Travelling from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Check out your options for taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka. The city follows the UTC+6 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to DAC. 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 period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and DAC are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
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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 renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
At the moment, Rs110,106 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs266,761. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to DAC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
April is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Dhaka based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Washington DC to DAC flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dhaka to range from 23ºC to 41ºC.
January has temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've seen Dhaka, now it's time to discover other parts of Bangladesh. Travel around 225 kilometres south-east to Chittagong to check off its must-visit sights. From Iskcon temple, 5no. Mohra ward, Chottagram, Bangladesh to Chattogram Marine Drive and Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Bangladesh, consider Khulna, about 145 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. 1971: Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Madni Mosjid and Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid, Khulna are among its highlights.
