Kathmandu to Cox’s Bazar Flights: Route Status, Dhaka Connection & Fare Guide (2026)

By Farhan Momen (Founder & Travel Editor) · Published October 16, 2026 · Updated 2026-10-15 · 7 min read

No scheduled KTM–CXB flight was confirmed on 15 October 2026. Check the Dhaka search path, dated DAC–CXB fare (domestic leg only) and Nepali tourist-visa rule.

On 15 October 2026, this review found no confirmed scheduled passenger service from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cox’s Bazar (CXB). The 14 October report describes Nepal–Cox’s Bazar flights as a proposal: it records Bangladesh’s interest and a hope for a future Himalaya Airlines service, but gives no airline commitment, launch date, timetable, ticket-sale link or fare [1]. Treat a direct-flight announcement as unconfirmed until an airline’s live booking system returns a dated, purchasable result.

1. Direct Kathmandu–Cox’s Bazar Route Status Cox’s Bazar’s international-airport designation is real, but active international flight operations remain suspended. CAAB’s AIP Supplement 06/25 designated Cox’s Bazar Airport (VGCB) international, effective 2 October 2025, and listed customs and immigration as available [3]. A 28 September 2026 report noted the new terminal had begun trial operations while serving domestic passengers; CAAB stated the terminal was ready for international flights [2]. However, CAAB’s active aeronautical notice (NOTAM A0325/26, replacing A0189/26) officially confirms that movements of international scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from Cox’s Bazar Airport remain suspended, and the airport will not be used for international flights until scheduled international operations formally commence [9]. These facts describe aerodrome facilities and current regulatory restrictions—not an active Kathmandu passenger route. Recheck airline and CAAB notices close to travel.

2. Route to Check: Kathmandu–Dhaka–Cox’s Bazar A possible route to investigate—not a confirmed itinerary—is KTM → DAC → CXB. Biman’s official booking site exposes a multi-city search and lists Kathmandu, Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar in its airport choices [5]. This is a search mechanism only: this review did not retrieve a date-specific priced itinerary or confirm that the two legs can be issued on one ticket or PNR.

Before paying, check the ticket document and PNR, operating carriers, baggage tag destination, minimum connection time, and the carrier’s delay, missed-connection, change and refund terms. If you buy separate tickets, ask each airline whether you must clear Bangladesh immigration, collect checked baggage and check in again; arrange any required entry permission and leave a suitable buffer. Do not assume a separate domestic booking is protected if the Kathmandu–Dhaka flight is delayed.

3. One Dated Domestic Fare Example — Not the Full Trip Price On 15 October 2026, NOVOAIR’s official booking engine was searched for one adult, one-way Dhaka (DAC) to Cox’s Bazar (CXB) on 15 November 2026. It returned nonstop options with a lowest displayed fare of BDT 5,349 [6]. This is only the domestic leg after Dhaka—not a Kathmandu–Cox’s Bazar fare. The review did not verify the final payable checkout total or whether additional charges apply. Fares and availability change; rerun the exact dates and check the final amount, baggage and fare conditions before payment.

4. Bangladesh Visa Guidance for Nepali Tourists The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu says a Nepali national visiting Bangladesh for tourism may receive a 30-day, single-entry visa without a fee once per year at any international airport in Bangladesh. The Embassy’s own tourist-visa fee table for Nepalese nationals lists USD 0 for the first time, USD 55 for re-entry and USD 100 for multiple entry, and says fees for subsequent visits within a year depend on the stay and number of entries; it advises an appropriate visa for study, business or work [4]. The Embassy does not define whether “once a year” means a calendar year or a rolling 12 months, so do not assume either — ask the Embassy if the timing matters for your trip. “May receive” is not a guarantee of admission: verify the Embassy’s current instructions and airline document checks before departure.

On the Kathmandu–Dhaka–Cox’s Bazar route described above, Dhaka (DAC) is your first port of entry into Bangladesh, so international immigration and any visa-on-arrival processing happen at Dhaka; the onward DAC–CXB flight is a domestic leg. Do not plan to arrive in Bangladesh for the first time at Cox’s Bazar on this itinerary. CAAB’s AIP lists customs and immigration at Cox’s Bazar Airport [3], but airport designation does not establish that a Kathmandu flight is operating or guarantee a particular passenger’s processing there. This review did not verify a separate 48-hour visa arrangement specific to Cox’s Bazar in a current official source; do not rely on that claim without confirmation from Bangladesh immigration or the Embassy.

Carry the documents Bangladesh’s general visa-on-arrival rules require: the Special Branch’s VoA information says applicants (other than those on government duty) must show at least USD 500 in cash or a credit card and a return ticket for a short stay, and that VoA is for a maximum of 30 days, single entry [7]. Those are the general VoA document requirements; your gratis eligibility itself comes from the Embassy rule above [4], and the immigration officer at the port of entry makes the final decision.

If you need to file an online visa application form, the official MRV portal is visa.gov.bd [8]. Treat it as the application-form portal only: its generic country fee chart is not the source of the Embassy’s gratis tourist rule, and it does not override the Embassy wording above.

Nepal and Bangladesh share no land border, so any overland version of this trip crosses India. Do not attempt it without first confirming the Indian transit or tourist visa you need for that crossing, plus the current land-port rules on both sides.

5. Booking Checklist Before You Pay - Confirm that an airline sells the direct KTM–CXB flight for your exact date; a proposal or terminal readiness notice is not a ticket. - For a Dhaka connection, test the exact dates in Biman’s multi-city search. Proceed only if the system returns a priced itinerary for your dates and the ticketing, baggage and connection terms are clear. - If booking separate tickets, confirm immigration, baggage collection and re-check requirements with both carriers, and choose a buffer that reflects the actual arrival and departure times. - Compare the final payable total—not only a displayed fare—including any baggage, seat, payment or service charges shown at checkout. - Recheck visa, schedule and fare information with the official authority or airline shortly before travel. - Nepali tourists relying on visa on arrival: carry a return ticket and proof of at least USD 500 in cash or a credit card, as Bangladesh’s general VoA rules require [7].