Instant Solutions for Top Aviation Questions

Checked baggage refers to large suitcases handed over at the airline check-in counter, transported in the aircraft cargo hold (typically 20 kg to 46 kg depending on ticket class and airline). Hand luggage (cabin baggage) is a small carry-on bag (maximum 7 kg) that you keep with you inside the cabin and store in the overhead compartment. Crucial travel documents, cash, electronics, and daily prescription medicines must always be kept in hand luggage.

Standard economy international tickets permit one cabin piece weighing up to 7 kg (15 lbs) with maximum dimensions of 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (115 linear cm). Most airlines also allow one small personal item (such as a laptop bag, small backpack, or handbag) free of charge.

Strictly NO. International civil aviation safety regulations (ICAO/IATA) prohibit spare power banks and loose lithium-ion batteries in checked baggage due to fire hazard risks. All power banks (up to 20,000 mAh / 100 Wh) must be carried exclusively inside your cabin hand luggage.

Under international airport security rules, liquids, gels, sprays, lotions, and pastes in cabin baggage must be in containers of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less. All containers must fit inside a single transparent, re-sealable plastic bag (maximum 1 liter capacity). Larger liquid bottles must be securely packed in checked baggage.

Under Bangladesh Baggage Rules 2026, an adult passenger (female or male) may bring up to 100 grams of wearable gold jewelry completely duty-free. However, this must consist of personal ornaments (not identical commercial quantities). Gold bullion or gold bars are not exempt and are subject to mandatory customs duty.

A passenger may bring up to 117 grams (equivalent to 10 tolas) of gold bar/bullion subject to paying a fixed customs duty of BDT 4,000 per 11.664 grams (tola). You must declare the gold at the airport customs red channel upon arrival.

A passenger may carry up to $10,000 USD (or equivalent foreign currency) without filing a written customs declaration. If carrying more than $10,000 in cash, you must declare it via Bangladesh Customs Form FMJ upon arrival or departure.

For international flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka), you must arrive at least 3.5 to 4 hours prior to scheduled departure. Check-in counters close strictly 60 minutes before departure, and boarding gates close 20 minutes before takeoff.

Immigration officers commonly ask: 1) What is your destination country? 2) What is your employer or company name? 3) Do you have your BMET Smart Card clearance? 4) Do you have a printed round-trip or return ticket (for visit/tourist visas)? Remain calm, answer politely, and hand over your passport, visa, ticket, and BMET card clearly.

Yes. Under the Emigration Ordinance of Bangladesh, every citizen traveling abroad on a foreign employment/work visa must obtain a BMET Manpower Smart Card clearance. Airport immigration will strictly deny boarding to employment visa holders who lack valid BMET clearance.

If your entire journey is booked under a single ticket (single PNR / e-ticket), your checked baggage will automatically be transferred (through-checked) to your final destination airport. You do not need to collect your luggage at the transit airport. You will receive all boarding passes at Dhaka Airport.

Airlines operating from Saudi Arabia (Biman, Saudia, Emirates, flynas, etc.) allow each Umrah/Hajj pilgrim to carry one officially sealed 5-liter bottle of Zamzam water completely free as separate checked baggage. Zamzam water cannot be carried inside passenger hand luggage.

Do not leave the airport customs/baggage hall. Immediately locate the Airline Baggage Services Desk / Lost & Found Counter. Show your baggage claim tags (affixed to your boarding pass) and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). Note down the 10-character PIR reference number to track your suitcase online.