Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 06:20 flight from DEL to DAC. If you'd like to set off later, the last service is at 18:30. With 42 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights every week, you can pick the one that best suits you.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to DAC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Dhaka (and then other parts of Bangladesh) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers DEL to DAC flights. An exceptional 86.89% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DEL and DAC:
Tribhuvan International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
R 909 is the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,704. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DEL to DAC, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DEL to DAC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of the flights that depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% touch down on time at their destination.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
From Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Dhaka based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to DAC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bangladesh waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Dhaka, a visit to Chittagong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.
Khulna is another must-experience destination in Bangladesh and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. No journey is complete without a visit to Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
