Bangladesh Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)
Website: https://www.caab.gov.bd
Contact: ops.caab.gov.bd; Air Transport Department, Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229

Estimated Processing Time

Slow Overflight: 3 days Landing: 7 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Prior permission required. Private passenger overflight permits available. Full aircraft documentation required even for private operations.

Prior permission required for all non-scheduled flights including charter passenger, private passenger, and non-schedule cargo. Monthly block permits available for non-scheduled airline flights.

Seasonal block permits available for scheduled commercial airlines. Bilateral air service agreements govern scheduled operations.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)
Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 3 working days recommended for non-scheduled
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; route navigation facility charges apply based on route flown in Bangladesh FIR

Remarks:

Monthly and seasonal block overflight permits available for scheduled and non-scheduled airline flights. AFTN must be included in flight plan. Item 18 of flight plan must include approved overflight permission number.

Application Process:

Apply through CAAB Air Transport Department with complete flight details, crew/passenger details, and aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, COR, CON, Radio License, TCAS Approval). Short-notice permission subject to CAAB approval.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)
Lead Time: 7 working days for traffic landing; 3 working days for technical landing
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: USD 195 CAA processing fee for landing permit; navigation and parking charges additional

Remarks:

Short-notice landing permission can be obtained subject to CAAB approval. Complete crew and passenger details required.

Application Process:

Apply through CAAB Air Transport Department at least 7 working days prior (traffic) or 3 working days prior (technical). Submit complete flight details and full aircraft document set.

Cabotage

Not permitted for foreign operators

General Remarks

Bangladesh is a signatory to the Chicago Convention. All operations in Bangladesh FIR require prior clearance. CAAB working hours should be considered when planning applications.

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