Biman Bangladesh Airlines to Launch Three Weekly Direct Flights to Karachi via Indian Airspace

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to introduce a new direct air route connecting Dhaka, Bangladesh, with Karachi, Pakistan, operating three flights per week. The airline plans to use Indian airspace to shorten travel time, making the journey faster and more efficient for passengers and cargo.

The new route is expected to significantly strengthen regional trade ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Karachi, being Pakistan’s commercial hub, and Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, are both major centers for import and export activities. Key trade items likely to benefit from this improved connectivity include dates, pashmina, textiles, and other perishable or high-value goods that require faster transport. Businesses in both countries are anticipated to leverage the shorter travel time to expand trade volumes and streamline supply chains.

The launch of these flights also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Pakistani airlines, which currently cannot operate direct flights to Dhaka due to airspace restrictions imposed by India. This limitation underscores the broader need for enhanced air connectivity in South Asia, where regional cooperation and liberalized air routes could open new economic and cultural opportunities.

Industry experts suggest that Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ move could encourage future negotiations to relax airspace limitations, potentially paving the way for Pakistani carriers to operate to Dhaka and other regional destinations. The new flights are expected to cater not only to business travelers but also to tourists, students, and the large expatriate communities between the two countries.

The inaugural flight schedule is expected to begin in early 2026, with tickets already anticipated to attract significant interest from both corporate clients and leisure travelers seeking a faster and more convenient connection between Karachi and Dhaka.