Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Dhaka is six hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LGW to DAC flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and DAC include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight is R 4,462. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 10,809. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to DAC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to DAC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Dhaka based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Dhaka, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to DAC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Bangladesh just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Dhaka, a visit to Chittagong will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like 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.
