Travelling from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is one hour ahead of Karachi.
To ensure you get on your KHI to DAC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between KHI and DAC:
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Currently, R 4,162 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,311. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KHI to DAC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jinnah International Airport, 73.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Jinnah International Airport from central Karachi, it takes about 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to KHI:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
If you're arriving on a late Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long 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 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dhaka. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you want to visit Dhaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KHI 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 cities in Bangladesh waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is another favourite stop in Bangladesh. Experience major highlights starting with Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
