Travelling from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
8 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight.
Dhaka is five hours ahead of Rome. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, which runs on the UTC+6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). You can choose from 2 direct services each week. Biman Bangladesh Airlines operates a 11:45am departure between FCO and DAC.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to DAC. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Get to your destination in one go from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are available from here.
When leaving from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Most passengers choose to fly with Biman Bangladesh Airlines between FCO and DAC.
Among carriers operating on this route, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to DAC. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can get to CIA from the centre of Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rome to DAC flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. 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 to the centre of Dhaka is about 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
R 5,074 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Return flights start from R 10,343. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to DAC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Dhaka. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Rome to DAC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in January when temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bangladesh waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Dhaka, a visit to Chittagong will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Iskcon temple, 5no. Mohra ward, Chottagram, Bangladesh, Chattogram Marine Drive and Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Bangladesh, head for Khulna, about 145 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. 1971: Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Madni Mosjid and Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid, Khulna are the start of reasons to visit.
