Air travel between Pakistan and Bangladesh has resumed after a 14-year hiatus, with a Biman Air flight from Dhaka landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, carrying 149 passengers.
The historic arrival was greeted with a water salute and celebrations at the airport.
The Biman Air flight departed from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport and safely touched down in Karachi. Passengers expressed excitement, and a special ceremony was held, including a cake-cutting to commemorate the occasion.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori and Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Saqib Sadaqat attended the ceremony, celebrating the revival of direct air travel after more than a decade.
Scheduled flights and passenger response
Biman Air plans to operate two weekly flights between Karachi and Dhaka. Tickets for the second flight have already seen strong sales, reflecting high demand and enthusiasm from travelers.
Passengers welcomed the resumption of flights, noting it will make travel more convenient for business, tourism, and family visits between the two countries
Governor Kamran Tesori highlighted that restoring air links goes beyond aviation cooperation, signaling opportunities for stronger relations in trade, culture, and other areas. “Today, after many years, conspiracies have come to an end,” he remarked, referring to previous geopolitical tensions.
