Bangladesh's primary international gateway serving Dhaka.
Opened
1980
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC/VGHS) is the largest and busiest airport in Bangladesh, serving as the main hub for international and domestic air travel into and out of Dhaka, the country's capital. Named after the 14th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Jalal, the airport handles the vast majority of Bangladesh's international passenger and cargo traffic.
The airport has undergone significant expansion over the years to cope with growing demand. A major third terminal project, designed to dramatically increase capacity, has been under construction and is intended to modernize facilities and handle tens of millions of passengers annually. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
Situated roughly 20 kilometers north of central Dhaka, the airport connects Bangladesh to destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national carrier, is headquartered and primarily based here.
Terminals
The airport currently operates two main terminal buildings for international and domestic passengers, with a large third terminal under construction to significantly expand capacity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and buses connecting the airport to central Dhaka, with travel times varying considerably due to the city's heavy traffic congestion.
Airlines here
Biman Bangladesh Airlines uses the airport as its primary hub, alongside significant operations by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and various other international carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the 14th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Jalal of Sylhet.
- ›It is the busiest airport in Bangladesh by passenger volume.
- ›A new third terminal, designed by a Japanese firm, is expected to increase annual capacity to around 20 million passengers.
- ›The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
- ›Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, is headquartered at this airport.
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