Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is two hours behind Guangzhou.
Flights from CAN to DAC start from 04:25 — the earliest with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:35 with China Southern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CAN to DAC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, so jetting off to Dhaka (and then seeing more of Bangladesh!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
With a reliable 83.65% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern has the best on-time record for CAN to DAC flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CAN and DAC:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Currently, R 2,785 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,820. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAN to DAC, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CAN to DAC.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CAN land on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
If you're getting in on a late Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DAC:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the centre of Dhaka has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
September is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dhaka in March.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to DAC in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Chittagong is just one of the many places in Bangladesh waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Chattogram Marine Drive, Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach and Ethnological Museum.
Khulna is another sought-after destination in Bangladesh and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. No journey is complete without a visit to Desert Fort, Rupsa Riverview and Divisional Museum, Khulna.
