Flying from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of Bagdogra.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IXB to DAC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IXB and DAC:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
R 1,678 is the lowest price for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,436. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IXB to DAC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
When it comes to Bagdogra Airport's on-time performance, 73.66% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bagdogra to Bagdogra Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IXB:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Book a hotel close to DAC if you're catching a late Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Dhaka in April.
Lock in your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Dhaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXB to DAC in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've done Dhaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Bangladesh. Travel about 225 kilometres south-east to Chittagong to tick off its leading attractions. From Foy's Lake to Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Khulna is another essential stop 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.
