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Looking for cheap airfare to Dhaka? 25% of our users found tickets to Dhaka for the following prices or less: From Vancouver Intl C$ 983 one-way - C$ 1,252 round-trip, from Ottawa C$ 1,172 one-way - C$ 1,395 round-trip, from Calgary C$ 1,163 one-way - C$ 1,569 round-trip
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Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is located in Kurmitola, about 15 km northeast of the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The airport serves both domestic and international flights to and from destinations in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. It is also connected to major cities in Bangladesh, such as Chittagong, Sylhet, and Cox's Bazar.
Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is a major hub for the national carrier, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and is also served by many international airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, and Turkish Airlines. The most frequented destinations from DAC include Dubai, Doha, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kolkata, Delhi, and Kathmandu. Other popular destinations include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Colombo, Riyadh, and Istanbul.
At Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, pet relief areas are located at the Arrivals and Departures levels. They are equipped with waste bags and receptacles for the disposal of pet waste. The pet relief areas are located on the outdoor side of the terminal, away from the main terminal building. The pet relief areas are clearly marked and are accessible 24 hours a day.
If you don’t have a lot of luggage with you, you may consider taking a rickshaw upon arrival at Dhaka Zia International Airport (DAC). To access a rickshaw, travellers need to cross the main road once exiting Dhaka Zia International Airport. It is best to negotiate the price with the driver before departing, as a trip to the city centre should cost no more than about 100 BDT (2 CAD).
Passengers who are looking to rent a car on arrival after their flights to Dhaka can do so at the car rental desk located outside the airport. Europcar is the only international car rental agency that is located at the airport, and you have the option of renting a car with a driver, which takes the hassle of having to find your way around unknown busy roads.
If you are looking for a quiet space to meditate or pray upon arrival at Dhaka Zia International Airport, you will find 2 prayers rooms, one for men and one for women. Both are located in Terminal 1 in the arrivals area.
Should you need medical assistance or advice upon arrival at Dhaka Zia International Airport, there are first aid stations available inside the airport, which airport staff can guide you to.
Those who would like to exchange currency upon arrival at Dhaka Zia International Airport can do so at the currency exchange office located next to the baggage claim area. For any banking services, CitiBank has a branch inside the airport’s domestic terminal, and there is also an ATM machine available for withdrawals.
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All airport facilities are wheelchair-accessible. Wheelchairs are available upon request at the information counters located at the Arrivals and Departures levels. Passengers who require special assistance can contact the airport’s Special Services Desk. They also offer accessible toilets and parking. A dedicated team of trained staff is available to assist passengers with disabilities throughout their journey.
The layover options from Canada to Dhaka (DAC) include travelling through Toronto (YYZ), Canada; Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates; Doha (DOH), Qatar; Istanbul (IST), Turkey; Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands; Heathrow (LHR), London, United Kingdom; Munich (MUC), Germany; Frankfurt (FRA), Germany; Madrid (MAD), Spain; Paris (CDG), France; and Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland. Other airports in the region that may offer connections to Dhaka include Hong Kong (HKG), China; Bangkok (BKK), Thailand; Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia; and New Delhi (DEL), India.
Public transport is not readily available from the airport, however you can catch a bus from the main road located 5 minutes from the terminal, and the trip to the city centre will then take about 1 hour. Travellers should note that buses can get very crowded and so, alternatively, the airport railway station is located about 2 kilometres from the airport and is reachable by taxi or by. Once there you can catch a train to Dhaka’s city centre or to neighbouring cities.
Taxis are the most convenient way to travel to and from the airport. You will find all authorized airport taxis at the taxi ranks outside the arrivals area of both airport terminals. You can pre-pay a taxi at the taxi counter inside the terminal, but if you prefer taking a metred taxi you may have to negotiate with the driver. The average fare to get to the city centre should be no more than around 1600 BDT (26 CAD).
Passengers who wish to relax following a long flight to Dhaka can head to one of the two lounges located in Terminal 1 on the 2nd floor. The Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge and the Skylounge are both open 24 hours and are accessible through lounge memberships or by paying at the door.
While there are no hotels directly inside the airport terminal, the Best Western Plus Maple Leaf Hotel is located a mere 2 minutes from the airport and offers airport transfers for a fee. Alternatively, the Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is 3 minutes away and also offers airport transfers on demand, while the Richmond Hotel & Suites is 5 minutes away and has free airport transfers available.
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport was C$ 1,445 for a one-way ticket from Ottawa and C$ 1,695 for a round-trip. A majority of our users searched for flights from Toronto to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport and the best round-trip deal found for that route in the last 3 days was C$ 1,268.
The distance between Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport and downtown Dhaka is 4 km.
All flights to Dhaka land at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport. The airport code is DAC,and it can also be referred to as Hazrat Shahjalal Intl.
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