For American travellers
Planning a trip to Bangladesh from the US? Visas, flight routes, the time difference and private tours priced in dollars — checked for 2026.
US citizens are eligible for a 30-day visa on arrival at Dhaka airport (US$50 in cash, plus processing), or can apply in advance through visa.gov.bd and the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington. There is no fully online e-visa yet.
Checked October 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources and the Embassy of Bangladesh, Washington DC before you book flights. Full details: Bangladesh visa guide.
There are no non-stop flights between the US and Bangladesh. Most travellers connect via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul (Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines), or via Asian hubs from the West Coast.
For American travellers, Bangladesh is a genuine discovery: a country of river deltas, tea hills, Mughal heritage and the largest mangrove forest on earth, still largely free of mass tourism. Its luxury hotels in Dhaka match international standards, and a private guide makes getting around simple.
There are no non-stop flights from the US, so most visitors combine Bangladesh with a stopover in the Gulf or South-East Asia, or with a wider trip to India, Nepal or Bhutan. Plan at least 8–10 days on the ground to make the long journey worthwhile.
The practical details below were checked in October 2026. Confirm visa rules with the official sources before you buy flights.
Prices shown in USD. 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 $1,650 /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 $140 /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 $590 /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 $2,950 /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 $890 /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 $760 /person
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