Which Indian cities do Bangladeshi patients usually travel to for treatment?

The three biggest medical corridors from Dhaka are Kolkata (closest and most affordable), Chennai (major speciality hospitals such as those in the Vellore and Chennai clusters) and Delhi (large multi-speciality hospitals). These are also among the most-flown international routes from Bangladesh.

Can I get an Indian visa for medical treatment now?

Yes. India resumed tourist visas for Bangladeshi passport holders from 28 June 2026, and medical and medical-attendant visa categories operate with priority processing. A hospital appointment or invitation letter strengthens a medical-visa file. Indian visa processing is paused at goFLY (October 2026); apply through IVAC, and our guide walks you through each step.

What does goFLY actually do for a medical trip — and what does it not do?

goFLY handles the travel side (Indian visa processing is paused, October 2026): comparing airlines and fares on the Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi routes, flexible or open-return ticketing to fit treatment timelines, attendant tickets and travel-day guidance. goFLY does not diagnose, refer to doctors, or take commissions from hospitals — choose your hospital independently; we get you there.

Which airlines fly the Dhaka–Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi routes?

Kolkata is served by short direct flights, and Chennai and Delhi by direct and one-stop options on carriers including US-Bangla, Biman, IndiGo and SpiceJet. Fares vary sharply by date — comparing airlines matters most on these routes.

Should the return ticket be flexible for medical travel?

Usually yes. Treatment and follow-up dates often shift, so goFLY typically recommends a changeable return or a fare where the date-change fee is low, and explains the exact change rules of your fare before you buy.

goFLY · Medical Travel Desk

India Medical Travel from Bangladesh — Kolkata, Chennai & Delhi

A note before you read on. goFLY is not processing Indian visa applications at the moment. The information on this page is kept up to date because many travelers find it useful, but we cannot take your Indian visa file.

What we do handle: visas for Thailand, Malaysia, China, Canada and the Schengen countries, air tickets and tour packages. For an Indian visa, apply directly through IVAC.

⚠️ Indian visa processing at goFLY is paused (as of October 2026). We are not taking new Indian visa applications at present. This page is kept for reference and will be updated when the service resumes.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis travel abroad for treatment — and India's Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi corridors are the most-flown routes from Dhaka. goFLY handles the travel side of a medical trip: the flights (with returns flexible enough for treatment schedules), and attendant travel — in Bangla, from one Dhaka team.

🛂 India visas resumed — tourist from 28 Jun 2026; medical priority
✈️ 3 corridors: CCU · MAA · DEL
🎫 Flexible-return ticketing for treatment dates
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Honest scope: goFLY is a travel agency, not a hospital or a medical referral service. We don't recommend doctors and we take no commission from any hospital. You choose your hospital — we get you there, on time, with the right visa and the right ticket.

The three medical corridors

1Dhaka → Kolkata (CCU) — the closest and most affordable corridor; short direct flights make it practical even for repeat follow-up visits.
2Dhaka → Chennai (MAA) — South India's speciality-hospital cluster (including the Vellore corridor); direct and one-stop options.
3Dhaka → Delhi (DEL) — large multi-speciality hospitals; direct and one-stop options on several carriers.

These aren't marketing picks — booking data shows Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi among the most-flown international routes from Bangladesh, driven substantially by medical travel. Fares on these routes vary sharply by date and carrier (US-Bangla, Biman, IndiGo, SpiceJet and others), so comparing airlines matters more here than on almost any other route.

What goFLY handles — and what it doesn't (visa services paused, October 2026)

We handle

✓Fare comparison across all airlines on CCU / MAA / DEL
✓Flexible or low-change-fee return tickets for treatment timelines
✓Attendant tickets on the same flights
✓Date changes and refunds on tickets we issue
✓Travel-day guidance in Bangla

We don't

✕Process Indian visa applications (any category) at the moment — apply directly through IVAC; our guide stays up to date
✕Diagnose, treat, or recommend specific doctors
✕Take referral commissions from hospitals
✕Guarantee visa approval — the High Commission decides; we prepare the strongest possible file

Frequently asked questions

Can I get an Indian medical visa now?

Yes — India resumed tourist visas for Bangladeshis from 28 June 2026, and the medical and medical-attendant categories operate with priority handling. A hospital appointment or invitation letter strengthens the file; goFLY prepares the complete application.

Which corridor is cheapest?

Kolkata, almost always — it's the shortest flight and has the most frequency. Chennai and Delhi cost more but serve speciality treatment that Kolkata may not.

Should my return ticket be flexible?

Usually yes. Treatment and follow-ups shift, so we typically recommend a changeable return or a fare with a low date-change fee — and we explain your fare's exact change rules before you pay.

Can an attendant travel with the patient?

Yes — India issues medical-attendant visas alongside the patient's medical visa, and we book attendants on the same flights.

Do you also arrange Thailand medical travel?

Yes — goFLY coordinates Thailand medical travel too, including visa and ticketing, and works with patients visiting hospitals such as Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital. See our Thailand medical travel guide.

Planning a medical trip to India?

Tell us the city and your dates — we'll find the right flights, with a return that fits your treatment. Indian visa processing is paused at goFLY, so we point you to the IVAC steps instead.

Call 09639-203090 WhatsApp Visa Desk

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