Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 6 hours 40 minutes.
Dhaka's timezone is UTC+6, making Dhaka three hours ahead of Jeddah.
Each week, there are 32 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 00:30 Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:59 with US-Bangla Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your JED to DAC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Dhaka (and then other destinations in Bangladesh) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to DAC flights. A reliable 80.16% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JED and DAC:
Osmani International Airport
Shah Amanat International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
R 2,133 is the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,644. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from JED to DAC, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JED to DAC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED reach their destination on time.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
If you have a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DAC:
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 reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Dhaka in April.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Dhaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JED to DAC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Chittagong is just one of the many cities in Bangladesh waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Bangladesh, consider Khulna, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD are among its highlights.
