Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Dhaka's timezone is UTC+6, making Dhaka one hour behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN to DAC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SGN and DAC include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight is 124 €. A return plane ticket right now is 344 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to DAC if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SGN to DAC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% land on schedule at their destination.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SGN:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dhaka in April.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you want to go to Dhaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to DAC in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Chittagong is just one of the many cities in Bangladesh waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dhaka. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.
Khulna is another must-experience destination in Bangladesh and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. No trip is complete without a visit to Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
