For British travellers
Everything British travellers need for a trip to Bangladesh in 2026: visas, flights from London, the time difference, money — and private tours priced in pounds.
British citizens can get a 30-day visa on arrival at Dhaka airport for US$50 in cash (plus processing), or apply in advance through visa.gov.bd and the Bangladesh High Commission in London (tourist visa £105 as of October 2026). A visa obtained in advance is the safer option for important trips.
Checked October 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources and the Bangladesh High Commission, London before you book flights. Full details: Bangladesh visa guide.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies non-stop between London Heathrow and Dhaka. One-stop routes via the Gulf or Istanbul (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Turkish Airlines) connect most UK airports.
Bangladesh is one of the most rewarding long-haul trips you can take from the UK — and one of the easiest to time well. The dry, mild season from November to February lines up with the British winter, so you trade grey skies for 25°C days in the tea gardens, cruises through the Sundarbans and sunsets on the world's longest natural sea beach.
Many British visitors already have family links to Bangladesh, especially to Sylhet. Whether you are returning to see relatives and want a few days of luxury on the side, or visiting for the first time, our private tours and hand-picked hotels take the hard work out of planning.
Below you'll find the practical details for British passport holders, checked in October 2026 — always confirm visa rules with the official sources linked here before you book flights.
Prices shown in GBP. Every tour is private, with your own guide and car.
Eight unhurried days with your own guide: Old Dhaka's Mughal heritage, Sreemangal's tea estates and a private cabin on a Sundarbans mangrove cruise.
Up to 8 English
From £1,240 /person
Mughal forts, pink palaces and the river port that never sleeps — Old Dhaka in one day with a private guide, rickshaw and boat rides included.
Up to 6 English
From £105 /group
Sail into the world's largest mangrove forest on a comfortable cruise vessel, with private forest guides, permits and all meals arranged.
Up to 10 English
From £443 /person
The complete journey: Dhaka's heritage, tea country, a Sundarbans cruise and three nights on the beach at Cox's Bazar, with a private guide all the way.
Up to 8 English
From £2,210 /person
Rolling tea estates, a rainforest walk with gibbons and a boat through the Ratargul swamp forest, with nights at the region's best resorts.
Up to 8 English
From £668 /person
The world's longest natural sea beach, the coastal road to Inani and Teknaf, and a beachfront resort to come back to each evening.
Up to 8 English
From £570 /person
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