Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Dhaka is three hours ahead of Riyadh and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
Flights from RUH to DAC start from 00:10 — the first with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 17:50 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your RUH to DAC flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is your gateway to discovering Dhaka (and perhaps some other great corners of Bangladesh!). Browse the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates RUH to DAC flights is Saudia. Its services land as planned 79.49% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and DAC:
Sharjah International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Right now, R 2,271 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,101. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from RUH to DAC, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RUH to DAC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International 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 to the centre of Dhaka has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Dhaka based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from King Khaled 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, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to DAC in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bangladesh you should also see. About 225 kilometres south-east of Dhaka, a trip to Chittagong will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.
If you want to check out another great destination in Bangladesh, head for Khulna, about 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD are the start of reasons to visit.
