Bangladesh is a beautiful South Asian country with a tourism appeal that derives from multiple intriguing factors. From its spectacular natural scenery to its diverse wildlife, from stunning archaeological sites to bustling cities, and from its richness of art to its treasure of gastronomy, Bangladesh is an offbeat tourist destination that is worth visiting.
Indian travellers wishing to explore their eastern neighbour can travel by road or through air. However, if you travel to Bangladesh from other countries, the better option is to take the air route. The blog talks about airports in Bangladesh that you need to know about before planning a visit.
International Airports in Bangladesh
Here is a list of international airports in Bangladesh:
- Dhaka Airport (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport)
As the main international airport serving the capital city of Dhaka, the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main hub of most international flights to Bangladesh.
- Location: Kumitola, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Type: Public/Military
- IATA Code: DAC
- ICAO Code: VGHS
- Terminals: The airport has three major terminals, an additional VVIP terminal and a cargo terminal.
- Terminal 1 for international arrivals
- Terminal 2 for international departures
- Terminal 3 for domestic arrivals and departures
- VVIP Terminal exclusively for VVIP passengers
- Cargo Terminal of 200,000 tonnes per annum carrying capacity
- Amenities: Lounges, free Wi-Fi, duty-free store, foreign exchange, lost and found, wheelchair accessibility, breastfeeding facilities, senior citizen corner, car rental services.
- Shah Amanat International Airport (SAIA)
This is the second-largest international airport in the country and a public-cum-military airport used by the Bangladesh Air Force. It serves the city of Chattogram (Chittagong), which is Bangladesh's business capital and is therefore abuzz with activities all year round. Direct flights operate from SAIA to South Asian countries and some Middle Eastern destinations.
- Location: Patenga, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Type: Public/Military
- IATA Code: CGP
- ICAO Code: VGEG
- Terminals: The airport has two terminals, namely:
- Passenger terminal that is composed of a large international terminal and a smaller domestic terminal
- Cargo Terminal
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, duty-free shopping, business center, wheelchair accessibility, flight information display system (FIDS), free primary aid treatment, hotel booking booth.
- Osmani International Airport
The Osmani International Airport, formerly called the Syhet Civil Airport, serves the well-known Bangladeshi city of Sylhet and is located 15 km northeast of it.
- Location: Airport Road, Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Type: Public
- IATA Code: ZYL
- ICAO Code: VGSY
- Terminals: The airport has two terminals:
- Passenger Terminal
- Cargo Terminal
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, free first aid, foreign currency exchange, air lounge, wheelchair accessibility.
Domestic Airports in Bangladesh
Apart from the international airports serving the nation, there are five domestic airports in Bangladesh, enabling convenient navigation of the country.
- Cox's Bazar Airport
Serving Bangladesh’s primary tourist attraction of Cox’s Bazar, this namesake airport is currently being upgraded to an international airport.
- Location: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
- Type: Public
- IATA Code: CXB
- ICAO Code: VGCB
- Terminals: The airport has two terminals, of which one is a passenger terminal and the other a cargo terminal
- Amenities: Air lounges, wheelchair accessibility, eateries, free local call booth, mobile charging ports.
- Saidpur Airport
With roughly 30 domestic flights summing up its daily operations, Saidpur Airport is poised to expand as another international airport facilitating travel to Bangladesh.
- Location: Cantonment Road, Saidpur, Bangladesh
- Type: Public
- IATA Code: SPD
- ICAO Code: VGSD
- Terminals: A single terminal handles all operations of the Saidpur Airport.
- Amenities: Passenger lounge, first aid, wheelchair accessibility, parking facilities, prayer room.
- Jashore Airport
As one of the busiest airports in Bangladesh, Jashore Airport extends daily domestic flight operations to Dhaka while finding use as a part of the Matiur Rahman Base of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and as a training airfield for BAF Academy.
- Location: Airport Bypass Road, Jessore, Bangladesh
- Type: Military/Public
- IATA Code: JSR
- ICAO Code: VGJR
- Terminals: The airport has one terminal.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, VIP/CIP lounges, passenger lounges, baggage scan, wheel chair accessibility, car parking, sanitation facility.
- Barishal Airport
This airport serves the Barishal region of Bangladesh, with three airlines operating regular flights to the capital city of Dhaka.
- Location: Rohomotpur Bhanga-Barisal Highway, Barishal, Bangladesh
- Type: Public
- IATA Code: BZL
- ICAO Code: VGBR
- Terminals: The airport has only one Domestic Terminal.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, VIP/CIP lounge, wheelchair accessibility, car parking.
- Shah Makhdum Airport
This airport has been serving the city of Rajshahi since 2000 after it was set up as a Japanese funded project.
- Location: Rajshahi - Naogaon Highway, Nowhata, Bangladesh
- Type: Public
- IATA Code: RJH
- ICAO Code: VGRJ
- Terminals: The airport has a single terminal for handling domestic operations.
- Amenities: Waiting lounge, free Wi-Fi, flight information system, prayer room.
Conclusion
A trip to Bangladesh can make for a fun, refreshing getaway that you can avail of at comparatively lower costs. However, you would still be required to scout travel insurance online options and settle on a comprehensive coverage plan for the foreign trip.
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