Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Sylhet is three hours ahead of Jeddah and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
Flights from JED to ZYL start at 00:30 — the first with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your JED to ZYL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Sylhet (and then discovering more of Bangladesh!) is easy with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for JED to ZYL flights is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JED and ZYL:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
182 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport flight. Return flights start from 501 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to ZYL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of JED.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to JED:
Arriving at Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZYL instead:
Getting from Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to central Sylhet
Osmani International Airport to central Sylhet has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sylhet. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Osmani International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Sylhet during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to ZYL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Sylhet is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bangladesh you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Sylhet, a trip to Dhaka will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like National Parliament House, Dhakeshwari Temple and Bangladesh National Museum.
Around 290 kilometres south of Sylhet, Chittagong is another essential stop in Bangladesh. No visit is complete without checking out Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.