Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or Dhaka Airport (DAC)
Get your trip off to a flying start with 6E at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or Dhaka Airport. From check-in details to airport facilities for departures and onward travel information for arrivals, don't stress - we've got it covered.
The capital of Mughal Bengal, Dhaka glorify its historical journey with Mughal and British structures, mosques & Hindu temples. The memories of this bustling city with friendly people, delicious food and rich culture are going to stay in your mind for a very long time. For the full lowdown on how to make every day amazing when you get there, you can find all the insider inspiration you need in our Dhaka destination guide.
- 20km from the north of Dhaka.
- Dhaka Airport allows round the clock arrival and departure so that you can travel at your convenience.
Terminal Information
Dhaka Airport is the biggest airport in Bangladesh with a capacity to handle 18.5 million passengers annually. IndiGo operates seven weekly non-stop flights between Dhaka and Kolkata with seamless connections to many other destinations.
The airport premises have three terminals and cover an area of 1,981 acres.
Terminal 1&2
These two terminals are exclusively for international flights with ground floor handling arrival and the upper floor handling departure.
Terminal 3
This terminal is one-storey building and is exclusively for handling domestic flights. Here both the arrival and departure are on the same floor.
Airport Facilities
Dhaka Airport provides with the following facilities for your smoother travel:Free trolleys.
Wheel chair assistance.
First-aid facility.
ATMs / Cash Machines
Foreign currency exchange booth.
Hotel booking counter.
Prayer room.
Wi-fi is available.
Luggage Wrapping
Flight Information Display system.
Cargo service.
Lost & Found counter.
Child care facility.
Things to Do
While you wait at
- Shopping at Duty-Free for reasonable prices.
- Satiating your taste buds with light refreshments from restaurants and cafes.
Visa and Immigration
Indian passport holders travelling to Dhaka are eligible for Visa on Arrival for the maximum stay of 30 days. Other nationals are requested to ensure that you check whether your destination requires a visa or other documentation in plenty of time before you travel, just in case you need to apply.
Hotels near Dhaka Airport
Best Western Plus Maple Leaf Plot 1B, Rd No 1, Dhaka 1230
Richmond Hotel & Suites House-02, Road-10, Sector-01, Uttara, Uttara, 1230 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Golpata Bed & Breakfast Hafiz Garden, House no 37/5, Apartment no 5H Plot no KA, Lichu Bagan Rd Dhaka, Dhaka 1229
