Biman Bangladesh Adjusts Toronto, London, Rome Flight SchedulesÂ
The Biman Bangladesh Airlines has rescheduled its flights to Toronto, Rome and London citing the need to temporarily avoid Pakistani airspace due to rising tensions between Pakistan and India.
In an official press release issued on Thursday (9 May) the national flag carrier announced that the revised flight timings will remain in effect through 31 May. The changes are intended to ensure safe and timely operations amid evolving regional airspace dynamics.
The adjustments are as follows:
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Dhaka–Toronto (BG305/306): The outbound flight from Dhaka will now depart at 3:00 AM, 45 minutes earlier than its previous schedule of 3:45 AM. The return flight from Toronto remains unchanged.
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Dhaka–London (BG201/202): Departures from Dhaka have been rescheduled to 7:00 AM—40 minutes earlier than the previous 7:40 AM departure. Return flights from London to Dhaka will maintain their existing schedule. On Thursdays only, the Dhaka–London flight will depart at 8:10 AM instead of 8:50 AM.
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Dhaka–Rome (BG355/356): The Rome-bound flight from Dhaka will now leave at 10:45 AM, 45 minutes earlier than its earlier time of 11:30 AM. The return leg from Rome remains unchanged.
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The Biman Bangladesh Airlines has advised all passengers on these routes to arrive at the airport well ahead of the revised departure times and report to the check-in counters accordingly. The airline expressed regret for any inconvenience the temporary changes may cause, noting that passenger safety and operational efficiency remain its top priorities.
These schedule shifts come as regional air traffic controllers continue to monitor the geopolitical situation closely. Biman’s proactive response reflects the broader aviation industry’s focus on risk mitigation and service continuity during periods of heightened international tension.
