Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is two hours ahead of Muscat.
Flights from MCT to DAC start at 02:00 — the first with US-Bangla Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:10 with SalamAir. Overall, you can take your pick of 51 weekly Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights.
Your MCT to DAC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Dhaka (and then other parts of Bangladesh) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Biman Bangladesh Airlines on this route.
Oman Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MCT to DAC flights, with 85.92% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCT and DAC:
Osmani International Airport
Dubai Airport
Shah Amanat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
R 1,496 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,278. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MCT to DAC by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCT to DAC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights leaving Muscat International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from MCT.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MCT:
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 Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to central Dhaka has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 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 Muscat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Dhaka in April.
Lock in your flight from Muscat 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 MCT to DAC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've done Dhaka, now it's time to discover other corners of Bangladesh. Journey around 225 kilometres south-east to Chittagong to check off its must-visit sights. From Foy's Lake to Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Bangladesh, consider Khulna, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD are key reasons to visit.
