Flying from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
London has many airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of London. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to DAC. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from London to DAC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Booked an early flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and DAC:
Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to DAC:
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
From Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 58 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
For a one-way ticket from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 200 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from 544 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from London to DAC. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Dhaka, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from London to DAC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Dhaka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dhaka
One of the best ways to get to know Dhaka is to visit its most popular attractions. Essential stops include National Parliament House, Dhakeshwari Temple and Bangladesh National Museum.
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