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Flights from Colombo to Dhaka

Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Dhaka (DAC) take about 3h 12m (2,166 km). FitsAir flies it. Lowest fare seen: $258 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Dhaka

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787 cruising through the clouds in Dhaka. — arriving in Dhaka

Airport transfer

DAC → Dhaka, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Colombo →2 lounges at Colombo Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresDAC to Dhaka: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Colombo to Dhaka

Carriers on CMB–DAC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ FitsAirnonstop fare seen

Colombo to Dhaka fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $258 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $214. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$30926 Oct 2026 · FitsAir	$237 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$2735 Nov 2026 · FitsAir	$214 · 1 stop5 Nov 2026
Jan 2027	$29418 Jan 2027 · FitsAir	$235 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027
Apr 2027	$2583 Apr 2027 · FitsAir	$232 · 1 stop7 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $214 for November 2026, $232 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Dhaka, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Colombo to Dhaka flights

How long is the flight from Colombo to Dhaka?

A nonstop flight from Colombo (CMB) to Dhaka (DAC) takes about 3h 12m, covering 2,166 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Colombo from Dhaka by air?

The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 2,166 km (1,346 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Colombo to Dhaka?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CMB–DAC route include FitsAir. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Colombo to Dhaka cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CMB–DAC was $258 USD with FitsAir (nonstop), departing 3 Apr 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Dhaka?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $214 one-way, against $237 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Colombo to Dhaka?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $215 with one stop against $258 nonstop, a saving of $43. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Sri Lanka to Dhaka?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dhaka visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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