Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is two hours ahead of Dubai.
Take your pick of 40 weekly Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the earliest available. US-Bangla Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
To ensure you catch your DXB to DAC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Dhaka (and then other parts of Bangladesh) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Emirates.
With 76.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, flydubai is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to DAC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DXB and DAC:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Muscat Airport
Chittagong Airport
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DXB. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Dhaka based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB 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 explored after you've experienced Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Chattogram Marine Drive, Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach and Ethnological Museum.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is another favourite stop in Bangladesh. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Fort, Rupsa Riverview and Divisional Museum, Khulna.
