Biman launches Ctg-Dubai flights

Amid increasing demands, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to operate direct flights on the Chattogram-Dubai route from January 11.

The national flag carrier announced the decision following the introduction of the RT-PCR lab facility at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport recently.

Before starting regular flights, Biman will operate a special flight on the Dhaka-Chattogram-Dubai route on January 9, said a press release.

About the special flight, Biman said the BG 4147 flight will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 10:15am and will land at Chattogram airport at 11:00am.

From Chattogram, the flight will depart for Dubai at 12:00pm and is scheduled to land in Dubai at 3:30pm (local time).

Passengers were requested to be present at the airport at least 8 hours before departure to complete all the activities as per Dubai travel advisory.

The maximum price for each economy class one-way ticket is Tk 65,329 inclusive of tax, and the minimum price for each one-way business class ticket is Tk 86,536 inclusive of tax.

Tickets for the flight were open for sale from 4:30pm yesterday. Apart from Biman, Emirates, Flydubai, Etihad and Air Arabia operate direct flights to different destinations in the UAE.