Travelling from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka. The city follows the UTC+6 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to DAC.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to DAC flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive as expected. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Consider staying in a hotel near DAC if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Dhaka. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Rs141,532 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs307,662. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to DAC if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). July is when most people visit Dhaka. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to DAC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in January when temperatures are between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Chittagong is just one of the many cities in Bangladesh waiting to be discovered after you've seen 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 standout destination in Bangladesh and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. No journey is complete without seeing 1971: Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Madni Mosjid and Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid, Khulna.
