Flying from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) taking off from here.
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight.
Dhaka is six hours ahead of London. Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, which runs on the UTC+6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to DAC. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You'll find a direct flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. This top carrier offers services from LHR.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to DAC.
Among carriers on this route, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to DAC leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DAC include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to DAC flight:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your plane ticket from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a detour to Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for any journey.
About Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Dhaka. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 299 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 575 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to DAC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Dhaka. March is when most people book flights from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your London to DAC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Dhaka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Dhaka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dhaka right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport:
Mirpur Sher E Bangla National Cricket Stadium and ISKCON Temple are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Dhaka travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Botanical Garden(Lack Deck).
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Bangladesh you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres southeast of Dhaka, a visit to Chittagong will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Chattogram Marine Drive, Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach and Ethnological Museum.
Around 145 kilometres southwest of Dhaka, Khulna is another favourite stop in Bangladesh. No visit is complete without checking out Desert Fort, Rupsa Riverview and Divisional Museum, Khulna.
