Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The timezone in Dhaka is UTC+6, which is ten hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to DAC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and DAC:
Cairo International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Rs112,796 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs289,103. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAD to DAC, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to DAC.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Consider booking a hotel close to DAC if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Dhaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dhaka in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you want to explore Dhaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 41ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to DAC in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've visited Dhaka, now it's time to explore more of Bangladesh. Journey around 225 kilometres south-east to Chittagong to tick off its top attractions. From Foy's Lake to Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is another essential stop in Bangladesh. Experience major highlights starting with Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
