Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are Kuala Lumpur's main airports.
Book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 52 minutes.
Dhaka is 2 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
With 141 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the busiest route. AirAsia operates the earliest flight at 00:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from KUL to DAC is with BatikAir Malaysia at 23:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to DAC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) operate out of this terminal.
Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are offered by a good number of airlines at KUL. Fly with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to DAC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From central Kuala Lumpur, KUL is approximately 64 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)? Check out the fares jetting out of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to DAC departing from SZB. Book your favourite aisle or window seat with any of these carriers and you'll arrive before you realise it:
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and DAC:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 27 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Kuala Lumpur to DAC? Check in to a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Reserve a hotel near DAC if you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the centre of Dhaka is around 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 58 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Book a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from 79 € or travel return from just 187 €. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Book 7 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to DAC.
The cheapest month for tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to DAC.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Dhaka, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Dhaka. The warmest month is April. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to DAC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 41ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Dhaka
National Parliament House and Dhakeshwari Temple are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Dhaka itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bangladesh National Museum.
Complete your Dhaka trip with a car rental
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