Travelling from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Belfast. Explore your options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when booking your flight from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
Dhaka is six hours ahead of Belfast. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to DAC.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.55% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to DAC flight:
68.3% of flights out of George Best Belfast City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Reserve a hotel near DAC if you have a late flight from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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 taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is Rs80,650. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs235,986. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to DAC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is when most people book flights from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Plan your visit to Dhaka in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Belfast to DAC flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dhaka to range from 23ºC to 41ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Chittagong is just one of the many places in Bangladesh waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Iskcon temple, 5no. Mohra ward, Chottagram, Bangladesh, Chattogram Marine Drive and Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach.
Khulna is another well-known destination in Bangladesh and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. No trip is complete without seeing 1971: Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Madni Mosjid and Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid, Khulna.
