Biman to start Sylhet-Cox’s Bazar flight from Nov 12

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to start direct flights from Sylhet to Cox's Bazar from November 12.

Considering the demand and development of domestic tourism, the national flag carrier has taken the initiative to launch flights on the Sylhet-Cox's Bazar route, Biman said in a release.

Biman hopes that this will create a bridge between the tourist areas of Sylhet and Cox's Bazar for rapid development of tourism and commercial development.

The flight will leave Sylhet for Cox's Bazar every Tuesday at 11:45am and Thursday at 11:50am.

Besides, the Cox's Bazar-Sylhet route will depart from the tourist city of Cox's Bazar to Sylhet twice a week on Sunday at 12:05pm and on Tuesday at 1:45pm.

Using promo code INPRO15, passengers will be able to purchase air tickets on the Sylhet-Cox's Bazar route with 15 percent discount.

Talking to The Daily Star Biman Managing Director and CEO Mokabbir Hossain said it will take around one hour and seventeen minutes to fly between Sylhet and Cox's Bazar using Dash 8Q400 aircraft.