Flying from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when booking your flight from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Frankfurt. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Frankfurt to DAC.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to DAC departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to DAC flight:
53.13% of flights departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near DAC:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
The centre of Dhaka is about 16 kilometres from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Rs68,340 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Return flights start from Rs153,085. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to DAC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). July is the busiest month to visit Dhaka. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Book your Frankfurt to DAC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bangladesh just waiting to be explored. 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.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is another essential stop in Bangladesh. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 1971: Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Madni Mosjid and Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid, Khulna.
