Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is a major hub airport near Dhaka in Bangladesh. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.
Getting to + from the city
Taxi to central Dhaka is 800–1,500 BDT (~$8–14) and 60–120 min (Dhaka traffic is among the world's worst). Uber + Pathao operate. Pre-paid taxi counter in arrivals is the safest option. No useful airport rail. Plan for traffic — the 15 km drive can take 3 hours during rush.
Terminals
Single international terminal handles all carriers. A new T3 is under construction (opens phased through 2025) — will significantly expand capacity. Check arrival terminal since the old + new will operate simultaneously during transition.
What's actually good
Balaka Executive Lounge is the basic option (Priority Pass at the new terminal). Food court is functional, nothing remarkable. Buy a local Grameenphone or Robi SIM at the airport kiosks (~$3 for 8 GB). Banks at arrivals exchange USD at decent rates.
Avoid
Accepting unsolicited help with luggage. Currency exchange outside banks. Drinking tap water. Booking flights at peak Eid travel weeks (chaos). Renting a car (don't — hire a driver). Skipping the yellow-fever requirement check (varies by recent travel history).