Biman Bangladesh Airlines is offering business class tickets from Rome to Bangkok and Singapore, starting at just €1,300. This offer includes checked luggage. Departures are available until May 2026. Sadly, this deal comes with a major downside in the form of layovers:
To Bangkok, the layover on the outbound flight is only 3 hours, but on the return, you will arrive at 18:00 in Bangladesh and must stay overnight in Dhaka, to fly to Rome the next day at 11:30.
In the case of Singapore, you will have a 23-hour layover on the outbound flight and 17 hours on the return. If you want to leave the airport during either layover, you will have to pay the visa on arrival fee of US$51 (~€44) twice.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to Biman’s website (where prices are slightly higher) or check what OTAs have to offer.
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A Boeing 787 operates flights between Rome and Dhaka, featuring lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. The shorter flights to Bangkok and Singapore are on a Boeing 737, with recliner seats in a 2-2 pattern (without in-flight entertainment). You can find a review of Biman’s 787 business class here.
Since you’ll be spending a lot of time in Dhaka anyway, you might want to consider adding a stopover in Bangladesh for a small surcharge (around €60).
To leave the airport during the long layover in Dhaka, most EU citizens can get a visa on arrival for a fee of US$51. For stays up to 30 days, most EU citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival.
Most European citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days when travelling for touristic purposes.
Most Europeans do not need a visa to enter Singapore for less than 90 days. You simply need to have a ticket to leave Singapore.
Biman Bangladesh also offers discounted business class tickets from Rome to Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur:
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This deal does not have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of one day and a maximum stay of four months apply. Departures are available until May 2026.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Biman’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class D. Since Biman is not part of any major alliance, your earning opportunities are limited to their own program, Biman Loyalty Club.
Destination
Information & Tips for Bangkok
Bangkok is known for its vibrant street life, cultural landmarks, and bustling markets. Key sights include the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the lively Khao San Road. The local currency is the Thai baht (THB), and while credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and large stores, cash is preferred for smaller vendors. The city is relatively affordable, with street food and public transport offering great value. Bangkok has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round, a rainy season from May to October, and cooler, more comfortable temperatures from November to February.
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Information & Tips for Singapore
Singapore is known for its modern skyline, iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Sentosa Island, as well as its vibrant cultural districts such as Chinatown and Little India. The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The price level can be high, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, but there are also affordable options. The weather is tropical and humid year-round, with occasional rain, making the best time to visit typically from February to April, when it’s slightly drier.
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Information & Tips for Dhaka
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, offers a mix of history and urban chaos, with key sights including the 17th-century Lalbagh Fort, the Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), and the bustling Sadarghat riverfront. The local currency is the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), and prices are generally low compared to Western standards, making travel affordable for most visitors. The weather is hot and humid for much of the year, with a monsoon season from June to September, so lightweight clothing and rain protection are advised.
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