| March 2027 | $411 | DE | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies nonstop from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Other options involve stops, such as Gulf Air via Bahrain or Pegasus via Istanbul. Bangladesh is 6 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 5 hours ahead in British Summer Time. Fares rise around Eid, Pohela Boishakh and the UK summer holidays.
Last checked: October 2026
When fares to Dhaka are lowest
Fares to Dhaka are generally lowest outside the big family travel weeks, so aim for midweek departures in quieter months and book well ahead for Eid, weddings and summer trips. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares across 12 months, so you can compare your dates at a glance before you commit.
Demand from London to Dhaka is driven by family events. When schools in the UK break up in July and August, and in the weeks around Eid al-Fitr (about 10 March 2027) and Eid al-Adha (about 16 May 2027), seats fill faster and the lowest fares disappear first. Pohela Boishakh on 14 April is another date when many families travel.
If your dates are flexible, look at weeks that avoid these periods. Midweek flights often carry lower fares than weekend departures, and travelling a day or two either side of a busy week can make a real difference.
To track fares for your dates:
- Open the fare calendar on this page and find your travel month.
- Note the lowest fares shown for the weeks you could fly.
- Set a target fare that works for your family budget.
- Create a price alert for your route and dates.
- Book when the alert arrives, especially for Eid and summer travel.
Direct flights and airlines on the route
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies nonstop from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). If you want a direct flight, Biman is your option. Everything else on this route involves at least one stop, usually through the Gulf or Turkey, and takes longer door to door.
Among the one stop options, Gulf Air via Bahrain and Pegasus via Istanbul are both seen on this route. These can suit families who want to break the journey or who find better availability on their dates. Check the total journey time and connection window before you book, particularly if you are travelling with children.
You may also see low cost airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air appearing as parts of self transfer routes. These are separate tickets, not one protected booking. If a first flight is delayed, the second airline has no duty to rebook you, so the risk sits with you. For family trips around Eid, a single ticket with a protected connection is usually the calmer choice.
Busy weeks on the London to Dhaka route
The busiest weeks on this route are Eid al-Fitr (about 10 March 2027), Eid al-Adha (about 16 May 2027), Pohela Boishakh on 14 April and the UK school summer holidays in July and August. Fares climb in these windows and the lowest seats go first, so book early if your trip depends on these dates.
Many British Bangladeshi families fly to Dhaka and then on to Sylhet for Eid, weddings and family visits. That pattern concentrates demand into a few weeks, and the effect is strongest in the final month before departure. If you must travel in a busy week, set an alert early and be ready to book when a fare drops.
Travelling outside these windows gives you more choice of dates and a better chance of the lowest fares. If your family event is fixed, book as soon as your dates are confirmed rather than waiting for a sale that may not come.
Arriving in Dhaka: phone, data and entry
On arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), you can get connected with a local SIM or an eSIM. Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink are the main networks, with coverage up to 4G. Sort out your data before you fly so you can call family as soon as you land.
A travel eSIM lets you activate data on your own phone before departure, which is useful if you are met at the airport or need to arrange onward travel to Sylhet. Mobile top ups for a Bangladeshi number are also handy for family already there, or for a local SIM you buy after landing. Check that your phone supports eSIM before you buy.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Check the official rules for your passport before you fly, and confirm them again close to departure in case anything has changed.
How to get a price alert for your dates
We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Set your route, your dates and a target that suits your budget, and let the alerts do the watching for you.
This is especially useful for Eid and summer travel, when fares move quickly. An alert means you do not need to check the fare calendar every day yourself.
Use the live fare calendar on this page to see this month's lowest fares, then set your alert and book when the right fare appears.
Ready for Dhaka
Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Dhaka?
November 2026 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from £263 (fares checked 1 November 2026). The dearest month is December 2026, from £339.
Are there direct flights from London to Dhaka?
The cheapest fares we found all had at least one stop. Check non-stop options on the airline sites before you book.
Which airlines fly from London to Dhaka?
Fares we found were on RK, Ryanair, Wizz Air, MW, RR, Pegasus, DE, Gulf Air, direct or with a stop.
When are London to Dhaka flights most expensive?
Festival months cost more: Christmas (December 2026, from £339), against a usual £308. Start watching fares a few months ahead.
Will my phone work in Bangladesh?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A Bangladesh travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
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How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.