Are there currently restrictions on travel to Chittagong related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Chittagong along with the rest of Bangladesh. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Bangladesh has suspended flights from Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Nepal and Thailand. Flights from Bahrain, China, Malaysia, the Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Turkey, UAE and the UK are permitted to operate; however, effective from August 1, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has restricted the number of passengers on flights to and from Bangladesh to 260 on aircrafts with two aisles and 140 on one-aisle aircrafts. Travelers with pre-arranged visas must have medical certificates issued within 72 hours before departure stating that they are not affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The certificates must be in English or translated into English. Business travelers with a return/onward ticket may enter Bangladesh, provided they have a confirmation letter issued by the Bangladesh Board of Investment (BOI). The letter must contain a BOI registration number, and the accredited inviting organization must have notified the Immigration authorities prior to arrival. Business travelers must also present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. Travelers with Bangladesh origins without symptoms of COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate in Dhaka for 14 days upon arrival. Those who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or do not submit the above medical certificate will be institutionally quarantined in Dhaka for 14 days.. If you are looking to book a trip to Chittagong and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19 .

When is the best time to fly to Chittagong?

Flying to Chittagong in July is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. April tends to be the warmest period in Chittagong so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. July is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.