Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 6 hours 35 minutes.
Dhaka's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Dhaka three hours ahead of Madinah.
Flights from MED to DAC start at 00:30 — the earliest with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:30 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Overall, there are 14 weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MED to DAC flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Dhaka (and then other destinations in Bangladesh) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with Biman Bangladesh Airlines on this route.
Saudia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MED to DAC flights, with 83.33% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MED and DAC include:
King Khaled International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Osmani International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
At the moment, Rs39,406 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs110,431. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MED to DAC.
The cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from MED to DAC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of the flights that depart from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MED:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Book a hotel near DAC if you have a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Dhaka. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MED to DAC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Chittagong is just one of the many places in Bangladesh waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.
Khulna is another sought-after destination in Bangladesh and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. No journey is complete without seeing Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
